PEHR 105: Hiking In North Central Washington

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Class Program

Exercise Science

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091879

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective

Description

Course designed to introduce the basics of hiking in North Central Washington to students of all fitness levels. Addresses decision making skills, trip planning, first aid, safety, navigation and environmental concerns. Includes required day hiking trips in order to apply learned skills in a real-time environment. May be repeated for credit.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Improve overall fitness and conditioning through hiking.

Perform safe and effective skills and techniques for hiking.

Apply ‘Leave No Trace’ practices and principles when hiking.

Develop a lifelong fitness, health, and wellness program that includes hiking.

Know local hiking trails and be familiar with the plant and animal communities located in the foothills surrounding the Wenatchee Valley.

Core Topics

Outdoor hiking trip preparation & safety.
Introduction to the local fauna and flora associated with the foothills and mountains surrounding the Wenatchee Valley.
Introduction to hiking trail navigation and orienteering.