PY 111V - Basic Rock Climbing

Institution:

New Mexico Junior College

Subject:

Description:

Basic rock climbing is designed as an introductory course for novice climbers. Instructi on and demonstrati ons will be given on proper use of equipment, rock climbing techniques, and belaying techniques required to safely navigate verti cal rock faces. Basic knot typing skills, climbing eti quett e, and safety will be taught. Top-rope climbing will be done in an indoor gym on an arti fi cial rock wall. Descripti ons and brief instructi on will be given of other types of climbing techniques such as lead, aid, and sport climbing. Field trips to a nearby climbing gym or an outdoor natural rock face may be held near the end of the semester as a culminati ng experience. This is a one credit hour course.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nmjc.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 392-4510

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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