HACT 168 Beg. Equestrian Team
This course is for riders of all experience to work on horsemanship skills used in horse show circumstances. Students will be introduced to the Intercollegiate Horse Show association ( IHSA) rules and classes of Westen Horsemanship and Hunter Seat Equitation. Students are to train as equestration athletes who may choose to compete in Regional, Zone, and National IHSA competition in their assigned qualifying division. Additional course fee required. Students must have access to an appropriate horse, tack, and transportation in order to participate in the class. the course may be repeated once for credit.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
HACT 168Beg. Equestrian Team
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health, Recreation and Fitness
II. Course Specification
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
30
Grading Method
Letter grade
Credit Hours Maximum, if repeatable
2
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is for riders of all experience to work on horsemanship skills used in horse show circumstances. Students will be introduced to the Intercollegiate Horse Show association ( IHSA) rules and classes of Westen Horsemanship and Hunter Seat Equitation. Students are to train as equestration athletes who may choose to compete in Regional, Zone, and National IHSA competition in their assigned qualifying division. Additional course fee required. Students must have access to an appropriate horse, tack, and transportation in order to participate in the class. the course may be repeated once for credit.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Students will apply sports psychology techniques
- Students will demonstrate appropriate safety practices
- Students will improve/maintain skills specific to the appropriate riding technique
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Equestrian specific riding techniques
Horsemanship skills
Care and safety for the rider and horse
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Health history form
Release of liability form
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Post safety evaluation
Pre and post ridingassessment
Distraction control plan
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Health history form
Release of liability form