Skate-Based Action Sports

Catalog description

This course explores the fundamental skills and safety concepts necessary to engage in skate-based action sports effectively. Safety procedures such as, choosing locations and terrain appropriate for an individual’s skill set and experience level are emphasized. Skate-based learning progressions address various skating techniques including proper stance, effective stopping, efficient pushing, turning, carving, sliding, core-specific land paddling strokes and bracing with the paddle. In addition, equipment selection and care, safety equipment requirements, regulations, trip planning and logistics, outdoor adventure leadership, and minimum environmental impact techniques are examined. There is an overview of the various types of skateboards longboards/land paddling boards and in-line skates as well as necessary safety equipment.