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HESO

12 courses with the subject HESO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

HESO 255Canoeing ()1

Instruction and experience in canoe skills; emphasizing paddling skills, safety, flat and moving water travel techniques and proper equipment selection. Plan and participate in one required weekend fieldtrip. Additional charge assessed for the fieldtrip. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge. GEP Health and Exercise Studies Typically offered in Fall and Spring Graduate Catalog 1217

Subject
HESO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
Prerequisite
Basic swimming ability required
HESO 257Backpacking ()1

Designed for students with little or no backpacking experience. Safe and environmentally-sound camping practices. Equipment/clothing, first aid and safety management agencies, land navigation, and trip planning. Plan and participate in one required weekend fieldtrip. Additional charge assessed for the fieldtrip. Refer to online schedule of classes for the current charge. GEP Health and Exercise Studies Typically offered in Fall and Spring

Subject
HESO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
Prerequisite
Must pass basic fitness test
HESO 258Rock Climbing1
Subject
HESO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
HESO 259Rock Climbing2
Subject
HESO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
HESO 262Whitewater Canoeing ()1

Instruction and skill development of fundamental whitewater canoeing r skills. Paddling strokes and maneuvers for use on whitewater, river safety, basic river rescue, equipment selection and care, and environmental ethics. Participate in one required weekend fieldtrip. Additional charge assessed for the fieldtrip. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge. GEP Health and Exercise Studies Typically offered in Fall only

Subject
HESO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
Prerequisite
HESO 255, Intermediate swimming ability required
HESO 263Whitewater Kayaking ()1

This class is designed for students with little or no whitewater kayaking experience to develop basic kayaking skills and help them become proficient paddlers. Topics will include whitewater safety, equipment use and care, paddle strokes and river running techniques, basic rescue techniques, kayak navigation, basic hydrology, and trip planning. Participate in one required weekend field trip. Additional charge assessed for the field trip. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge. Students must pass swim test to participate in course. GEP Health and Exercise Studies Typically offered in Fall and Spring

Subject
HESO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
Prerequisite
Intermediate swimming ability
HESO 276Whitewater Rafting ()1

Whitewater rafting skills and practices emphasizing safe river travel, minimal impact river camping techniques, and trip planning. Participate in one required weekend fieldtrip. Additional charge assessed for the fieldtrip. Refer to PackTracks for the current charge. GEP Health and Exercise Studies Typically offered in Spring only

Subject
HESO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
Prerequisite
Intermediate swimming ability required
HESO 277Mountain Biking ()1

Bike handling, minimal impact trail riding skills, safety, fitness, basic maintenance and repair, and equipment selection. Students must provide their own bike, helmet, protective equipment, and clothing. GEP Health and Exercise Studies Typically offered in Fall and Spring

Subject
HESO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
HESO 278Fly-Fishing ()1

Instruction and experience in basic fly-fishing skills. Emphasis on casting techniques, tackle selection, habitat evaluation, minimal impact travel, safety, fitness, equipment selection and trip planning. Basic swimming ability and field trip required. Transportation provided by the Physical Education Department. Charge required with a non-refundable deposit. GEP Health and Exercise Studies Typically offered in Fall and Spring

Subject
HESO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
Prerequisite
Basic swimming ability
HESO 283Mountaineering ()2

Instruction and experience in alpine climbing skills emphasizing snow and ice travel, safety, land navigation, winter hazard evaluation, minimal impact camping skills, and equipment selection. Several classroom sessions will be conducted prior to the trip. Plan and participate in a ten- day field trip over spring break. Additional charge assessed for the field trip with a non-refundable deposit. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge. GEP Health and Exercise Studies Typically offered in Spring only

Subject
HESO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
Prerequisite
HESO 258, HESO 257
HESO 284Sea Kayaking ()1

Instruction and experience in basic sea kayaking skills. Emphasis on paddling techniques, open water travel, navigation, minimal impact camping, safety, fitness, equipment selection and trip planning. Plan and participate in one required field trip.Additional charge assessed for the field trip with a non-refundable deposit. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge. GEP Health and Exercise Studies Typically offered in Fall and Spring

Subject
HESO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
Prerequisite
Intermediate swimming ability
HESO 296Wilderness First Responder Internship Experience

Total Hours 15-16

Subject
HESO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu

Source: North Carolina State University at Raleigh's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61