PEP 3507:
Teaching Outdoor Skills

Spring Semester, 2006
2 credits

Instructor: Dr. Ken Gilbertson

 

Syllabus


Rec 1202 Syllabus

• READINGS/HANDOUTS:

- Cold Injuries: Hypothermia, Frostbite, Dehydration
- Hypothermia film clip
- Movin' On by Harry Roberts
- Introductions
- Conclusions
- Teaching Tips
- Lesson Plan Format

- No Word for Luck
- Six Ways to Avoid Cold Feet
- Causes of Heat Loss
- Winter Camping Skills Objectives
- Backpacking Trip Skills Objectives

Stove Repair Parts List

- Winter Camping Article
- How Adults Learn
- "Multimodal Lessons Engage Multiple Intelligences" by Mariam Sodergren
- "Hone Poling Power" - Double poling for nordic skiing

- Tips for Winter Camping
- Winter Cooking
- Winter Camping Equipment List

KNOTS
- The Roper's Page
- an outstanding resource for knots and how to tie them

Answer Key -
Exam I
Exam II
Exam III

Winter Camping Skills Rubric
Backpacking Skills Rubric

Instructor-Presentation Evaluation Rubric

Fitting a Backpack



RISK ASSESSMENT FORMS:
PDF version
MS Word Template

Self/Peer Assessment Form

• Items On RESERVE in the Library:
(look up "Gilbertson" in the instructor search)

-
Ski games : a fun-filled approach to teaching Nordic and
Alpine skills
/ Laurie Gullion

-
Snowshoeing / Gene Prater ; edited by Dave Felkley.

- Nordic skiing : steps to success / Laurie Gullion

- Wilderness navigation : finding your way using map, compass,
altimeter & GPS
/ Bob Burns, Mike Burns

Grades
Ken's Home Page