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 requirements of food when menu planning.
- Identify possible hazards associated with the activity.
- Access relevantsources to interpret weather and environmental information and their influence on activity plans.
- Identify an appropriate activity site according to contextual issues, relevantlegislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Select equipment.
- Apply intermediate cross country skiing skills.
- Display efficiency of movement and intermediate cross country skiing skills across terrain.
- Modify technique to account for changes in terrain.
- Apply rhythm and smooth transfers between strides, steps and turns, showing a degree of balance and confidence.
- 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 cross country skiing activity.