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Course: |
OUT 221
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Title: | Top Rope Climbing |
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Long Title: | Top Rope Climbing |
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Course Description: | Introduces basic top rope rock climbing skills, techniques, and physical fitness. The student will learn the basic principles of top rope climbing, how to select the appropriate equipment, anchor construction, climbing movement, safety, communication, and etiquette. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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Course Notes: | NCE 2.4.15 |
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Origin Notes: | CMC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES
1. Describe basic rock climbing equipment
2. Demonstrate basic rock climbing movement and body position
3. Demonstrate an understand ratings and guidebook terminology
4. Recognize and practice top and base managed belay techniques
5. Construct top rope anchors
6. Identify and practice rappelling techniques, safety and devices
7. Identify and practice climbing communication
8. Practice down-climbing, safeguarding the climb and emergency procedures
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction to Top Rope Climbing
A. History of climbing
B. Types of climbing
C. Rating systems
D. Interpreting the guidebook
II. Climbing Equipment
A. Rope types and construction
B. Personal protective equipment
C. Soft goods
D. Hard goods
E. Knots
III. Belaying
A. Top managed belay
B. Base managed belay
C. Mechanical belay devices
IV. Rappelling
A. Safety
V. Rock Climbing Techniques
A. Movement
B. Body position
C. Balance
VI. Anchor Building
A. Natural Anchors
B. Artificial Anchors
VII. Climbing Communication
VIII. Hazard Assessment and Management
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