PHED 2527 - Caving

(1 credit)

This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to participate in and enjoy caving as a recreational lifetime activity. Special emphasis will be given to the development of sound fundamental knowledge and skills such as equipment selection, use and management, descending and ascending techniques, selection of personal equipment, safety, basic cave mapping techniques, and understanding and appreciating the cave environment. Additional emphasis will be given to development of a socially responsible attitude toward use of natural resources. Due to the nature of this course, all students will be required to make class field trips to caving sites in the surrounding area. This course will be offered in conjunction with the Center for Physical Activity and will involve additional cost to cover the use of equipment and travel to caving sites in the area.

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