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Physical Education

Biking (Outdoor Ed) - Spring 2024

PE 1663 - Ropes Course Programming

Students learn and apply the technical, safety, leadership and facilitation skills essential to safe and effective ropes course programming. Technical skills such as knot tying, challenge course belaying, and more will be taught during this course. Students will learn low ropes team integration activities as well as high ropes facilitation skills. This course can contribute towards completion of the CU Leadership Minor.

1 CR Sat/Unsat See sections for start dates.
11802 LEC 001
R
04:30PM - 07:30PM
TBA
04/11/2024 - 04/11/2024
S
10:00AM - 04:00PM
 
04/20/2024 - 05/04/2024
Course fee: $200. Students learn about leadership, teamwork and pushing past perceived limits during this 3-day course at Cornell's Hoffman Challenge Course. We meet on campus for the first class to get to know one another and do some group activities that will prepare students for the full days ahead. The 2nd class is a full day of low elements activities that involve outdoor team challenges like building log bridges, balancing on cables and swinging on ropes. The 3rd class is on the high ropes course where students rely on trust and teamwork to climb up 10-60 feet in the air, swinging/balancing, jumping off platforms and ziplining. Course will be taught at the Hoffman Challenge Course, transportation 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 1664 - Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking is for those who want to learn the skills to ride a bike on single track trails. Skills on the bike include body position, braking, shifting, descending, climbing and navigating natural terrain such as rocks, roots and logs. You will also learn to complete a bike safety check, change a flat tire and navigate on the trails. Don't have a bike? Don't fret! COE can lend you a bike during class days for an additional $60 fee. 

1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
11763 LEC 001
S
10:00AM - 03:00PM
TBA
04/13/2024 - 05/04/2024
Bode, C. (cb896)
W
06:00PM - 08:00PM
 
04/10/2024 - 04/10/2024
Bode, C. (cb896)
Course Fee: $295; Fee does not include bike rental ($60). Helmets are available for no charge.. The first class will meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, NY. Transportation is provided for classes off campus. 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 See sections for start dates.
11764 LEC 002
Su
10:00AM - 03:00PM
 
04/14/2024 - 05/05/2024
Bode, C. (cb896)
R
06:00PM - 08:00PM
 
04/11/2024 - 04/11/2024
Bode, C. (cb896)
Course Fee: $295; Fee does not include bike rental ($60). Helmets are available for no charge.. The first class will meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, NY. Transportation is provided for classes off campus. 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 1666 - Bike Touring

Bike Touring is for those who want to learn how to travel self-supported by bike. This course will cover bike touring equipment use, camping skills, route planning and bike maintenance. Skills on the bike will include road riding safety and riding with a loaded bike. Classes will include rides of 5-15 miles and the course will culminate in a two-day bike tour with overnight camping. The weekend tour may include up to 30 miles per day.

1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
11786 LEC 001
R
04:45PM - 07:45PM
TBA
04/18/2024 - 05/02/2024
Bode, C. (cb896)
S
10:00AM - 04:00PM
 
04/27/2024 - 04/27/2024
S
07:00AM - 11:59PM
 
05/04/2024 - 05/04/2024
Su
12:01AM - 06:00PM
 
05/05/2024 - 05/05/2024
Course Fee: $275; Fee does not include bike rental ($60) or personal camping equipment. 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 the Fingerlakes Region. Transportation is provided for classes off campus. There will be an overnight 5/4 into 5/5. 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 1668 - Recreational Biking

Recreational Biking is for those who want to explore Ithaca and Tompkins county under their own power by bike. Roads and bike paths will lead you right from campus to waterfalls, scenic views and ice cream! In addition to rides of 8-15 miles each day, you'll learn how to take care of your bike and do some basic repairs. Rides will not be fast paced, but Ithaca has lots of hills so reasonable physical fitness and the ability to comfortably ride a bike are essential. 

1 CR S/U NoAud 04/10/2024 - 05/01/2024
11779 LEC 001
MW
04:45PM - 07:45PM
TBA
Bode, C. (cb896)
Course fee: $215. Fee does not include bike rental ($60). Helmets are available for no charge. Explore Ithaca and Tompkins county under your own power by bike. Roads and bike paths will lead you right from campus to waterfalls, scenic views and ice cream! In addition to rides of 5-12 miles each day, you’ll learn how to take care of your bike and do some basic repairs. 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.