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Dec 15, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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PEX 134 - Rock Climbing (1 unit)
Designed for students with little or no climbing experience. Class covers basic climbing skills including knot tying, belaying, rappelling, top rope anchor systems, and safety procedures.
Maximum units a student may earn: 4
Units of Physical Exercise/Activity: 1
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of, and appreciation of the principles of Leave No Trace and how to apply them to the rock climbing activity.
2. demonstrate the proper techniques for using rock climbing equipment: harness, shoes, belay device, carabiner, anchors. Understand the limitations of rock climbing equipment.
3. demonstrate the principles of knot tying and be able to tie a figure eight follow through knot and a Munter hitch.
4. demonstrate the techniques of belaying a climber.
5. rappel from various heights.
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