Course of Study

Course: Downhill Skiing: PED 181

Instructor: Bruce D. Olson

Office: Room 657, Armory

Phone: 540-863-2883 toll free 877-733-7522 (within service area)

Email: bolson@dslcc.edu

Fax: 540-863-2815

Course Description

This class teaches the basic skills of downhill skiing, selection, and use of equipment, terminology, and safety rules.

Text

Cortell, Skiing Everyone, Hunter Textbooks.

Student Performance Objectives

Level A

Provide preliminary instruction in snow skiing

Demonstrate straight running

Demonstrate straight snowplow – wedge turn

Level B

Glide forward on two feet

Demonstrate how to traverse the slopes

Level C

Demonstrate the stem turn

Demonstrate how to sideslip

Demonstrate a Christie uphill

Level D

Demonstrate Stem Christies

Level E

Demonstrate parallel turns

Level F

Demonstrate the shortswing

Demonstrate wedeln

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Grading Policy

Attendance and Skills Test 30%

Lessons/Practice/Diary 60%

Written Exam 10%

The written exam will cover material from the textbook. Prior to taking the exam, the student’s skating card should be returned to the instructor

90 – 100 A

80 – 89 B

70 – 79 C

60 – 69 D

Below 60 F

Academic Conduct

Academic conduct will be governed by the college policy in the DSLCC Catalog.

Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. Any student found accountable for any academic fraudulence will at minimum receive a zero for the assignment in question.

Any conduct or action un-becoming or un-professional while attending session at a different location may result in the offending individual receiving grade penalties imposed at the discretion of the instructor.

Class Attendance and Administrative Withdrawal

Class Attendance is an integral part of grading in this course, therefore, attendance and participation is required to successfully complete the course.

All lessons should be taken at the Homestead Ski Area and completed prior to the closing of the slopes. Usually closing occurs around March 01, but closing can occur earlier if conditions are unfavorable. Regardless of when closing occurs, you are responsible for completing assignments. Lessons are to be spread out. It is not acceptable to complete all lessons at the end of the skiing season

When a student is unable to complete the skiing course or if closing occurs before completing the course, the student should request permission to withdraw. The instructor will not initiate withdrawal procedures; students must assume this responsibility. A student’s withdraw from a course without academic penalty must be made by. Anyone who has not withdrawn by this date and who has not completed at least the "D" level requirements will receive an F.

Class Schedule and Office Hours

Office hours will be posted outside my office door. I will be available to assist students during these times in my office. An appointment can be made, if necessary, for other times.

Wednesday, January 2nd: Orientation

All Lessons will be taken at the Homestead Resort: Hours of Operation 10:00am-6:00pm

Lesson Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11:00am and 12:00pm / 2:00pm and 3:00pm

Wednesday: 4:00pm and 5:00pm

Thursday: 4:00pm and 5:00pm

Saturday: 2:00pm and 3:00pm

Blackout Periods (Holidays and Special Events) January 18th-21st

January 25th-27th

February 15th-18th

Homestead Pricing per Lesson:

Ski Lesson $35.00

Ski Lesson with Rental $40.00