Tips for a Successful Hike!!!

Healthy Active Living

On _________________, the PPL _____class will be traveling to ___________________ to complete a hike together. The bus will leave at ______ and return at ______.

Trail food and menu planning

•	Hiking for 6 hours you will burn up to 6000 calories per day, which is twice your at home consumption. To replace these spent calories the hiker must consume one kilogram of well balanced food.

•	You will be hiking for about 2-3 hours so plan accordingly.

•	Pack food that is easy to carry, nutritious and good tasting!

The Importance of water

Equipment Familiarization

•	Footwear should be comfortable and suitable for the trail (e.g. hiking boots).

•	Clothing should be suitable for the weather. Be prepared for all types of weather (e.g. wind breaker, rain jacket, hat, sunglasses).

Packing Tips

When packing your backpack remember to:

•	pack heavier items near the bottom of your bag and close to your back

•	pack lighter items near the top of your bag

•	pack day items (sun screen, snack foods, map) near the top of your bag or pack them outside in accessible pockets

•	if necessary, waterproof your bag by double bagging everything

Safety on the Trail

•	The Lead: An experienced hiker who has prior knowledge of the trail, and will act as the decision maker (e.g. trail decisions, when to take breaks). No other individual will go ahead of the lead at any time.

•	The Sweep: Acts as the co-leader and assists the Lead in making decisions. The Sweep stays at the back of the pack, and will not pass any other individual.

•	The Buddy System: Pair up with a buddy and look out for each other!!!

*	Upon completion of the hike each student will reflect on their experience.

Each student will be responsible for completing a hiking reflection assignment!!!

Hiking Reflection

Upon completion of the hike, take some time to reflect upon the following questions. Please type your answers and provide lots of detail for full marks.

1.	Before arriving at the hike your teacher stressed the importance of "being safe at all times". Explain 4 specific things you did to make sure you were safe either before, during or after the hike.

2.	During this hiking adventure many different HEALTH and SKILL related components of fitness were focused upon. Identify one health related component and one skill related component that you focused on during the hike. Explain in detail why this fitness component was necessary in order to complete the hike.

This assignment will be due on ______________________________________. *** Please remember that late assignments will not be accepted ***

Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Knowledge/

Understanding	Explains the importance of "being safe at all times" with limited understanding.	Explains the importance of "being safe at all times" with some understanding.	Explains the importance of "being safe at all times" with considerable understanding.	Explains the importance of "being safe at all times" with thorough understanding.
Knowledge/

Understanding	Demonstrates a limited understanding of the fitness components needed to complete a hike.	Demonstrates a moderate understanding of the fitness components needed to complete a hike.	Demonstrates a considerable understanding of the fitness components needed to complete a hike.	Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the fitness components needed to complete a hike.

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