Courses

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HP 253 Winter Camping 1 cr.

Offered: On demand

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 254 Hunter Safety Education 1 cr.

Offered: On demand

Students learn basics of hunting safety and receive a Michigan Hunter Safety certificate.

Notes:

May be taken multiple times for credit.

HP 255 Fly and Bait Casting 1 cr.

Offered: On demand

Students learn skills and techniques of fly and bait casting.

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

Students learn skills and techniques of rock climbing.

Notes:

May be taken multiple times for credit.

HP 258B Rock Climbing - Intermediate 1 cr.

Offered: On demand

Designed for the climber who already has basic skills.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.

HP 260A Skating - Beginning 1 cr.

Offered: Fall Winter

Students learn basic skills and techniques of skating.

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 260C Power Skating and Hockey 1 cr.

Offered: On demand

Students learn skills and techniques of power skating and hockey.

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.

HP 263 Snowboarding - Beginning 1 cr. (0-0-2)

Offered: On demand

Students learn skills and techniques of snowboarding.

Notes:

May be taken multiple times for credit.

HP 263B Snowboarding-Intermediate 1 cr.

Offered: On demand
Prerequisites: HP 263 or instructor permission.

Intermediate snowboarding introduces the student to dynamic carving which is a necessary skill for a rider to feel confident turning (carving) down both groomed blue and black runs. HP 263 is a prerequisite and your instructor will expect a high level of participation and determination on your part to learn these new skills. Both subjective and objective criteria will be applied when determining your level of achievement.

Notes:

May be taken multiple times for credit.

HP 264 Snowshoeing 1 cr.