PS2 is a research-based educational curriculum designed to introduce middle and high school age youth to the joys and skills of paddling a canoe/kayak. The curriculum emphasizes safety and skills and is designed for teachers and youth leaders who want to include paddlesport instruction in their programs. The focus of the program is on risk assessment and management. PS2 will help students recognize potential risk and take steps to avoid, reduce, or eliminate them. This curriculum prepares them to paddle in protected flat water venues.