This course will challenge students physically and mentally to
work cooperatively to solve problems in order to negotiate the
the outdoor and indoor low and high ropes courses and the UGA
climbing wall.
Athena Title
Challenge Course
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will develop trust and confidence while conducting problem-solving activities as a group.
Students will gain an appreciation for challenge courses as a way to exercise and improve overall health in life
Students will understand the importance of physical activity as it relates to a healthy lifestyle.
Students will be able to demonstrate their basic knowledge of health-related fitness topics, such as benefits of physical activity and exercise, FITT principle, goal-setting, mental health and exercise, wellness and nutrition.
Topical Outline
Equipment and safety considerations
Leave no trace
Ropes Facilitation
Health and fitness-related topics: Benefits of physical activity and exercise
Health and fitness-related topics: Healthy lifestyle
Health and fitness-related topics: Goal Setting (SMART Approach)
Health and fitness-related topics: Nutrition
Health and fitness-related topics: Mental health and wellness
Health and fitness-related topics: Dimensions of wellness
