New NIACC Credit Class for Spring 2009

PEA-130 Downhill Skiing (1 S.H.)
Tuesday and Thursday 2:40 - 4:10, CB-100
January 20 - Feb 5
(Note: Starts the 2nd week of classes)
Plus 2 ski days arranged on weekends
Instructor: Bruce McKee

Description:

Fundamentals of downhill (alpine) skiing with a combination of classroom discussion, demonstration, on-the-slope skiing lessons and evaluation. The class meets for nine hours of classroom instruction and will have twelve hours of ski instruction. Students will be required to sign up for two one-day, weekend ski trips with the class during the semester, and will ski with the class during the lesson time. The lab-fee ($60) in addition to the tuition will cover the cost of the lift ticket on each of the ski days. The rental fee will be paid directly to the ski resort. A student may provide their own ski equipment rather than renting. This course will not cover snowboarding, nor cross country (Nordic) skiing.

(1 S.H -1st 8-weeks)

Units of Instructions: - Downhill (Alpine) Skiing:

• Overview of Skiing, History and Ski Resorts
• Ski Equipment and Clothing
• Ski Fitness
• Safety
• Skiing Movement Analysis
• Ski Technique - Learning how to ski - (Weekends-arranged)

Additional course fee:
Students will be required to attend two one-day ski trips and will pay for the lift ticket and ski/boot rental.
A lab fee of $60 for two lift tickets will be charged at the time of registration.
The cost of renting equipment will be paid by the student to the ski resort on the day of the trip, approximately $22-$35 per rental. Students may use their own ski equipment if they so choose.

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NIACC Ski and Snowboard Club
North Iowa Area Community College, 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401-7299, 423-1264 or 1-888-GO NIACC
www.niacc.edu