PE 185SSS - Snow Skiing - Snowboarding

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Ability to stand on skis or snowboard and maintain balance while developing techniques on the mountain.

Course Description: Designed to teach the complete range of alpine skiing or snowboarding skills, from basic to advanced techniques, in small group settings of students based on ability levels. It is designed to help students achieve personal fitness goals, while having fun and interacting with others. Upon completion of this course students will show improvement in downhill techniques, develop an understanding of rules and etiquette of the sport and be able to view the sport with greater appreciation of the techniques and skills required. RCC HPER Department will communicate with instructors from Southern Oregon University, and the Mt. Ashland ski/snowboard instructors to offer a seamless experience of combining students from two educational institutions.

Course is repeatable.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Participation and class interaction.
CLO#2: Demonstrate proper form, technique and positioning for fundamental skills and basic theory of skiing/snowboarding, including edges, and positioning.
CLO#3: Attempt to perfect skiing/boarding maneuvers according to individual ability level within the group setting.
CLO#4: Snowboarders and Alpine skiers will achieve and demonstrate a personal level of comfort in speed and finesse in either snowboarding or skiing techniques. (ILO: Critical Thinking)