PDP OE 140 - Rock Climbing - Beginning

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by dhado

PDP OE 140 provides weekly, credit-bearing instruction for students who have little to no climbing experience, focused on building core bouldering, top-rope climbing, and top-rope belay skills at an indoor gym. Training covers tying in, belay technique, climbing communication, fundamental technique, and safety procedures, along with socio-environmental contexts. The course includes required equipment, a $40 rental fee for gear (shoes, harness, belay devices, and rope wear), and clear course goals such as passing a belay test and understanding climbing risks. Assessment uses Pass/Fail based on attendance with detailed grade and make-up policies.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages7

Reading Time18 min

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Course Description

Rental Fee and Registration

Required Equipment

Course Goals

Grading Policy

Attendance Policy & Make-Up Classes

Blackboard, FitRec Website & Course Evaluation

PDP OE 140 Rock Climbing, Beginning Instructor: Email: Meets once per week: 1.0 Credit Course Description: Learn all the skills necessary to boulder, climb on top rope, and top rope belay at any indoor climbing gym. Instruction will include tying in, belay technique, climbing communication, fundamental technique, safety procedures, and socio-environmental contexts for rock climbing. Rental Fee: A $40 rental fee is required for this class to cover rental of shoes, harness, belay device, and wear and tear on the ropes. Students will receive a “semester pass” for climbing gear to use at their will throughout the semester, including at open rec. To register for the rental fee, navigate to the Fit Rec Rock Climbing page: [https://www.bu.edu/fitrec/recreation/rock-climbing/](https://www.bu.edu/fitrec/recreation/rock-climbing/) Scroll down to where it says “Pay Credit Class Fees,” and click the green “Pay Now” button. To request exemption from this fee, email fittreks@bu.edu with your name, section number, and description and/or photo of your own climbing equipment. Do not assume you have been granted exemption until you hear back via email that you have been granted permission. Required Equipment: All climbing gear will be included in the class. Students may feel free to bring their own gear, but must receive instructor permission by email in order to use personal gear. Exercise clothing and/or pants that do not restrict movement are ideal. Basketball shorts or baggy clothing are not ; they tend to be very uncomfortable when worn with a harness. Climbing shoes will be provided. Notify the instructor of any prior injuries at the start of the first class. Course Goals: The purpose of the PDP rock climbing class is to provide an introductory to intermediate level of instruction for climbers with little to no climbing experience. Specific goals for students include: ● Learning the skills necessary to pass a belay test at an indoor climbing gym ● Learning the correct use of ATC and GRIGRI belay devices ● Learning the risks of the sport and how to mitigate them ● Developing an understanding of the different types of climbing, and an appreciation of the history, ethics, and scope of the sport ● Developing and practicing the fundamental skills and techniques to become a more proficient and efficient climber Grading Policy: This class will be graded Pass/ Fail, based on attendance. Please visit the Registrar’s website often to view relevant deadlines! Below is a list of possible grades you may receive in this class: P – Pass: Completed course requirements, 80% or more classes attended W – Withdraw: If you drop this class after the specified deadline, you will receive a “W” grade. INCOMPLETE ( I) : If you fail to meet the attendance requirements of this course, you may request an “I” until you have made up all missed classes. Please make arrangements with your instructor to do so within the following semester and fill out the Incomplete Grade Agreement Form here: [https://www.bu.edu/academics/hub/policies/incomplete-coursework/. Your grade will](https://www.bu.edu/academics/hub/policies/incomplete-coursework/. Your grade will)[ ](https://www.bu.edu/academics/hub/policies/incomplete-coursework/. Your grade will)be changed to a “P” once you have made up all classes and paperwork has been submitted and approved. MISSING GRADE ( MG) : If you have not met attendance requirements and did not drop and have not made arrangements to request an Incomplete, Missing Grade will appear on your transcript. You may still be allowed to graduate, and it will not affect your overall GPA; however, you are strongly encouraged to drop this course within the allotted deadline to avoid this grade. Dropping before the deadline will remove this class from your transcript entirely AU-Audit: If you intend to audit this class, please fill out and ask your instructor to sign a Class Adjustment/AU form and turn it int

FAQs

What skills will students learn in PDP OE 140 Rock Climbing?

Students learn skills for bouldering, top-rope climbing, and top-rope belay, including tying in, belay technique, climbing communication, fundamental technique, and safety procedures.

Is there a rental fee, and how do students register for it?

A $40 rental fee is required. Students register by going to the Fit Rec Rock Climbing page, scrolling to “Pay Credit Class Fees,” and selecting the green “Pay Now” button.

How does grading work in this course?

The class is graded Pass/Fail based on attendance. A Pass requires completing course requirements and attending 80% or more of classes; missing attendance may result in Withdraw, Incomplete, Missing Grade, or Fail in limited circumstances.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by dhado