Health, Physical Education and Recreation | Verticle Caving
R110 | 22676 | D. Calvin
CLASS TIME: August 31 & September 7, 6:00-10:00 PM in the IMU
Hoosier Room (Attendance at class is required to attend travel dates)
TRAVEL DATES: September 10-11, 2005
INSTRUCTOR: David Calvin
LOCATION: Area pit caves in Indiana
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to introduce the student to
the basic skills required in vertical caving. R110 Vertical Caving
is a highly experiential course where the participant must engage in
the use of ascenders, rappelling technique, caving commands and new
skill demonstration.
BOOKS: Course packet to be distributed first day of class
ASSIGNMENTS: Readings and reflective paper.
EVALUATION: 30% skill demonstration, 20% expedition behavior, 30%
written examination, 20% three page paper.
ADDITIONAL FEE: The additional fee for the class is $160, which
includes transportation, food, caving gear and group camping
equipment.