For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Seward County Community College physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity
Outcome #8: Show the ability to contribute to political, civic, and community responsibilities as an informed member of society
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
- To determine appropriate gear for the environment to be encountered.
- To choose a campsite considering location and space.
- To work with others in cooking, cleaning, tent pitching and other camp duties.
- To hike safely and knowledgeably in a wilderness area.
- To live comfortably in a wilderness setting.
- Demonstrate proper travel in a wilderness environment.
- Demonstrate and perform proper trail etiquette.
- Understand hazards in a wilderness environment.
- Understand and demonstrate good group dynamics.
- Gear and supplies (for camping, hiking, eating, etc.)
- Outdoor cooking, sanitation, and living skills
- Shelters (pitching tents)
- Location of camp
- Appropriate behavior on trails and minimum impact ethics
- Pack balance and weight. (Supplies for day hike vs. overnight)
- Lecture
- Demonstration
- Discussion
- Practice
- Films
- Handouts
- Diagrams
Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include demonstration of accurate knowledge of camping skills and completion of the planned trip.
SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by testing.
SCCC Outcome 2 will be assessed and measured by testing, projects, and reflection papers
SCCC Outcome 3 will be assessed and measured by group discussions.
SCCC Outcome 4 will be assessed and measured by analysis of camping sites, trails, and pack supplies and the actions following analysis.
SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured by the student successfully navigating the 60-mile trip down the Current River.
SCCC Outcome 6 will be assessed and measured by participation in travel through areas with other cultural influences, and meeting with other trail users, boarding, cast off, and completion of the planned trip in a safe manner.
SCCC Outcome 7 will be assessed and measured by interpersonal interactions with students, instructors and local community members in the areas of travel for this class.
SCCC Outcome 8 will be assessed and measured by discussions.
SCCC Outcome 9 will be assessed and measured by instructor evaluation.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.