Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus
- TITLE OF COURSE: PE1541 - Alpine Skiing
- COURSE DESCRIPTION:One credit hour. Two hours lab per week.. This course introduces students to the skills of
Alpine Skiing. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
- PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The SCCC/ATS physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
- TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
Handouts
- SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES:
- Outcome #1 -Read with comprehension be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
- Outcome #2 -Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes and situations.
- Outcome #3 -Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes and situations.
- Outcome #5 -Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Outcome #6
-Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
- Outcome #7 -Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the diverse cultures, creeds, and life styles of America and the world community.
- Outcome #9 -Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment and responsibility.
- COURSE OUTCOMES:
- Improve skiing performance.
- Enjoyment of physical activity on the slopes.
- Courtesy, rules, and safety of alpine skiing.
- Participation is the only course requirement.
- Understand proper clothing and equipment.
- Understand and demonstrate safety protocols at ski resorts.
- Demonstrate good group dynamic skills.
- Understand and demonstrate trip planning and meal planning
- COURSE OUTLINE:
- Gear and Clothing
- Safety and Regulations
- Trip Information/Planning
- INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
- Lecture
- Demonstration
- Discussion
- Practice
- INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
- METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
- SCCC/ATS Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by testing.
- SCCC/ATS Outcome #2 will be assessed and measured by testing, projects and reflections
papers.
- SCCC/ATS Outcome #3 will be assessed and measured by knowledge, and resources of the particular environment.
- SCCC/ATS Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by gathering facts, generating insights and analysis of any problems that occur with appropriate outcomes.
- SCCC/ATS Outcome #6 will be assessed and measured by the applications of appropriate technology.
- SCCC/ATS Outcome #7 will be assessed and measured by successful execution of group dynamics and life skills with appropriate outcomes.
- SCCC/ATS Outcome #8 will be assessed and measured by discussions.
- SCCC/ATS Outcome #9 will be assessed and measured by instructor evaluation.
- ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
Syllabus Reviewed: March 2014