PEHR 106: Alpine Ski and Snowboard

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Class Program

Exercise Science

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091880

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective - PEH Activity

Description

Introduces the fundamentals of alpine skiing or snowboarding to students. Addressing risk-management, teaching techniques and mountain etiquette, students will gain confidence and competence in the lifetime sports of alpine ski and snowboard. The course is a combination of in-class sessions and six on-snow sessions at Mission Ridge Ski Resort. May be repeated for credit.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Improve overall fitness and conditioning through alpine ski & snowboard

Perform safe and effective skills and techniques for alpine ski & snowboard.

Engage in risk management analysis by means of reading field data and observing current conditions in order to safely recreate in the outdoor environment.

Develop a lifelong fitness, health, and wellness program that includes alpine ski & snowboarding.

Utilize the “Art of teaching skiing/snowboarding” to introduce the sport to others.

Core Topics

Alpine ski & snowboard technical skills & safety.
Introduction to the “Art of teaching skiing/snowboarding”
Introduction to ski resort history & management operations.
Introduction to ski & snowboard instruction and teaching methods.
Introduction to winter outdoor gear and risk-management.
Fitness & conditioning for alpine ski & snowboard.