I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Beginning Skiing/Snowboarding
2. Course Prefix & Number:
PHED 1510
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the basics of downhill (alpine) skiing. Clothing, equipment selection and safety will be discussed and demonstrated. Basic techniques of snowplowing, tow ropes and chair lifts will be taught. Extra fee will be collected. Additional time outside of class will be required.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
PHED 1510 - Beginning Skiing/Snowboarding
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
PHED 1510 - Beginning Skiing/Snowboarding
There are no corequisites for this course.
III. Course Purpose
Other - If this course is not required in a program or is not part of the MN Transfer Curriculum, it may be used for the purpose(s) listed below:
- Liberal Arts Elective
- AA Degree Fitness for Life Course
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Demonstrate and summarize a lesson |
| Apply ethical principles in decision-making |
Demonstrate an understanding of a skier’s responsibility on the slopes |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Understand rules of and conduct on the slopes
|
|
|
Ski or snowboard safely
|
|
|
List ways to prevent hypothermia
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
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I. FIS rules of conduct
|
|
II. Signs and their meaning
A. Colors and run difficulty
Ski gull signage and rules
|
|
III. Proper dress and preventing hypothermia
|
|
IV. Getting on and off the rope tow and chair lift
|
|
V. Skating on flat terrain
|
|
VI. Side slipping and Stopping
|
|
VII. Controlling your turns on skis
A. Snowplow
B. Stem Christie
|
|
VIII. Controlling your turns on snowboards
A. Falling Leaf
- Heel
- Toe
B. C turns
- C. S turns
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
IV. Getting on and off the chair lift/rope tow
|
|
V. Skating on flat terrain
|
|
VI. Side slipping and Stopping
|
|
VI. Controlling your turns on skis
- Snowplow
- Stem Christie
- Parallel
|
|
VI. Controlling your turns on snowboards
A. sideslips
B. Falling Leaf
1. Heel
2. Toe
C. C turns
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Beginning Skiing/Snowboarding
2. Course Prefix & Number:
PHED 1510
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the basics of downhill (alpine) skiing. Clothing, equipment selection and safety will be discussed and demonstrated. Basic techniques of snowplowing, tow ropes and chair lifts will be taught. Extra fee will be collected. Additional time outside of class will be required.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
PHED 1510 - Beginning Skiing/Snowboarding
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
PHED 1510 - Beginning Skiing/Snowboarding
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
3. Other - If this course does NOT meet criteria for #1 or #2 above, it may be used for the purpose(s) selected below:
- Liberal Arts Elective
- AA Degree Fitness for Life Course
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Demonstrate and summarize a lesson |
| Apply ethical principles in decision-making |
Demonstrate an understanding of a skier’s responsibility on the slopes |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Understand rules of and conduct on the slopes
|
|
|
Ski or snowboard safely
|
|
|
List ways to prevent hypothermia
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
I. FIS rules of conduct
|
|
II. Signs and their meaning
A. Colors and run difficulty
Ski gull signage and rules
|
|
III. Proper dress and preventing hypothermia
|
|
IV. Getting on and off the rope tow and chair lift
|
|
V. Skating on flat terrain
|
|
VI. Side slipping and Stopping
|
|
VII. Controlling your turns on skis
A. Snowplow
B. Stem Christie
|
|
VIII. Controlling your turns on snowboards
A. Falling Leaf
- Heel
- Toe
B. C turns
- C. S turns
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
IV. Getting on and off the chair lift/rope tow
|
|
V. Skating on flat terrain
|
|
VI. Side slipping and Stopping
|
|
VI. Controlling your turns on skis
- Snowplow
- Stem Christie
- Parallel
|
|
VI. Controlling your turns on snowboards
A. sideslips
B. Falling Leaf
1. Heel
2. Toe
C. C turns
|