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Course Code:
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ADTP
123
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Credits:
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2
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Calendar Description:
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This course is an introduction to different disciplines in Nordic skiing as well as covering theory and field skills related to cross-country ski touring. This course will also be an introduction to telemark, skate and classic skiing techniques.
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Date First Offered:
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2008-02-01
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Hours:
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Total Hours:
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40
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Lecture Hours:
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6
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Field Experience Hours:
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34
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Total Weeks:
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1
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This course is offered online:
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No
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Pre-Requisites:
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None
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Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
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None
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Co-Requisites:
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None
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Rearticulation Submission:
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No
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Course Content:
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- Introduction
- Cross-country skiing as a tourism activity
- The demographics and motivations of cross-country skiing
- Equipment and Clothing
- Equipment that guides and instructors should carry on cross-country skiing trips
- The features of different types of ski equipment
- Items which should be included in a repair kit and first aid kit
- Pre-trip Preparation
- Safety and risk management
- Supplies and equipment for the trip
- Personal gear
- Pre-trip safety talk
- Land and trail access issues
- Guiding and Cross-country Ski Touring
- Client management
- Gear preparation including sled for pulling gear
- Navigation and route-finding techniques
- Cross-country Skiing and Techniques
- Down hill - Telemark technique
- Techniques for classic skiing - diagonal stride, double poling, on -step double poling, uphill diagonal stride
- Techniques for skate skiing, the free skate, skate turn, offset skate, the diagonal skate, the one skate, the marathon skate, the two skate
- Selecting equipment and clothing suited to the skier's level of skill and type of skiing
- Wax selection, ski base preparation, and wax application for classic or skate skis
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate proper Nordic classical technique.
- Demonstrate proper Nordic skating technique.
- Demonstrate proper Nordic telemark technique.
- Demonstrate proper waxing technique for both classical and skate skis.
- Plan and prepare for an extended cross-country skiing trip including selecting an appropriate area, route, menu planning, food packing, equipment selection, and develop a risk management plan.
- Brief a group on the trip goals and objectives, complete client equipment check, and instruct others on ski and equipment care.
- Make judgments and decisions for the group appropriate to each individual member while ensuring that group goals and objectives are maintained.
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Grading System:
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Letters
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Passing Grade:
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B (70%)
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Grading Weight:
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Final Exam:
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20 %
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Field Experience:
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60 %
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Participation:
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20 %
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Percentage of Individual Work:
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100
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Course Offered in Other Programs:
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No
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Text Books:
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Required - NA, Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (CANSI) Training Binder
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Required - The Mountaineers, 2003, Mountaineering - The Freedom of the Hills (Seattle, WA, The Mountaineers Books). Chapters Covered: 2, 3, 4, 6, 16, 21, 22 & 23
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