| A. |
Overview: The CRCA Sea Kayaking program |
| B. |
Pre-course Organization
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-Lesson plans, Student/Instructor preparation,
Course location, etc. |
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| C. |
Course Content
& Delivery (including teaching methodologies)
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-Skill components |
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| Launch & Landing |
| Basic paddling strokes |
| Rescues (including towing) |
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-Theory Components |
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| Paddling preparation (e.g., warm-up, stretching,
etc.) |
| Equipment |
| Journeying & seamanship |
| First aid (Hypothermia) |
| Kayaking resources |
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-Student Assessment |
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| Candidate preparation |
| Oral testing (ongoing) |
| Practical evaluation (ongoing) |
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| D. |
Instructor Evaluation
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- Observation of kayaking skills
- Written testing
- Oral testing
- Presentations
- Teaching demonstrations
- General attitude
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| E. |
Potential Certification
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- CRCA SK Level I &
II (skill)
- CRCA Flatwater Instructor, SK Instructor I
- AECSKO Guide Trainee
- BCU Star tests |
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