EXCO 820 - Beginner Rock Climbing

1 credit
This ExCo seeks to introduce students to the sport, culture, and practices of indoor rock climbing. We will start from the very basics of climbing, with the eventual goal of introducing completely new climbers to advanced techniques and outdoor climbing. Please note this class is intended for complete beginners to climbing! No movement or climbing experience is necessary for this course. We will create a safe, friendly, and collaborative atmosphere in the class, paying special attention to dynamics of privilege and oppression and how they play out in movement-based spaces, and being cognizant of how differing bodies, abilities, and fitness levels can affect climbing. Students will be encouraged to attend screenings of climbing movies and generally immerse themselves in climbing culture, locations, and different disciplines and frontiers in the sport. Students should also try to visit the climbing wall outside the class time, in order to practice skills and gain more familiarity with the sport.

Ariana Daney
adaney@oberlin.edu
Clementine Philip
cphilip@oberlin.edu
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