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Physical Education

Backpacking (Outdoor Ed) - Spring 2024

PE 1601 - Backcountry Cooking

Tired of only eating Ramen on trips? Do you wonder about the difference between powdered cheese and real cheese? Ever wanted to learn how to make true gourmet food in the field? This course will introduce students to gourmet skills that can be used in the backcountry, including the use of dutch ovens and twiggy fires.

1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
11801 LEC 001
S
10:00AM - 04:00PM
 
03/23/2024 - 04/20/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
S
10:00AM - 11:59PM
 
04/27/2024 - 04/27/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Su
12:01AM - 12:00PM
 
04/28/2024 - 04/28/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Course Fee: $375; The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, NY. Transportation is provided. Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

PE 1610 - Backpacking in the Finger Lakes

Escape from campus to explore the glens, gorges, wooded hills, waterfalls, vistas and trails of the Finger Lakes region. Learn basic outdoor living skills, including hiking, navigation, equipment selection and use, camping, backcountry cooking, and safety.

1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
11798 LEC 001
S
10:00AM - 04:30PM
TBA
03/09/2024 - 03/09/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
TBA
03/13/2024 - 03/20/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
S
10:00AM - 11:59PM
 
03/16/2024 - 03/16/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Su
12:01AM - 11:00AM
 
03/17/2024 - 03/17/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
F
05:00PM - 11:59PM
 
03/22/2024 - 03/22/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
S
12:01AM - 11:59PM
 
03/23/2024 - 03/23/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Su
12:01AM - 12:00PM
 
03/24/2024 - 03/24/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Course Fee: $395. Fee waived if students still need PE credit to graduate (Students will first be billed the course fee, after passing and completing the course they will then be reimbursed the course fee. You must fulfill those requirements in order to receive the reimbursement.) The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Fingerlakes region. Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
11799 LEC 002
S
10:00AM - 04:30PM
TBA
04/13/2024 - 04/13/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
TBA
04/17/2024 - 04/24/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
S
10:00AM - 11:59PM
 
04/20/2024 - 04/20/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Su
12:01AM - 12:00PM
 
04/21/2024 - 04/21/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
F
05:00PM - 11:59PM
 
04/26/2024 - 04/26/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
S
12:01AM - 11:59PM
 
04/27/2024 - 04/27/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Su
12:01AM - 11:00AM
 
04/28/2024 - 04/28/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Course Fee: $395. Fee waived if students still need PE credit to graduate (Students will first be billed the course fee, after passing and completing the course they will then be reimbursed the course fee. You must fulfill those requirements in order to receive the reimbursement.) The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Fingerlakes region. Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
17889 LEC 003
S
10:00AM - 04:30PM
 
04/13/2024 - 04/13/2024
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
 
04/17/2024 - 04/24/2024
S
10:00AM - 11:59PM
 
04/20/2024 - 04/20/2024
Su
12:01AM - 12:00PM
 
04/21/2024 - 04/21/2024
F
05:00PM - 11:59PM
 
04/26/2024 - 04/26/2024
S
12:01AM - 11:59PM
 
04/27/2024 - 04/27/2024
Su
12:01AM - 12:00PM
 
04/28/2024 - 04/28/2024
Course Fee: $395. Fee waived if students still need PE credit to graduate (Students will first be billed the course fee, after passing and completing the course they will then be reimbursed the course fee. You must fulfill those requirements in order to receive the reimbursement.) The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Fingerlakes region. Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

PE 1613 - Wilderness Survival Skills

Learn what you can do to feel comfortable spending a night alone in the backcountry with limited resources. This course covers general backcountry safety, shelters, signaling, water and food procurement, navigation, and fire starting, as well as nature observation skills and local natural history. 

1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
11800 LEC 001
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
 
04/10/2024 - 04/10/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
S
10:00AM - 04:00PM
 
04/13/2024 - 04/20/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
S
10:00AM - 11:59AM
 
04/27/2024 - 04/27/2024
Su
12:01AM - 12:00PM
 
04/28/2024 - 04/28/2024
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Course Fee: $295. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, NY. Transportation is provided to classes off campus. Class does include overnight trip. Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

PE 1615 - Introduction to Circus Arts

The circus arts are an exciting hybrid of art and sport. In this class you'll dive deep into the basics of a multitude of circus disciplines, including aerial apparatus (aerial fabric, lyra, and trapeze) partner acrobatics, handstands, juggling, and tight wire. The circus arts have been proven to increase brain matter, develop executive function, improve physical fitness, build strength, and create community. No experience is necessary to participate, and all skills can be modified for different levels of fitness.

1 CR S/U NoAud 02/09/2024 - 04/26/2024
7840 LEC 001
F
08:50AM - 10:15AM
TBA
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Course fee: $345. The first class will meet briefly on campus in front of Bartels Hall, then head to Circus Culture, located in downtown Ithaca, NY. Other classes will first meet out front of Bartels Hall and then travel to Circus Culture. Transportation will be provided. Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 02/09/2024 - 04/26/2024
7844 LEC 002
F
10:20AM - 11:45AM
 
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Course fee: $345. The first class will meet briefly on campus in front of Bartels Hall, then head to Circus Culture, located in downtown Ithaca, NY. Other classes will first meet out front of Bartels Hall and then travel to Circus Culture. Transportation will be provided. Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 02/09/2024 - 04/26/2024
7847 LEC 003
F
11:50AM - 01:15PM
 
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Course fee: $345. The first class will meet briefly on campus in front of Bartels Hall, then head to Circus Culture, located in downtown Ithaca, NY. Other classes will first meet out front of Bartels Hall and then travel to Circus Culture. Transportation will be provided. Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

PE 1620 - Wilderness Advanced First Aid

This is a 4-day, 40 hour course accredited through the Wilderness Medical Associates. Wilderness Advanced First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into remote and challenging environments. Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses and other training that are oriented toward urban environments.

1 CR S/U NoAud 03/30/2024 - 04/02/2024
11825 LEC 001
MTSSu
08:00AM - 06:00PM
 
Blakeley, B. (brb4)
Course Fee: $450. This course takes place over spring break. This is a 4-day, 40 hour course accredited through the Wilderness Medical Associates. Wilderness Advanced First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into remote and challenging environments. Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses and other training that are oriented toward urban environments. Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

PE 1621 - Bridge Wilderness Advanced First Aid to Wilderness First Responder

This is a 4-day, 40 hour course accredited through the Wilderness Medical Associates. The WAFA to WFR Bridge course upgrades the Wilderness Advanced First Aid to a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) in 4 days. This course must be taken within 3 years of receiving the WMA International WAFA certification or an equivalent from another provider. The WFR is the definitive medical training course for all outdoor professionals and enthusiasts.

0 CR Sat/Unsat 04/03/2024 - 04/06/2024
11823 LEC 001
WRFS
08:00AM - 06:00PM
 
Blakeley, B. (brb4)
Course Fee: $450. Class takes place over spring break. This is a 4-day, 40 hour course accredited through the Wilderness Medical Associates. The WAFA to WFR Bridge course upgrades the Wilderness Advanced First Aid to a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) in 4 days. This course must be taken within 3 years of receiving the WMA International WAFA certification or an equivalent from another provider. Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.