EQUH 222 - Elements of Rodeo

2 Credit(s)

The Elements of Rodeo courses focus on National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) events: bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, team roping, goat tying, breakaway roping, and barrel racing. Rules governing a selected event, techniques of competition, and responsibilities of NIRA athletes are presented. Students will apply fitness and wellness concepts, injury prevention measures, basic injury care, and winning physical and mental strategies to human and equine athletes competing in the event.

(fall/spring)