Courses

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HP 241 Soccer 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

Students learn skills and techniques of soccer.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 242 Touch Football 1 cr.
  • Offered: Fall

Students learn the skills and techniques of touch football.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 243 Softball 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

Students learn skills and techniques of softball.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 245 Rugby 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

Students learn skills and techniques of rugby.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 250 Adventure Based Learning 1 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter

Involves active participation and experiential learning in a variety of adventure-based activities (games, initiatives, climbing wall, ropes course) with an emphasis on the development, application and transfer of individual and group skills.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 251 Backpacking 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

Students learn about backpacking and planning a trip. A weekend trip off-campus is required.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 252A Hiking 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

Students learn about hiking in the wilderness and planning hiking trips.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 252B Orienteering 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

Students learn skills and techniques of running in wooded terrain utilizing maps and compasses.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 253 Winter Camping 1 cr.
  • Offered: Winter

An introduction to winter camping. Major topics include clothing, equipment, food and outdoor cooking, trip planning, shelters, health and safety, basic principles of outdoor living and winter travel techniques. Two weekend trips are required.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 256A Flatwater Canoeing 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

Emphasis on tandem flat water canoeing, although solo paddling is also introduced. A swim test must be passed during the first class to continue in the course.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 256B Freestyle Canoeing 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: HP 212 or HP 212S

Students may emphasize solo or tandem freestyle canoeing. A swim test must be passed during the first class to continue in the course. Course usually meets on two weekends.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 256C Solo Flatwater Canoeing 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

Emphasis on solo flat water canoeing. A swim test must be passed during the first class to continue in the course. Course usually meets on two weekends.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 257 Sea Kayaking 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

Students learn sea kayaking techniques, trip planning and navigation, weather and environmental hazards, and safety. Students provide their own equipment or they may rent it. A swim test must be passed during the first class to continue in the course. Course usually meets on two weekends.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 258A Rock Climbing 1 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter

Students learn skills and techniques of rock climbing.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 260B Skating - Figure 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

Students learn basic skills and techniques of figure skating.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 261A Skiing - Beginning Alpine 1 cr.
  • Offered: Winter

Students learn skills and techniques of downhill skiing. Lab fee required. Students may rent equipment if needed.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 261B Skiing - Intermediate Alpine 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

Designed for the skier who already has basic skills. Lab fee required. Students may rent equipment if needed.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 262 Skiing - Cross Country 1 cr.
  • Offered: Winter

Students learn skills and techniques of cross country skiing. Lab fee required. Students may rent equipment if needed.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.