PE 185CM Cross Country Skiing, Beginning

Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 1

Provides instruction in cross country skiing on tracked and untracked terrain.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Beginning

Straight walk with skis.
Execute a walk with a glide.
Identify and perform a step and a skating turn.
Apply the climbing techniques of straight hills, herringbone, and side step.
Perform the downhill glide, downhill wedge, and step into a wedge.
Apply skier courtesy rules.
Identify skier safety.
Select proper skis and clothing.

Content Outline

Safety
Skier Courtesy
Ski Selection
Ski Clothing
Walking
Diagonal Stride
Skating
Turning
Climbing and Downhill Techniques
Telemarking
Out-of-Track Skiing
Racing