HREC 146 Intermediate Climbing*
This course prepares students to safely climb on their own and builds upon basic belay and climbing skills. Course content includes safely evaluating a climb, building anchor systems, rope management, rappelling, self rescue, and improving climbing technique. The course includes at least one multi-day trip to a regional climbing area. Basic climbing equipment is provided. Course fee required.
Prerequisite
HREC 145 of instructor permission
Notes
HREC 146Intermediate Climbing*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
2 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Prerequisite Narrative
HREC 145 of instructor permission
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
III. Catalog Course Description
This course prepares students to safely climb on their own and builds upon basic belay and climbing skills. Course content includes safely evaluating a climb, building anchor systems, rope management, rappelling, self rescue, and improving climbing technique. The course includes at least one multi-day trip to a regional climbing area. Basic climbing equipment is provided. Course fee required.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate safety practices.
- Improve and/or maintain cardiovascular fitness.
- Use basic and advanced knots.
- Build climbing anchors.
- Descend a face.
- Employ basic rescue techniques.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Outcomes will be assessed during weekly climbing sessions and on a weekend climbing trip.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements