Outdoor and Rec Athletics 0155 - Introduction to Sport Climbing
Fall
2012
1
0.00
Michael Alderson
12:30PM-06:00PM TH
Hampshire College
309169
Robert Crown Center GYM
eaCC@hampshire.edu
Sport Climbing is the term used to describe the style of climbing where a person uses fixed protection to lead climb. This class will focus on teaching the technical skills and training techniques for better climbing. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT A PERSON HAVE STRONG TOP ROPE CLIMBING SKILLS BEFORE THEY ADVANCE INTO SPORT CLIMBING. This course is perfect for experienced rock climbers wanting to learn to lead climb, and is a prerequisite for the spring Tradional Lead Climbing class. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.
This class may be used for CEL-1 credit.
0-2 credits
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
This course has unspecified prerequisite(s) - please see the instructor.