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Course: |
OUT 131
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Title: | Rock Climbing I |
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Long Title: | Rock Climbing I |
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Course Description: | Introduces basic rock climbing, improving dexterity, problem solving skills and the physical work capacity of an individual. Enables the student to gain an understanding of the general principles of climbing; how equipment works and how it is used; basic climbing skills and techniques; safety and climbing etiquette and terminology. |
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Min Credit: | 2 |
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Origin Notes: | PPCC |
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Course Notes: | New course entered 4/1/12 LK |
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Status Notes: | Was PED 150, changed 1/17/13 effective 201410 CFE |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
A. Review climbing equipment.
B. Employ basic principles of movement on rock such as hands, finger, feet, and body techniques.
C. Identify the types and uses of various ropes.
D. Demonstrate various knots used in rock climbing and how to tie-on to rope.
E. Recognize and practice the various types of belay techniques.
F. Practice rappelling.
G. Review and practice setting anchors.
H. Practice climbing terminology.
I. Describe and manage various rope systems.
J. Practice down climbing, safeguarding the climb, and emergency procedures.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction to rock climbing
A. Overview
B. Climbing equipment
II. Rock climbing technique
A. Movements
III. Climbing equipment
A. Rope
B. Knots
C. Harness
D. Climbing hardware
IV. Protection equipment
A. Single climbs
B. Multi-pitch climbs
V. Belaying and rope management
A. Direct and semi-direct belays
B. Attachment to anchors
C. Top-roping
VI. Climbing terminology
VII. Protecting the climb
A. Rope systems
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Colorado Northwestern CC |
CNCC |
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Front Range Community College |
FRCC |
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Pikes Peak State College |
PPCC |
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Red Rocks Community College |
RRCC |
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