Transcript title
Snowboarding III-Freestyle
Credits
1
Grading mode
Standard letter grades
Total contact hours
30
Other hours
30
Course Description
Focuses on freestyle techniques for advanced riders. Emphasis of instruction is on freestyle maneuvers, including straight airs, 180's, and straight airs with grabs, as well as etiquette when riding in the half-pipe, slope-style facilities and natural freestyle terrain. Equipment must be provided by the student.
Course learning outcomes
1. Explain the relationship between human behavior and health.
2. Engage regularly in skills development, safety practices, and fundamentals of snowboarding to develop overall physical fitness and enhance sports activities.
3. Summarize the skier/snowboarder responsibility code and practice it throughout the class and anytime skiing or snowboarding.
4. Develop a core of fundamental freestyle skills.
5. Explain progressions as they relate to freestyle skill development.
Content outline
- Introduction of Snowboarding III and equipment
- Skill assessment
- Mountain safety and terrain tactics
Required materials
Appropriate equipment will be highlighted and discussed in the first class. Equipment must be provided by the student.
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