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.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

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

Department

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)


Repeatable

No

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

NA