Republic of the Philippines

NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND

Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
TECHNOLOGY
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
Fort Magsaysay CAMPUS

INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Syllabus of Instruction in
PATHFit 4 ( Mountaineering )
2ND Semester, A. Y. 2023-2024

NEUST VISION
NEUST is a locally responsive and internationally relevant and recognized University of Science and Technology.

PANANAW
Ang NEUST ay Pamantasan ng Agham at Teknolohiyang matugunin sa pambansang pangangailangan, napapanahon, at kinikilala sa daigdig.

NEUST MISSION
To develop new knowledge and technologies and transform human resources into productive citizenry to bring about development impact to local and international
communities.

LAYON
Makalinang ng mga bagong kaalaman at teknolohiya, at baguhing-anyo ang yamang katauhan upang maging mabungang mamamayan na magdadala ng kaunlaran at
pagbabago sa pambansa at pandaigdigang pamayanan.

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Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
TECHNOLOGY
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Fort Magsaysay CAMPUS

COLLEGE GOALS

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

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2.
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4.
COURSE SYLLABUS
I. PRELIMINARIES
A. Curriculum Program : Physical Activity Towards Health and Fitness 4
B. Course Code : PATHFit 4
C. Course Title : MOUNTAINEERING
D. Credit Unit/Course Credit :2
E. Time Duration : 36 hrs/18 weeks
F. Pre-requisite : PATHFit 1 and 3

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION : The foundational concepts and introduction to Basic Mountaineering are covered in this course. Students learn the fundamentals of
trekking through education, clinics, and both experiences climbs and exposure to environment. Additionally, it helps students develop better knowledge, attitudes, and
physical health, particularly cardiovascular endurance. Precautions are heavily emphasized.
III.

IV. COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1 Discuss the nature and purpose of the course and how they relate to the vision, mission of the University and goals and objectives of the college.
CO 2 Identify the concept of mountaineering as a great outdoor activity which promotes healthy lifestyle.

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CO 3 Distinguish the different benefits and advantages of mountaineering.

CO 4 Identify the various basic skills which are essential in orienteering as activity with numerous benefits to fitness.
CO 5 Improve the thinking powers of students in creating a map, use of compass and electronic device.
CO 6 Develop body skills in challenging course which use running and hiking to reach for a certain goal in the minimum amount of time.

V. STUDENT OUTCOMES AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

Student Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Remarks

1. The student should fully interpret and explain the mission and vision of the
university

2. The learners consider orienteering as a great outdoor activity which promotes

active lifestyle. It increases love of the outdoors and environmental
awareness.

3. The learners improve critical thinking and skills and increases physical fitness.

VI. COURSE OUTCOMES AND RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT OUTCOMES

Course Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Remarks

CO1 Discuss the nature and purpose of the course and how they relate to the vision, mission of
the University and goals and objectives of the college.

CO2 Identify the concept of Orienteering as a great outdoor activity which promotes
healthy lifestyle.

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TECHNOLOGY
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Fort Magsaysay CAMPUS

CO3 Identify the concept of Orienteering as a great outdoor activity which

promotes healthy lifestyle.
CO4 Identify the various basic skills which are essential in orienteering as activity with
numerous benefits to fitness.
CO5 Improve the thinking powers of students in creating a map ,use of compass and
electronic device.

VII. Course Coverage

Course Orientation – University’s Vision and Mission, Institutional Graduate Attributes (IGA), Program goals, Program Educational Objectives, Course and Student Outcomes,
Course requirements and Evaluation Criteria (3 hours)
Course Learning Unit/Topic Time Allotment Intended Learning Outcomes Teaching Learning Assessment Tools Remarks
Outcome Activities/Strategies
UNIT 1
Course 1.1 NEUST Mission and - Interpret and explain the vision Discusson
Orientation and Vision, NEUST March, Core and mission of the University,
Questions and Answers Oral Recitation
Introduction Values and Tagline
- Sing the NEUST March
2 hrs Singing Activities
1.2 - Course Syllabus
- Clarify the Do’s and Don’t’s in
1.3 - Rules and standard in the subject.
the classroom
UNIT 2 Discusssion Recitation
Basic Introduction to Basic - To understand the Basic
Mountaineering Mountaineering Mountaineering
2.1- Definition - Explain the definition of

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2.2- Forms of climbing 6 hrs Mountaineering Quiz

2.3- Purpose and Benefits - Enumerate the forms of
climbing
Discuss the purpose and benefits
of mountaineering

UNIT III
Mountaineering equipment Identify the mountaineering Discussion Oral participation
2 hrs Equipment

UNIT IV 4 hrs Explain the different safety discussion Oral participation

Safety precautions precautions in mountaineering Role playing
4.1 -do’s and don’t’s Determine the necessary first
4.2 - first aid aid for mountaineering
4.3 -proper attire Identify the proper attire in
- mountaineering
UNIT V Individual
Essentials of Mountaineering Demonstrate the proper way for participation
5.1 -bag packing bag packing Demonstration
5.2 - symbols and markings 6 hrs Identify the different symbols discussion Quiz
5.3 -compass reading and and markings used in
navigation mountaineering
Discuss and execute the proper
way of compass reading and
navigation

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Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
TECHNOLOGY
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Fort Magsaysay CAMPUS

UNIT VI

Mountaineering Application Apply the actual knowledge and demonstration Practical performance
16 hrs skills in mountaineering

VIII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

Regular Attendance
Completion and submission of the performance tasks
Written outputs
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Performances…………..50%
Written Works…………25%
Term Examination……..25%
____________________________
100%
IX. REFERENCES

scribd.com/1 PhysEd.Ph
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthy living/orienteering-preventing-injury

X. ADDITIONAL READINGS

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Prepared by: Noted: Approved:

JHON REY F. REMAN ARBIE F. MUYOT, MBA Dr. ANGELITA N. MASA

Subject Teacher Chairperson, Program Director of NEUST-FMC

Date Signed: Date Signed: Date Signed:

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