Mar 29, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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REC 1082 - Traditional Rock Climbing


Designed to build on the skills and knowledge obtained in REC 1080 and REC 1081. As part of the course curriculum, students will have an opportunity to focus on skills related to climbing rope management, belaying a lead climber, and constructing a quality protection system that mitigates risk for the both lead climber and the belayer. The primary aim is to continue to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for protecting single pitch climbs for the lead and belayer.

Requisites: REC 1080 and 1081
Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Become proficient at placing and evaluating traditional climbing gear placements.
  • Become proficient at typing basic and advanced knots used in both top rope and traditional lead climbing.
  • Demonstrate an ability to convey basic climbing techniques and skills to others.
  • Demonstrate the ability to ascend a rope.
  • Demonstrate the ability to assess a climb for potential hazards.
  • Understand and know how to assess and calculate fall factors.
  • Understand how to select the proper protection configuration given a particular climb.
  • Understand lead belaying as well as methods for belaying the second.



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