PHED 2553

Backpacking

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to participate in and enjoy backpacking as a recreational lifetime activity. Special emphasis will be given to the development of sound fundamental knowledge and skills such as selection, care and use of backpacking equipment, tents and their uses, fire building and cooking, menu and trip planning, personal safety skills, and backpacking with environmental awareness. Due to the nature of this course, all students will be required to make class field trips.

Units: 1.0