SRJC Course Outlines

12/6/2024 6:49:49 AMKFIT 9.2 Course Outline as of Fall 2025

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  KFIT 9.2Title:  INTERMEDIATE HIKING  
Full Title:  Intermediate Hiking
Last Reviewed:10/23/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum1.00Lab Scheduled3.006 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  26.25Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  KFIT 59.2

Catalog Description:
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An intermediate-hiking class that prepares students to learn hiking skills, techniques, and appropriate gear to safely hike and progress in a weekly hiking program based on personal fitness level.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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An intermediate-hiking class that prepares students to learn hiking skills, techniques, and appropriate gear to safely hike and progress in a weekly hiking program based on personal fitness level.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2024Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2025Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Describe the appropriate skills, techniques, and gear for intermediate level hiking trails.
2. Develop hiking safety plan and intermediate level routine to execute for the class.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify intermediate-level trails at local parks or outdoor areas.
2. Apply knowledge of the fundamentals of health-related fitness and proper progression toward developing a hiking routine.
3. Demonstrate appropriate park rules and trail etiquette.
4. Identify the safety issues associated with outdoor hiking.
5. Identify and explain how the body responds during physical activity through hiking.
6. Utilize proper body mechanics and technical hiking skills for safety and fitness development.
7. Identify and utilize appropriating hiking gear and footwear.

Topics and Scope
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I. Identify Intermediate-Level Trails
     A. Local parks
    B. Outdoor areas
    C. Hiking apps
    D. Hiking resources
II.  Developing a Intermediate-Level Hiking Routine
    A. Health related physical fitness
     B. Proper progression
    C. Fitness apps to record hiking routine
    D. Documenting date and distance  
III. Demonstrate Appropriate Park Rules and Trail Etiquette
IV. Technical Hiking Skills and Body Mechanics for Safety and Fitness Development
    A. Skill-related competencies
    B. Concepts
    C. Strategies
    D. Posture
     E. Overstriding
    F. Understriding
    G. Flapping feet
    H. Arm swing
V. Safety Issues with Outdoor Hiking
    A. Time of day
    B. Phone
    C. Distance
    D. Buddy system
    E. Weather
     F.  Nutrition and hydration
    G. Proper clothing and footwear
    H. Wildlife encounters

Assignments:
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1. Hiking logs
2. Written hiking routine with progressions of distance
3. Quizzes or Exams
4. Performance and self-evaluation exam

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
10 - 15%
Hiking log; written hiking routine with progressions of distance
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
10 - 20%
Performance and self-evaluation exam
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
5 - 15%
Quizzes or Exams
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
50 - 60%
Attendance and Participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness & Health. 2nd ed. Bushman, Barbara. Human Kinetics. 2017 (classic).

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