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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/27/07 |
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PED101LK 20082-20086 |
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2 Period(s) |
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Hiking |
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Development of safe and effective hiking skills.
Essentials and requirements for safe hiking; proper hiking clothing and
attire; impact of hiking on the environment. |
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Common Competency Course |
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Course Note: PED101LK may be repeated for credit. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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PED101LK 20082-20086 |
Hiking |
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Describe the relation of frequency, intensity, and duration to physical training. (I) |
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Demonstrate various hiking paces for walking uphill, downhill, and on the level. (I) |
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List and describe requirements and supplies needed for hiking safely. (II) |
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Describe and wear proper clothing and shoes for a given hiking activity. (III) |
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Describe the impact of hiking on the environment, and how to protect the environment during hiking activities. (IV) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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PED101LK
20082-20086 |
Hiking |
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I. Physical training A. Specificity of training B. Frequency, intensity, and duration C. Setting the pace 1. Walking uphill 2. Walking downhill 3. Walking on the level II. Safety on the trail A. Basic essentials 1. Trail food 2. Water B. Clothing 1. Type 2. Layering C. Sun exposure 1. Sunglasses 2. Sunscreen D. First aid kit 1. Contents 2. Personal safety items E. Map and compass 1. Terrain 2. Direction F. Buddy system: hiking with a partner G. Weather 1. Forcasting 2. Heat stress 3. Hypothermia 4. Storms and lightning III. How to dress A. Types of clothing B. Boots/shoes C. Day pack/hip pack IV. Awareness of environment A. Pack it in; pack it out B. Hiking in groups |