HPER 148 : Hiking

Credits

2

Class Hours

Class Hours4 lecture/lab

Recommended Prep

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

Description

This is an introductory hiking course designed to impart skills such as fitness preparation, navigation, and the logistics of planning a hiking trip on Kaua'i. This class will also examine certain aspects of group dynamics such as problem solving, communication, stress management, and leadership. Hawaiian folklore will be explored on some of the hikes. There will be class meetings for lecture and fitness to prep for the hikes, as well as day hiking trips.