Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25

REC 1200 - Mountain Biking


Introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of mountain biking.

Credit Hours: 1
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Learning and Doing
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable mountain biking experiences.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing basic mountain bike riding techniques.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in basic land navigation and travel techniques while mountain biking.
  • Students will be able to explain and demonstrate basic mountain bike maintenance and repair techniques.
  • Students will be able to formulate an energy control plan that takes into consideration such factors as nutrition, fitness, and the physical demands of mountain biking.
  • Students will be able to apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in mountain biking.
  • Students will be able to apply knowledge from the discipline of environmental ethics to minimize environmental and social impacts related to mountain biking.
  • Students will be able to develop trip plans for single and multiday mountain biking experiences.
  • Students will be able to engage in mountain biking as an ongoing leisure pursuit.
  • Students will be able to articulate the general value of mountain biking from various disciplinary perspectives, including such disciplines as natural resource management, public health, and parks, recreation and leisure studies.
  • Students will be able to meaningfully communicate learning in appropriate formats and language.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate a sense of self by reflecting on lessons learned through multiple field experiences.


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