This course covers the basic fundamentals for you to develop your capabilities to become a safe and responsible motorcyclist. It provides the opportunity for you to learn the physical and mental skills important for operating a motorcycle. You must be able to ride a bicycle in order to take this course. Students must wear helmets, full finger gloves, long pants and sleeves, over-the-ankle foot wear and eye protection. MSF will provide a helmet if you do not have one. 12 hrs (10 max) SJC online registration NOT available. TO REGISTER: www.nm-msp.org 1-877-667-8880 All classes meet Friday 6-10 pm, Saturday 8 am-noon, and Sunday 8 am-noon. Friday night class meets in Room 1908, San Juan College, Main Campus, Farmington.
Offered: DMND Faculty Permission Required

This course covers the basic fundamentals for you to develop your capabilities to become a safe and responsible motorcyclist. It provides the opportunity for you to learn the physical and mental skills important for operating a motorcycle. You must be able to ride a bicycle in order to take this course. Students must have helmets, full finger gloves, long pants and sleeves, and over-the-ankle foot wear.
Offered: DMND Faculty Permission Required

This course is designed to introduce students to the design and application of a challenge course, and to train students in the technical skills required to instruct and sequence various activities on Low Challenge Courses.Does not meet Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: FALL

Overview of ethical practices and behavior for anyone utilizing wilderness resources. Upon successful completion of course student will be a Leave-No-Trace Trainer. This course does not meet Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: FALL

Introductory level course with a focus on developing skills related to planning, organizing and executing a backcountry outings. This course will be experiential, in that students will practice skills both in the classroom and during field time. Students will apply their learning directly by planning and participating in a backpacking expedition.
Offered: FALL

This class goes beyond that of traditional first aid in that it addresses how to handle medical situations in remote wilderness settings. Upon successful completion, student will be certified in Wilderness First Aid. Does not meet Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: FALL

For the beginning climber or one who wants a review of the basics of climbing in an indoor climbing gym. This course will cover the topics and skills necessary to safely Boulder, Top Rope, and Lead climbing at the HHPC Climbing Facility. This course is suitable for all ability levels. Meets Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: FASP

This course covers the fundamentals of rock climbing. Students will experience climbing at the SJC HHPC Indoor Climbing Facility and outdoor locations, learning equipment selection and usage, belay techniques, anchor systems and climbing skills. Meets Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: FALL

Designed for the experienced climber who wishes to gain the knowledge and skills for lead climbing in an indoor and outdoor setting. Meets Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Prerequisites: OLER 155, OLER 156 or permission of program coordinator.
Prerequisites: Take OLER-155 or OLER-156, or get instructor's permission.
Offered: SP

This course is designed to cover the skills necessary for extended winter camping and travel in the backcountry on snowshoes or backcountry/telemark skis. Meets Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: SP

This course is designed to teach the basics of the avalanche phenomenon. Students will learn how to recognize potential hazards and how to evaluate snow pack conditions. Upon successful completion of course, student will receive an Avalanche Level One (1) certification. This course does not meet Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: SP

Introduces the experienced backpacker to the basic skills of high alpine technical mountaineering. Topics include the alpine environment, route finding and navigation and more. Meets Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: SP

This course will introduce students to canoeing on flatwater and whitewater by covering the basic skills and safety techniques. Students will graduate to moving water and finally whitewater applications. This course is an American Canoe Association basic canoe course. Meets Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: SU

Students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to independently plan and carry out a successful rafting outing, with a focus on paddling. This course will prepare students to effectively paddle row class I to III whitewater. This course is an American Canoe Association basic paddle rafting course. Students will receive an ACA course completion card. Meets Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: SU

Students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to independently plan and carry out a successful rafting outing, with a focus on rowing. Students will receive an ACA course completion card. Meets Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: SU

This intensive course teaches students the necessary skills and techniques of river rescue situations. Upon successful completion, students will receive a nationally recognized card of completion provided by the ACA. Does not meet Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: SU

The course will begin with a brief review of the history, purpose, and application of experiential education and challenge courses before transitioning to specific activities involved with High Challenge Course, including equipment, individual element description and safety, belay techniques, and rescue skills. Does not meet Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: SP

For students who will be working with groups in the backcountry at a professional level. Course content will address the issues of long-term patient care, survival skills and backcountry rescue techniques. Upon successful completion, students will be certified as Wilderness First Responders and in CPR. Does not meet Physical Education activity requirement for AA degree.
Offered: SP

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND