THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE

FACULTY SENATE

Senate Document Number 7910S

Date of Senate Approval 05/06/10

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

APC Document 64: Change titles and course descriptions for HW 100, 101, 102, 103

Effective Date: Fall 2010

1. Delete: On page 151, the entry for HW 100:

100 Introduction to Rock Climbing (1)

An introduction to rock climbing. The course includes rock climbing exercises that concentrate on focus, endurance, power-endurance and power. It also incorporates activities to improve overall fitness. See department chair.

Add: On page 151, in place of deleted entry:

100 Essentials of Rock Climbing (1)

An introduction to rock climbing skills, safety techniques and terminology. Discussion includes the nature of the activity and the ways in which the activity contributes to healthy lifestyles throughout the lifespan. The course requires field trips outside of class time. See department chair.

Impact:

There is no change in staffing or resources needed, so no impact is expected.

Rationale:

The changes to title and course description were made by the instructors and experts in this area, and these changes better reflect the course content.

2. Delete: On page 151, the entry for HW 101:

101 Hiking, Camping and Orienteering (1)

An introduction to the outdoor educational activities of backpacking, camping and orienteering with an emphasis on the achievement of lifetime fitness and wellness. Activities may include an overnight backpacking/camping trip. See department chair.

Add: On page 151, in place of deleted entry:

101 Essentials of Backpacking (1)

An introduction to the outdoor educational activities of backpacking, which includes hiking, camping and orienteering. Discussion includes the contribution backpacking for leisure makes to healthy lifestyles in modern U.S. society. The course may require field trips outside of class time, and a camping trip as the capstone experience for the course. See department chair.

Impact:

There is no change in staffing or resources needed, so no impact is expected.

Rationale:

The changes to title and course description were made by the instructors and experts in this area, and these changes better reflect the course content.

3. Delete: On page 151, the entry for HW 102:

102 Beginning Kayaking (1)

Designed for beginning kayakers looking to develop their kayaking skills and to be able to include kayaking in a lifetime fitness plan. The focus will be on navigation skills, towing, rescuing and rolling and aims to give kayakers the confidence to kayak on camping trips and in unfamiliar waters. See department chair.

Add: On page 151, in place of deleted entry:

102 Essentials of Paddling (1)

Designed for beginning kayakers and canoers who want to develop their paddling skills as a means to include paddling in a lifetime fitness plan. The focus will be on navigation skills, towing, rescuing and rolling, and aims to give paddlers the confidence to kayak and/or canoe on camping trips and in unfamiliar waters. The course will require field trips outside of class time. See department chair.

Impact:

There is no change in staffing or resources needed, so no impact is expected.

Rationale:

The changes to title and course description were made by the instructors and experts in this area and these changes better reflect the course content.

4. Delete: On page 151, the entry for HW 103:

103 Mountain Biking (1)

Focuses on the basic principles of mountain biking theory and practice including safety, technical skills, trail etiquette, and protection. Emphasis will be on development of skills, proper application, and strategies to include mountain biking in a lifetime fitness plan. See department chair.

Add: On page 151, in place of deleted entry:

103 Essentials of Biking (1)

Focuses on the basic principles of mountain and road biking theory and practice. Discussion includes safety, technical skills, bike maintenance, and trail etiquette and protection. Emphasis will be placed on development of skills and proper application of biking for lifetime fitness. The course may require field trips outside of class time. See department chair.

Impact:

There is no change in staffing or resources needed, so no impact is expected.

Rationale:

The changes to title and course description were made by the instructors and experts in this area and these changes better reflect the course content.