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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
KFIT 9.2 | Title:
INTERMEDIATE HIKING |
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Full Title:
Intermediate Hiking |
Last Reviewed:10/23/2023 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 1.50 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 26.25 | Total 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
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.
(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: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2024 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2025 | Inactive: | |
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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.
Objectives:
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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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