| Tuesday & Thursday
- 12N to 1:40PM Instructor: Al Sosa
200A Chase Physical Education Bldg.
Office Hrs. 9- 10:00 AM (M -F)
Office Phone: 436-3595
Text Book: Mountain Bike Like A Champion. by
Ned Overend, Rodale Press, 1999.
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to teach the
basic skills that are necessary to be able to
safely and successfully enjoy the sport of mountain biking.
Students will become aware
of the proper fit of helmets and bikes, gear selection, RPM and
frame configuration,
single-track techniques of climbing and downhill riding,
environmental concerns, and an
appreciation of cardiovascular fitness and health through
mountain biking.
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES
The students will become knowledgeable
about the skills and techniques
associated with mountain biking and being able to safely and
effectively negotiate the
various challenges of off-road trail riding. The class will also
address bike care and
maintenance, physical fitness and environmental concerns.
III. COURSE ACTIVITIES
The majority of the class will be spent
in activity, riding on a variety of trails and
roads near the campus. Instruction will be given on mountain
biking technique, bike care
and maintenance, safety, environmental concerns and physical
fitness. The class will be
gradually exposed to longer rides and more difficult trails.
IV .WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
Students will be required to submit a
log of their daily class experiences. The log
should include a record of their heart rate take at the
beginning, middle and end of each
class, an evaluation of their personal performance relative to
the class ride and trail
difficulty, and any other information of personal interest.
V. COURSE CONTENT
A. Biking equipment
1. Bikes -frame design, sizing &
set-up, gears & brakes, peddles
2. Clothing -comfort, body temp., weather considerations,
helmets &
goggles, shoes & gloves
3. Care & repair -cleaning & lubrication, tires & brakes,
changing &
repairing flat tires, campus facilities & bike shops
B. Safety
I. Equipment concerns- (pre-ride
check)
a. helmet & clothing
b. bike frame issues
c. brakes
d. tires & air pressure
e. lubrication
f food & water
2. Trail & weather conditions
3. Seasonal concerns- fall leaves, snow, hunters, etc.
4. Road riding vs. trail riding -riding with a partner
C. Special trail concerns
I. Environmental impact -Leave No
Sign (LNS)
2. Shared usage -hikers, horses, other riders, etc.
3. Private & public land use issues
D. Riding technique
I. Body position -balance, braking &
weight distribution (flats, uphill &
downhill situations), shock absorption (attack position)
2. Vision, anticipation, speed & line
3. Trail changes -uphill, downhill, turns, clearing
obstacles (roots, rocks,
logs & branches), traction, mud & water
E. Fitness concerns
1. Cardiovascular endurance
2. Muscle endurance & strength
3. Principles of athletic performance
VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
All students will be expected to :
A. Submit a daily class log.
B. Demonstrate knowledge & awareness of safe biking behaviors.
C. Demonstrate the ability to clean & lubricate their bike
appropriately.
D. Demonstrate the ability to change & repair a flat tire.
E. Demonstrate an awareness & behavior that minimizes
environmental impact
while mountain biking.
F. Demonstrate good technique on their bike in a variety of
trail situations.
G. Demonstrate knowledge of methods of evaluating their personal
fitness & its
relationship to fun & benefits of mountain biking.
VII. GRADING
| A. Submit a
completed daily class log |
25% |
B. Demonstrate
knowledge of bike safety, bike parts,
care & maintenance |
25% |
C. Demonstrate good
basic mountain bike riding technique &
awareness of environmental concerns |
25% |
| D. Class attendance
(100% attendance is expected), attitude & effort |
25% |
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