HREC 144 Beginning Cross-country Skiing
This is a beginning cross-country skiing course that is designed for participants of varying abilities. It will introduce you to Nordic ski equipment and the basic techniques used for skiing on groomed trails. Instruction will be suited for the beginning cross-country ski level, with opportunities to develop skills appropriate for more advanced terrain. Basic Nordic ski gear and transportation are provided.
HREC 144Beginning Cross-country Skiing
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
0
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
III. Catalog Course Description
This is a beginning cross-country skiing course that is designed for participants of varying abilities. It will introduce you to Nordic ski equipment and the basic techniques used for skiing on groomed trails. Instruction will be suited for the beginning cross-country ski level, with opportunities to develop skills appropriate for more advanced terrain. Basic Nordic ski gear and transportation are provided.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the correct fit and function of Nordic ski equipment.
- Perform drills that are intended to improve balance and weight transfer during skiing.
- Demonstrate four elements of classical ski technique (double poling, poling with kick, diagonal stride, and herringbone).
- Demonstrate the technique for getting up from a fall.
- Demonstrate two methods of turning (step turn and wedge turn).
- Demonstrate three methods of stopping (hockey stop, pole drag, and wedge stop).
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies