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SKB 105
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Title: | Ski History |
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Long Title: | Ski History |
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Course Description: | Presents the history of the sport of skiing and the Ski and Snowboard industry. Examines the changes in equipment, ski areas, and industry from late 1800¿s to today. Class will explore the different roles and influences ski industry leaders and innovators achieved. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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Status Notes: | Entered new course 12/5/05 s@ |
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Origin Notes: | CMC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Identify the major trends, individuals, groups, and events involved with the ski industry.
II. Demonstrate comprehension of the historical innovations and changes that have defined the sport today.
III. Apply a new awareness of the industry leader¿s role to elements within the ski industry.
IV. Analyze the importance of the ski industry in wars, economy, and marketing in the world economy.
V. Evaluate the industry as it exists today with regard to the changes that occurred over the past 100 years
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. The origins of the Ski industry
II. Early innovations
III. The advent of the Olympics and completion
IV. Effects of WWII and the industry
V. The creation of the modern ski area
VI. Manufacturing and material changes
VII. Changes in consumer perceptions and ideals
VIII. Effects of the EPA acts
IX. The Merging of the Ski industry
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