PE 260 - Northwest Fitness Exploration

2 CR

Students meet at nearby sites in the Cascades Mountains. A variety of outdoor activities are introduced with a focus on basic skills and safety practices. Activities vary by quarter but may include snowshoeing, plant identification, NW geology, orienteering, kayaking, backpacking, outdoor food preparation, camping, biking and rock climbing.

Grade Scale: A (4.0)/ Satisfactory (2.0)/ Unsatisfactory (0.0).

Prerequisite(s): The ability to hike and bike comfortably for 3-6 miles.

Course Outcomes

Identify basic skills needed to take part in and plan for a variety of outdoor activities.
Demonstrate an ability to identify, care for, and maintain outdoor equipment.
Identify safety considerations in a variety of outdoor activities.
Identify sensitive environmental components of the Puget Sound and Cascade mountain ecosystems.
Identify social, emotional, mental, and physical benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through continued engagement in lifetime outdoor aerobic activities

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