Indiana University - Aspen/Snowmass Ski Courses - E396
	Course Title: Intermediate Alpine Skiing (Aspen/Snowmass) E396 3 credits COURSE OUTLINE Introduction to the Second Year Course: Objectives; requirements; lab week arrangements. Review of First Year Experience: Skier journal; instructor evaluations; video analysis. Boot Fit and Body Alignment: Further emphasis on the importance of the selection of the ski boot and of the kinetic chain. Peak Performance: Skiing and effects of altitude. Peak Performance: Skiing and ski injuries; proper conditioning and exercise program. Expert Skiing I: Primary movements teaching system. Expert Skiing II: Powder, bumps and carving. Physics of Skiing: Principles of physics applied to skiing. Science of Snow: Atmospheric science laws related to weather and snowfall. Geology of the Rockies: Origin of mountain formations. History of Colorado Skiing: Influences of individuals, circumstances, and locale on the development of recreational skiing. Four Poles of the Sports Diamond: Weems Westfeldt's innovative method of categorizing performance components and how to balance those components for brilliance. Significance of the Veterans of the Tenth Mountain Division: The story of the men who created American skiing after World War II. Origins of Skiing in Aspen: A look back at early ski experiences. Development of the Skier Journal: Details for laboratory week. Texts: Kenneth Baum with Richard Prubo.The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential with the Mind-Body Connection Harold Harb. Anyone Can Be An Expert Skier: A New Way to Ski Harold Harb. Anyone Can be an Expert Skier: Powder, Bumps, and Carving Abbott Fay. A History of Skiing in Colorado Weems Westfeldt. Brilliant Skiing, Every Day Go back to IU ski course information, click here. For further information contact Dr. Pugh, Poplars Building 832, at 812-855-1775 or rgpugh@indiana.edu.