Course Info: OPRA-0155

CourseOPRA-0155 Intro Sport Climb.
Long TitleIntroduction to Sport Climbing
Term2017F
Note(s) Prerequisites Required
Co-Curricular Course
Textbook information
Meeting InfoRobert Crown Center GYM on TH from 12:30-6:00
FacultyMichael Alderson
Capacity10
Available4
Waitlist0
Distribution(s)
Cumulative Skill(s)
Additional InfoAccepted for CEL 1 Credit
Description

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 Traditional Lead Climbing class. Five College students will be graded pass/fail.