HREC 135 Climbing Fundamentals
This course introduces students to skills and techniques to safely and effectively move in vertical terrain. Students will improve their rock climbing technique, their understanding and use of climbing equipment, and their group management skills at a climbing site. The course covers climbing movement, anchor building, climbing rescue techniques, and basic climbing guide skills. Physical preparation is highly recommended. There will be required field trips including at least one overnight trip. Basic climbing equipment is provided. Course fee required.
Notes
Required Trips, Course Fee
HREC 135Climbing Fundamentals
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
Department
General and Liberal Studies Academic
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
90
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
Required Trips, Course Fee
III. Catalog Course Description
This course introduces students to skills and techniques to safely and effectively move in vertical terrain. Students will improve their rock climbing technique, their understanding and use of climbing equipment, and their group management skills at a climbing site. The course covers climbing movement, anchor building, climbing rescue techniques, and basic climbing guide skills. Physical preparation is highly recommended. There will be required field trips including at least one overnight trip. Basic climbing equipment is provided. Course fee required.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Competently climb at the grade of 5.6 or higher. Demonstrating efficient movement and technique.
- Articulate climbing history, terminology, and equipment.
- Effectively tie and explain the use of common climbing knots.
- Belay a climber on toprope and lead with both a tubular style belay device and a mechanically assisted belay device.
- Build climbing anchors using bolted and natural anchor placements.
- Demonstrate climbing rescue techniques.
- Setup and manage a top rope climbing area for participants.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
This is a field-based course that runs 5 hours a week of student work local climbing sites and an additional 48 hours of work on 2 weekend trips.
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Assessment will involve participation, skills checks, student reflection, and written quizzes.