Maricopa Community Colleges  PED101LK   19926-20076 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/25/92
PED101LK 19926-20076 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Hiking
Development of safe and effective hiking skills. Essentials and requirements for safe hiking; proper hiking clothing and attire; impact of hiking on the environment.
Prerequisites: None.
Common Competency Course
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PED101LK   19926-20076 Hiking
1. Describe the relation of frequency, intensity, and duration to physical training. (I)
2. Demonstrate various hiking paces for walking uphill, downhill, and on the level. (I)
3. List and describe requirements and supplies needed for hiking safely. (II)
4. Describe and wear proper clothing and shoes for a given hiking activity. (III)
5. Describe the impact of hiking on the environment, and how to protect the environment during hiking activities. (IV)
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PED101LK   19926-20076 Hiking
    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
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