HREC 145 Introduction to Climbing
This course teaches climbing basics including movement, equipment, commands, and belay techniques. Basic climbing equipment is provided. Course fee required.
HREC 145Introduction to 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
{D7A8FC71-978F-4003-9933-512C476323B2}
Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
III. Catalog Course Description
This course teaches climbing basics including movement, equipment, commands, and belay techniques. 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 muscle/joint strength, endurance, agility and flexibility.
- Improve and/or maintain cardiovascular fitness.
- Demonstrate knowledge of equipment, anchors, climbing techniques and belaying.
- Use basic knots.
- Fit gear properly.
- Communicate effectively in the field.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Assessment of course outcomes will occur during weekly climbing sessions and on on weekend climbing trip.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements