Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for the cross country skiing activity.
- Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the conditions of the activity.
- Address packaging and storage considerations when menu planning.
- Identify possible hazards associated with the activity.
- Access relevantsources to interpret weather and environmental information.
- Identify an appropriate activity site according to contextual issues, relevantlegislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Select equipment.
- Select equipment according to construction features and contextual issues, and check that it is in good working condition.
- Adjust and fit equipment, according to manufacturer's specification, to ensure comfort and safety.
- Select personal clothing for activity and identify the design and or construction features that make it appropriate.
- Apply cross country skiing skills.
- Demonstrate a degree of balance and confidence.
- Display efficiency of movement and skiing skills across terrain.
- Modify technique to account for changes in terrain.
- Apply rhythm and smooth transfers between strides, steps and turns.
- Approach hazards in a safe manner and minimise risks to self and group where possible.
- Take measures to guard personal safety and safety of others while skiing.
- Evaluate skiing activity.