Faculty: S. Tomasovic Office Hours: Tue/Thr By Appointment Office Location: Robinson A 324 Office Phone: 703.993.1098 Email: stomasov@gmu.edu Prerequisites / Co-requisites: None University Catalogue Course Description George Mason University College of Education and Human Development Physical Activity for Lifetime Wellness RECR 131 (001): Downhill skiing (1) Spring 2017 Friday 1/27/2016: 4:30 6:00 Aquatic Ctr 112 Sundays 1/29 2/05 2/12: 9 am 5 pm @ Ski Liberty, PA Teaches and refines basic skills and techniques of downhill skiing, including becoming familiar with use of ski equipment, terminology, and safety rules. Includes lecture and field experience to improve downhill skiing skills. Course Overview The orientation class is for course review, procedures, trip logistics, course documents, and ski safety discussion. Students take three 1-hour lessons each ski day, taught by a Ski Liberty professional instructor (PSIA certified) in the morning. The course is designed to improve your ability (all levels are offered from beginner to expert). The rest of the day is ski instruction and/or practice with the GMU faculty instructor (PSIA certified) or on your own. Course Delivery Method: The course is delivered using a face-to-face format. Learner Objectives: This course is designed to enable student to do the following upon completion. 1. Discuss basic conditioning exercises. 2. Use appropriate terminology related to skiing. 3. Demonstrate and perform basic skiing skills: turning, stopping, getting up, use of poles. 4. Demonstrate appropriate use of ski equipment. 5. Develop a higher level of fitness through downhill skiing. 6. Discuss and demonstrate personal safety. 7. Analyze individual fundamental techniques of skiing. 8. Explain how skiing can become a lifetime sport. Required Materials: 1. Ski equipment: Personal or Rented Available at Ski Liberty 2. Jacket and snow pants: Warm windproof, waterproof, breathable 3. Accessories: Gloves, mittens, ski goggles, socks, sunscreen, hats, headbands, Helmets (recommended for all levels can be rented at Ski Liberty) 4. Insulating layers: Long underwear, tights, shell jackets Professional Standards: Not Applicable Required Texts: Cottrell, J. (2011). Skiing Everyone. Winston-Salem: Hunter Textbooks Inc. (Available: GMU Bookstore) Skiing Safety Handout / Activity (First Class Session) Video: Skiing Techniques Day #1 of class
Course Performance Evaluation / Assessment: Students are expected to submit all assignments on time in the manner outlined by the instructor. (Syllabus) Assignments: For successful completion of this course Participate in all class sessions effort skill development & improvement written work 1. First orientation class session: Course syllabus/objectives, video, safety (10 points) a. Group discussions: safety, view videos, complete worksheets / guest lecture b. Complete Safety Handout / Worksheet c. Complete ski rental forms if necessary. 2. Participation Points: 20 points are awarded each skiing class session. (60 points) a. Each student takes a lesson each skiing day for full participation points. b. In addition each student skis 4-5 additional hours during the 6-7 hour day. 3. Self-Evaluation and Analysis: for each class - one-hour ski lesson. (15 points) a. Identify your ski instructor by name, the date, the time, and your lesson level. b. Write a 100-150 word, double spaced, summary of what you learned using terminology c. E-mail to instructor: By Friday 5 p.m. of each week. d. Grading: 3 Lessons each write up = 5 points 4. Final ski article paper (15 points) a. Write a 350-400 word, double spaced paper using research or the textbook. Use specific text terminology, explain which sections of the text were most useful and interesting. Relate the information to your own ski learning and experiences. Cite the text page numbers as you write the paper. b. College level writing is expected using APA or MLA style and guidelines. c. E-mail the paper to the professor BY the last day of class. d. Penalty points (-5) assessed for each day that the report is late. Other Requirements 1. On occasion it may be necessary for a make-up session or alternative day to take this class. a. Discuss this with the instructor ahead of schedule b. If, Ski Liberty temporarily closes for the day due to weather/snow conditions, class will be cancelled. c. If, GMU closes due to weather conditions, an alternative date may be arranged. 2. Participation is required and expected for all class sessions. 3. Participation points are awarded for satisfactory completion of each participatory class session. a. Attend and observe, even if experiencing minor health problems. b. Exceptions for absences will be given consideration: If a student has a well-documented medical excuse with a physician s contact information available If the student has previously discussed university sponsored function to attend. c. Partial points are earned for partial participation, for example, late arrivals and early departures. 4. Please inform the instructor of any injury or physical limitation on a medical form the first day of class. If you are injured during class, DROP THIS COURSE. There are no make up sessions. 5. Students are expected to act responsibly, or be dismissed from the course, which results in course failure.
Course Performance Evaluation Weighting 10% Required: First day of class for: course orientation, equipment overview, video viewing, discussion 60% Participation in 3 x one hour ski lessons during the 3 all day skiing sessions 15% Completion of 3 ski lesson self evaluation and analysis 15% Completion of a written paper on skiing techniques Grading Policies 1. Students must complete all written assignments to receive a passing grade of C or better. 2. If the student stops attending or fails to officially withdraw from class, it may result in course failure. 3. Grading Scale: 93-100 = A 77-79 = C+ 90-92 = A- 73-76 = C 87-89 = B + 70-72 = C- 83-86 = B 60-69 = D 80-82 = B- 0-59 = F Professional Dispositions: Students are expected to exhibit professional behaviors and dispositions at all times. This class adheres to all university policies and regulations re: sexual harassment and equal opportunity. The goal is to provide you with a safe, fair, and equitable learning environment. Class Schedule SPRING 2017 DAILY SCHEDULE January 1/27 January 1/29 February 2/05 February 2/12 Day Date Points Topics SPRING 2016 Friday 1/27/2016 10 points Lecture: Aquatic #112 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Syllabus and Course Overview / Complete Ski Liberty Rental Agreement Forms / Downhill Ski Video - Discussion of Ski techniques: Safety Rules & handout terminology clothing equipment Basic skiing skills: Stop get up turn change direction on & off ski lift Fitness & Conditioning Sunday 1/29/2017 20 points Ski Class: Ski Liberty 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Due: 5 points Ski lesson analysis / evaluation Sunday 2/05/2017 20 points Ski Class: Ski Liberty 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Due: 5 points Ski lesson analysis / evaluation Sunday 2/12/2017 20 points Ski Class: Ski Liberty 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Due: 5 points Ski lesson analysis / evaluation Due: 15 points Final Ski Technique Report Paper Note: Faculty reserves the right to alter the schedule as necessary, with notification to students.
Core Values Commitment: The College of Education and Human Development is committed to collaboration, ethical leadership, innovation, research-based practice, and social justice. Students are expected to adhere to these principles: http://cehd.gmu.edu/values/. GMU Policies and Resources for Students: Policies Students must adhere to the guidelines of the Mason Honor Code (http://oai.gmu.edu/the-mason-honor-code/). Students must follow the university policy for Responsible Use of Computing (see http://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/responsible-use-of-computing/). Students are responsible for the content of university communications sent to their Mason email account and are required to activate their account and check it regularly. All communication from the university, college, school, and program will be sent to students solely through their Mason email account. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations in a course must be registered with George Mason University Disability Services. Approved accommodations will begin at the time the written letter from Disability Services is received by the instructor (see http://ods.gmu.edu/). Students must follow the university policy stating that all sound emitting devices shall be silenced during class unless otherwise authorized by the instructor. Campus Resources Support for submission of assignments to Tk20 should be directed to tk20help@gmu.edu or https://cehd.gmu.edu/aero/tk20. Questions or concerns regarding use of Blackboard should be directed to http://coursessupport.gmu.edu/. The George Mason University Writing Center staff provides a variety of resources and services (e.g., tutoring, workshops, writing guides, handbooks) intended to support students as they work to construct and share knowledge through writing (see http://writingcenter.gmu.edu/). The George Mason University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff consists of professional counseling and clinical psychologists, social workers, and counselors who offer a wide range of services (e.g., individual and group counseling, workshops and outreach programs) to enhance students personal experience and academic performance (see http://caps.gmu.edu/). The George Mason University Office of Student Support staff helps students negotiate life situations by connecting them with appropriate campus and off-campus resources. Students in need of these services may contact the office by phone (703-993-5376). Concerned students, faculty and staff may also make a referral to express concern for the safety or well-being of a Mason student or the community by going to http://studentsupport.gmu.edu/, and the OSS staff will follow up with the student. For additional information on the College of Education and Human Development, please visit our website https://cehd.gmu.edu/. Transportation: A GMU van is usually available for student Ski Liberty transportation sign up early Class Day #1. Students are expected to furnish their own transportation to the ski area, car pooling is encouraged. Downhill Skiing Course Policies and Procedures: 1. Registration for RECR 131 must be completed by the first orientation class session. 2. Participation in the first orientation class session is required for overview unless discussed w/ instructor. 3. Practice and improvement opportunities are held each class session with a certified instructor.
4. Wear and/or bring all appropriate clothing to each skiing class session. 5. Attention is expected during class discussion, practice sessions, and video viewing. 6. Differing student abilities are taken into consideration for placement in the different ski level classes. 7. Instructor observes progress of each student throughout each ski session. Class Levels for Lessons: 1. Ski Liberty assigns students to different skill level depending upon ability. 2. Class levels are designed to place skiers with similar abilities into a class suited to their needs. 3. If you are not sure of your class level, ask the advice of your instructor. Level 1: Level 2: Level 3: Level 4: Level 5: Level 6: Level 7/8: Ski Area Procedures: First time on skis Skis in a cautious wedge, able to stop, turn and control speed. Skier makes linked round wedge turns left and right on beginner trails. Skier skis all beginner trails with confidence: Tails of skis skid parallel. Skier skis in a wide stance parallel all the time on easier intermediate trails. Skier skis in narrow parallel stance on smooth intermediate/expert trails. Uses pole touch. Confident - makes rhythmic, open stance, parallel turns w/ pole touches. Skis bumps slowly. 9:00-9:15 a.m. Arrive at the Ski Liberty check- in desk @ the Group Sales Office. Purchase: Courtesy Staff: Ski ticket from Ski Liberty arranged by the instructor. Check out the rental ski equipment skis boots poles @ Ski Liberty Ski lesson: Levels range from Beginner-Level #1 to Accomplished Skier-Level #8. Lesson Times 10 am - 12 noon 2 pm - 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm 7 pm Beginner Lessons: Offered every hour 12:30 1:30 p.m. Plan to meet for lunch in the eating area to discuss the skiing, ask questions. Recommendation: Pack a snack for after skiing. 4:15 4:30 p.m. Turn in ski rentals. 5:00 p.m. Departure for Northern Virginia Arrival @ GMU approximately 7 pm Ski Liberty Contact Information: http://www.libertymountainresort.com OR www.skiliberty.com 1. Ski Liberty: (717) 642-8282 2. Snow Report: (717) 642-9000 3. Group Office: (717) 642-8282 ext. 3305 4. Interactive Trail Map: http://www.skiliberty.com/lmr/interactive-trail-map.aspx Directions to Ski Liberty: Access Google Maps or the Waze App 1. Travel time is approximately 90+ minutes, one-way 2. Directions from Northern Virginia / Washington D.C. a. Take the Beltway 495 to Maryland I-270 North to Frederick, MD b. In Frederick, I-270 becomes Rt. 15 North c. Travel on Rt. 15 North toward Gettysburg, PA d. Take the Emmitsburg, MD exit off of Rt. #15 (this is a left onto So. Seton Avenue) e. Follow approximately 2 miles to the Emmitsburg traffic light and turn left on Rt. 140 West f. Rt. 140 then becomes Rt. 16 West at the Pennsylvania state line
g. Follow Rt. 16 West to Rt. 116 East and turn right onto Rt. 116 for approximately 3 miles. h. Ski Liberty is on the right. There is a sign at the entrance road on your right. i. Park your vehicle in the FREE parking area j. Meet the instructor inside the Group Sales building around 9:00 AM Payment - Cost Information: ( Group Rates) : http://www.libertymountainresort.com 1. FULL payment is due each Liberty Ski Class Session. 2. GROURP RATE PAYMENTS: PAID DIRECTLY to Ski Liberty @ check-in 3. Rental breakage insurance is included in the price of the rental equipment. 4. Lost or stolen items are NOT covered by the rental fee. 5. Lift Ticket Only: All open lifts & trails Learn to Ski/Snowboard Package: See Liberty Mountain Exclusive Beginner deal - syllabus All Mountain Package: Rental equipment: includes helmet and class lesson @ level Ski Liberty Special Offer: Mountain Passport Card - Exclusively for First Timers Ages 8 and over! This will give you your NEXT VISIT IS FREE + 40% discounts on lift tickets and rental equipment and FREE lessons for the remainder of the winter season! You've completed your First Class lesson, now you're ready for your Mountain Passport Card: Exclusive beginner's only card loaded with discounts! Your Passport Card will entitle you to: o A free All Mountain Package, good on your very next visit o 40% off all lift and rental equipment each visit for the rest of the season! o One FREE ski class lesson each visit for the rest of the winter ski season! o Coupon for 15% off an accessory purchase in the Liberty Mountain Sports retail shop o The Mountain Passport is available when purchased the day the First Class lesson is taken. o The Mountain Passport may be purchased up to two weeks after the First Class lesson was taken. o Ask your instructor for details. At the end of your lesson, your Instructor will tell you where to go to get your Mountain Passport. The Ski Liberty goal is to give you all the tools you need to become a confident skier or snowboarder. A lifetime of winter fun awaits you! Special Group Meals Super Saver Meal: (Save up to 25%) No need to pack a lunch, if you do not have time. Choose from 4 different meal options. Choose when you have lunch in the Alpine Market food court. The instructor will take a meal ticket head count prior to the ski session payments. Option 1 - Cheeseburger or hot dog, French fries, cookie or fruit, and small drink. Option 2 - Bowl of soup, tossed salad, cookie or fruit, and small drink. Option 3 - Turkey or ham sandwich, chips, cookie or fruit, and small drink. Option 4 - Personal pizza, chips, cookie or fruit, and small drink.