OEL 154 - Introduction to Route Setting

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

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Description:

In this course students will learn to set routes on artificial climbing walls. Through studying climbing movement, climbing wall design, different hold designs and mastering the use of route setting tools students will set and critique boulder problems and climbing routes. The course will include both classroom time, time at the wall and exposure to outdoor climbing. Route setting safety, teaching climbing movement and climbing wall management will also be emphasised.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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