Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 |
Introductory assessment on current abilities:- Lifting, carrying and launching Efficient forward paddling Steering Manoeuvring in a confined space Moving sideways Preventing a capsize Turning Returning to the bank and getting out Securing | skills taught – re-cap on week one, forward paddling, turning, reverse paddling, ruddering Theory – safety when afloat, hypothermia, first aid | skills taught – re-cap of skills learned, moving sideways, evidence of trunk rotation, preventing capsize Theory – general kayaking, one star syllabus information | skills taught – Eskimo rescue, deep water rescue, low recovery stroke Theory – environmental issues, trip planning. | skills taught – lifting, carrying and launching the kayak, efficient forward paddling, reverse paddling and stopping, moving the kayak sideways Theory – equipment, safety access issues | * Recap all skills covered * Assessing as required * Fun and Games * Initiative Exercises (all in rescue?) |
Starting 26th May 2021