Abstract：Swimming instruction has been promoted for many years in Taiwan. However, drowning incidents still occur frequently, indicating a significant need for improvement of aquatic safety literacy in addition to the cultivation of swimming and self-rescue abilities. This study aims to explore the influence of integrating marine education topics into aquatic activity courses, focusing on the resulting improvements in college students' aquatic safety literacy. The study participants were college students enrolled in a practical course on water leisure activities, which incorporated both on-campus classes and canoeing instruction on the Tamsui River. A questionnaire survey was employed to compare pre-and post-test results, supplemented by multiple assessment methods including teacher observations, student reflections, and group discussions. Results indicate that aquatic activity courses which combine marine education with outdoor learning positively influence students' learning motivation, particularly with respect to concentration and self-confidence. Additionally, there were significant improvements in students' knowledge of aquatic safety, behavioral capabilities, and vigilance skills. This study concludes that integrating marine education into aquatic activity courses increases students' aquatic safety literacy. It is recommended that future course designs continue to combine practical operations with theoretical teaching and further strengthen the implementation of outdoor learning to improve student's learning outcomes and safety awareness. (Full text)