STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Identify proper techniques for dressing for the cold and recognizing the physiology of the cold.

 II.     Identify the elements associated with hypothermia and frostbite and treating both conditions.

 III.    Identify methods for protecting the skin and eyes from sun exposure while engaging in winter sports

 IV.     Recognizing potential avalanche hazards and awareness of survival and rescue procedures in the backcountry.

 V.      Recognize the legal risks and liabilities assumed when snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, or ice skating

 VI.     Recognize the proper accident procedures for on slope incidents.

 VII.    Recognize the ski area safety rules.

 VIII.   Recognize ski area boundaries.

 IX.     Recognize the color-coded ski trail signage.

 X       Evaluate and select the different types winter sports equipment.

 XI.     Recognize the importance of preparing you body and cardio-respiratory endurance.

 XII.    Discuss the benefits of muscular strength and endurance and flexibility.

 XIII.   Demonstrate the fundamental skills for the appropriate winter sport activity

 XIV.    Demonstrate how to control speed and changing direction with turns.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Types of winter sports

         A.      Selection and description of appropriate Alpine ski gear.

                 1.      Skis, boots, bindings, poles, clothing

         B.      Selection and description of appropriate Snowboarding gear

                 1.      Snowboards, bindings, boots, clothing

         C.      Selection and description of appropriate Nordic ski gear

                 1.      Skis, boots, bindings, poles, clothing

         D.      Selection and description of appropriate Ice Skating gear

                 1.      Ice Skates, clothing

         E.      Selection and description of appropriate Snowshoeing gear

                 1.      Snowshoes, boots, bindings, clothing

 II.     Orientation to Safety

         A.      Safe techniques for preventing injuries

         B.      Winter Sports etiquette

         C.      Skiers/Riders Safety Code

         D.      Getting on and off the ski lift

 III.    Mechanics and Physiology of Winter Sports

         A.      Proper fitting and uses of equipment

         B.      Physical Conditioning (strength, endurance, flexibility, aerobic)

         C.      Developing appropriate muscle memory

 IV.     Fundamental skills of Winter Sports

         A.      Alpine Skiing/Telemark Skiing/Snowboarding

                 1.      Gliding, edging, turning, stopping, falling, getting up

                 2.      Descending hills under control

         B.      Nordic Skiing

                 1.      Gliding, edging, turning, stopping, falling, getting up

                 2.      Descending hills under control

                 3.      Uphill skiing/skate skiing

         C.      Ice Skating

                 1.      Gliding, edging, turning, stopping, falling, getting up

         D.      Snowshoeing

                 1.      Climbing and descending hills in deep snow

                 2.      Winter safety in the backcountry

 V.      Appropriate places for backcountry winter sports

         A.      Local and statewide winter venues

         B.      Local and statewide backcountry locations

         C.      Inherent backcountry dangers in winter

                 1.      Weather, terrain, snowpack, avalanches, navigation skills