Common Course Outline
Course discipline/number/title
PHED 1138: Outdoor Winter Activities
Catalog Description
| Credits | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 2 |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | None |
| Other requirements | None |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | NA |
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the student to a wide variety of outdoor recreational leisure and fitness winter activities. This course is somewhat weather-dependent; thus activities may include, but are not limited to: cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, boot hockey, broom ball, ice fishing, and winter jogging.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
February, 2019
Outline of Major Content Areas
- Fundamental skills of the various winter activities
- History of the various winter activities
- Selection of proper equipment for the various winter activities
- Outdoor winter safety
- Use of various winter activities for physical fitness activity
- Proper warm up and cool down techniques
- Preparation of various specialized equipment
- Choosing clothing for specific outdoor winter activities
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Improve their fitness level through the use of a variety of outdoor activities.
- Identify winter activities they enjoy and incorporate them into their lifestyle.
- Demonstrate the use of proper winter clothing.
- Perform and explain proper fundamental skills of a variety of activities.
- Discuss terminology of the various winter activities.
- Describe proper equipment selection and preparation for the various winter activities.
- Discuss winter safety.
- Demonstrate warm up and cool down techniques.
- Demonstrate proper stretching exercises.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
NA
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Participation
- Daily Assignments
- Written Quizzes and Exams
- Speaker/video/article summaries
- Practical assessment of specific skills and techniques.
RCTC Core Outcome(s)
This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):
- Critical Thinking
- Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.
Special Information (if any)
Students must provide and/or rent their own equipment used for the class. Students must provide their own transportation to various class locations.