HREC 141 Intermediate Skiing

This course is for intermediate to advanced skiers who have already mastered turning and stopping on gentle slopes and desire to learn intermediate to advanced techniques on various terrains. The student furnishes or rents his/her ski equipment and pays an additional fee for lift tickets and transportation. This course may be repeated once.

Credits

1

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

HREC 141Intermediate Skiing

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 & Fitness

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

1

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is for intermediate to advanced skiers who have already mastered turning and stopping on gentle slopes and desire to learn intermediate to advanced techniques on various terrains. The student furnishes or rents his/her ski equipment and pays an additional fee for lift tickets and transportation. This course may be repeated once.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Improve overall skiing technique and form

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

A. Introduction to skiing, clothing, equipment, terminology, and etiquette B. Group instruction from resort instructors based on ability level C. Resort policies and safety

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Health History Form

Required Exams

Personal assessment of progress

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Health History Form Personal assessment of progress