(1 credit)This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to participate in and enjoy basic rock climbing and rappelling. Special emphasis will be given to the development of sound fundamental knowledge and skills, such as knots and their uses, understanding the belay system, selection, care and use of equipment, and basic rock climbing and rappelling technique. Due to the nature of this course, all students will be required to make class field trips to different climbing locations in the surrounding area.