COURSE OUTLINE                                                            

Course Title:    Practical Hiking / Hill Trekking

Course Code: PEDU -647

Credit Hours:  02

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

This course is designed to give the students a better understanding of the fundamental knowledge needed to enjoy hiking safely. Students will experience a lifelong activity that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle. Specific instructional objectives include the following:

1. To introduce students to the fun and exciting world of Hiking and Hill Trekking.

2. To Introduces hiking concepts and skills necessary to hike safely as a regular fitness activity and fitness for hiking, route planning, safety, and environmental considerations.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Specific learning outcomes for students include the following:

• Demonstrate hiking and Hill Trekking skills (proper equipment, conditioning, proper clothing, how to hike).
• Demonstrate proper hiking and backpacking safety.
• Be familiar with the essential skills needed for Hill Trekking
• Be able to know the different sights and plants of northern areas of Pakistan.

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

• Improve overall physical conditioning through participation in hiking activities.
• Apply basic hiking skills and concepts when planning safe and enjoyable hikes.
• Utilize environmentally conscious practices when participating in hiking activities.
• Recognize how to use hiking in a lifelong fitness, health, and wellness program.

Course Title:    Practical Hiking / Hill Trekking

Course Code: PEDU -647

Credit Hours:  02

Instructor:       Yasir Iqbal

Email:              [email protected]

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

This course is designed to give the students a better understanding of the fundamental knowledge needed to enjoy hiking safely. Students will experience a lifelong activity that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle. Specific instructional objectives include the following:

1. To introduce students to the fun and exciting world of Hiking and Hill Trekking.

2. To Introduces hiking concepts and skills necessary to hike safely as a regular fitness activity and fitness for hiking, route planning, safety, and environmental considerations.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Specific learning outcomes for students include the following:

• Demonstrate hiking and Hill Trekking skills (proper equipment, conditioning, proper clothing, how to hike).
• Demonstrate proper hiking and backpacking safety.
• Be familiar with the essential skills needed for Hill Trekking
• Be able to know the different sights and plants of northern areas of Pakistan.

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

• Improve overall physical conditioning through participation in hiking activities.
• Apply basic hiking skills and concepts when planning safe and enjoyable hikes.
• Utilize environmentally conscious practices when participating in hiking activities.
• Recognize how to use hiking in a lifelong fitness, health, and wellness program.

READINGS

                                                            COURSE SCHEDULE

RESEARCH PROJECT /PRACTICALS/LABS/ASSIGNMENTS

Students will submit report after Hiking

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA