Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
REC 1190 - Caving
Introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of caving.
Credit Hours: 1
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Learning and Doing
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable caving experiences.
- Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in basic navigation and travel techniques while caving.
- Students will be able to discuss geological terminology and concepts related to caving.
- Students will be able to formulate an energy control plan that takes into consideration such factors as nutrition, fitness, and the physical demands of caving.
- Students will be able to apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in caving.
- Students will be able to apply knowledge from the discipline of environmental ethics to minimize environmental and social impacts related to caving.
- Students will be able to develop trip plans for single and multiday caving experiences.
- Students will be able to engage in caving as an ongoing leisure pursuit.
- Students will be able to articulate the general value of caving from various disciplinary perspectives, including such disciplines as natural resource management, public health, and parks, recreation and leisure studies.
- Students will be able to meaningfully communicate learning in appropriate formats and language.
- Students will be able to demonstrate a sense of self by reflecting on lessons learned through multiple field experiences.
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