Jul 05, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
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REC 3230 - Swift Water Rescue
Teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple, commonly used skills. Techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer, such as strainers, rescue vest applications, entrapments, and pins, also are practiced. Scenarios will provide an opportunity for participants to practice their skills both individually and within a team/group context.
Requisites: REC 1150 or 1131 or 1141
Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 2.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop and practice more advanced rope-based and in-water skills.
- Develop and practice key self-rescue skills.
- Develop and practice methods for recovering swimmers, and loose boats and equipment.
- Focus on fast, low-risk strategies for early management of river accidents.
- Gain experience using the rescue PFD, and understand it’s strengths and weaknesses.
- Identify and avoid river hazards by understanding hydrology, hazards, and river features.
- Promote proactive prevention of river accidents and injuries.
- Utilize rescue scene management principles needed within a paddling group.
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