PE 114 Beginning Rock Climbing • 1 Cr.

Description

Introduction to basic rock climbing techniques, equipment, belay, and safety and risk assessment issues. Class meets off campus at a designated local indoor climbing wall for weekly climbing and instruction sessions.

Details

Students provide own transportation to climbing gym.

Outcomes

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Be confident in practicing basic climbing techniques, knots and anchors
• Distinguish between real and percieved risks at rock climbing sites
• Understand the history of climbing and the rationale for institutional policies
• Improve balance, flexibility, strength and endurance
• Gain a greater appreciation of an established life-long fitness plan