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  • PE 1515: Sailing

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Provides skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of sailing and water safety.
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  • PE 1520: Hiking

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Provides skills and knowledge in hiking, with an emphasis on leave no trace techniques and safe operations in an outdoor environment.
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  • PE 1523: Orienteering

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Provides skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of orienteering with an emphasis on wilderness travel techniques and safety in the outdoors.
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  • PE 1527: Rock Climbing: Basic

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Provides skills and knowledge in basic rock climbing, teaching safe judgment and proper techniques in a climbing gym.
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  • PE 1528: Advanced Rock Climbing

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    This course provides skills and knowledge for advanced rock climbing, teaching risk assessment and skills necessary to move from indoor climbing to outdoor climbing.
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  • PE 1529: Introduction to Wall Climbing

    0.50 Credits
    Utah State University

    Introduces students to the sport of Bouldering and to learn the skills necessary to make Bouldering safe and fun. Safety and environmental considerations will be emphasized Students need to be in good physical condition. Students who are incapable of doing the basics on the climbing wall will not be allowed to continue in the class. This is for their own safety.
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  • PE 1530: Bouldering

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Introduces students to the sport of Bouldering and to learn the skills necessary to make Bouldering safe and fun. Safety and environmental considerations will be emphasized. Students need to be in good physical condition - this can't be emphasized enough. Students who are incapable of doing the basics on the climbing wall will not be allowed to continue in the class. This is for the student's own safety.
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  • PE 1532: Outdoor Survival

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Provides skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of outdoor survival and developing a wilderness ethic to allow for safe participation in wilderness activities.
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  • PE 1535: Backpacking

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Elective course designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills and lifetime recreational opportunities of backpacking. May be an elective credit for all majors. As more and more people head into the backcountry for a wilderness experience, it becomes critical that they have the knowledge and skills required to safely and fully enjoy that wilderness and at the same time preserve it for others. Course also covers the philosophies, history, personal outdoor ethics of backpacking and career opportunities which are available. Teaching methods include lecture, videos, labs, and field work. Some student equipment will be required.
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  • PE 1536: Desert Backpacking

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Covers minimum-impact camping skills, outdoor cooking, basic first-aid, map and compass use, route finding, knot tying and rope handling. Students will backpack through the challenging sandstone and slick rock terrain and stop along the way to explore ruins and interesting geology. Covers the history of ancient inhabitants and the geological formations. As the course progresses and student skills and experience increase, instructors turn more and more responsibility over to student patrols. This gives students the opportunity to make the course challenging, to create a pace that is "doable" for everyone, to become friends and confidantes with other class members, and to have some fun. Students need to be in good physical condition. Safety protocols will be learned and adherence to those policies is mandatory. Course involves lecture, lab and field trips and a lab fee is required.
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