REC 1080 - Fundamentals of Rock Climbing

• Students will be able to identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed to have a safe and enjoyable rock-climbing experience.
• Students will be able to demonstrate a mastery of basic climbing knots and the appropriate applications for those knots.
• Students will be able to apply proper belaying technique when using different climbing belay devices.
• Students will be able to evaluate and distinguish between subjective and objective climbing hazards.
• Students will be able to apply principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential on future rock-climbing experiences.
• Students will be able to utilize proper rock-climbing movement technique while climbing.
• Students will be able to connect relevant experience and academic knowledge as they apply the principles used to build and set-up a top-rope anchor in an outdoor field setting.
• Students will be able to make connections across disciplines as they evaluate key environmental considerations to minimize the impacts that rock climbing can have on the natural world.
• Students will be able to demonstrate a sense of self by reflecting on lessons learned through multiple field experiences designed to apply climbing knowledge and skills in a field setting.
• 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.