Beginning Trail Hiking

Catalog description

This course serves as an introduction to trail hiking and involves the exploration of local trails surrounding the campus. This activity class is designed to promote a higher level of fitness, and the basic knowledge sufficient to hike during leisure time in an outdoor environment. Major topics include: appropriate clothing and footwear, equipment, safety, exercise benefits and training principles, Leave No Trace outdoor ethics, navigation and enjoyment of outdoor exploration. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. This course requires the ability to walk outside on trails, which are often uneven surfaces, in all types of weather indicative of the San Diego climate. Additionally, the course will address the influence of nutrition, health concerns, injury prevention, and strategies for lifelong health and wellness. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-7B)