Water Based Classes
Course descriptions reflect 2012-2013 academic year offerings.
PEAC 039: Swimming for Fitness
Instructor: Laura Matuszak
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $50
The course objectives for PEAC 039, Swimming 1-3 include teaching the basics of swimming technique and water safety. Through active engagement in this course, students will learn proper stroke mechanics in each of the competitive and life-saving strokes. Students will be encouraged to set their own personal swimming goals and work with the instructor to achieve those goals. Student goals can encompass progress in areas such as psychomotor, affective and fitness.
PEAC 041: Lifeguard Training
Instructor: Cara Hancy
Semesters Offered: Spring Only
Fee: $100
Students will complete all classroom and pool requirements necessary to sit for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Exam. In addition, students will be trained in CPR and first aid so that anyone passing all components of the class will leave with the skills and certifications necessary to become a lifeguard. The course will be taught by an American Red Cross certified instructor.
PEAC 045: Intermediate Sailing
Instructor: Colin Davis
Semesters Offered: Fall Only
Fee: $200
This course is a perfect follow up to the Learn to Sail course, or an ideal choice for sailors who are already comfortable with the basics. Following a review of nomenclature and basic rigging, safety and sailing maneuvers sailors will advance to on-the-water activities that consolidate skills and teach new ones during longer sails around Burlington Bay. This course will refine boat handling skills and introduce advanced equipment. Sailors will also learn beginning racing skills including starts, tactical tips, and winning strategies. Please see the special instructions page for more information.
PEAC 047: SCUBA
Instructor: Jonathan Eddy & Chip Perry
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $350
The NAUI SCUBA Diver course is an entry-level certification course designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed for open water SCUBA Diving activities. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activities without supervision, provided the areas and activities approximate those of training. This course is the foundation of all future training and therefore basic requirements must be met such as academics, pool work and check-out Dives.
PEAC 049: Learn to Sail
Instructor: Colin Davis
Semesters Offered: Fall Only
Fee: $200
This class includes an introduction to sailing, nomenclature, wind awareness, weather, rigging, points of sail, tacking and jibing, docking, mooring, and general boating safety. At the completion of the course, you will receive a US Sailing Small Boat Certification. This class is held off-campus; students will be required to sign a transportation waiver and provide their own transportation. Please see the special instructions page for more information.
PEAC 199: Water Safety Instructor Training
Instructor: Cara Hancy
Semesters Offered: Fall Only
Fee: $150
This class includes an introduction to sailing, nomenclature, wind awareness, weather, rigging, points of sail, tacking and jibing, docking, mooring, and general boating safety. At the completion of the course, you will receive a US Sailing Small Boat Certification. This class is held off-campus; students will be required to sign a transportation waiver and provide their own transportation. Please see the special instructions page for more information.
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