Pathway to Adaptive Level 1:
To attain your Adaptive Level 1 Certification you will need to take:
Adaptive Alpine Workshop & Functional Skiing Assessment – earning at least a level 1 proficiency
One of the three Adaptive Modules – The Module’s Written and On-Hill Exams must be passed with a level 1 proficiency or higher to receive the Adaptive Level 1 Certification.
Pathway to Adaptive Level 2:
To attain your Adaptive Level 2 Certification you will need to take:
Adaptive Alpine Workshop & Functional Skiing Assessment – With a Level 2 proficiency score ( If the candidate has already earned a level 2 proficiency for the Adaptive Alpine Workshop & Functional Skiing Assessment then they do not need to retake the course )
The Candidate must take all 3 of the Adaptive Module Exams. ( The candidate will not need to retake the module exams that they have passed previously unless they received a level 1 proficiency in the module they would like to specialize in. In this case, a level 2 proficiency must be attained for that module.)
In order to receive Adaptive Level 2 Certification at least one of the Adaptive Module Exams must be completed with a level 2 proficiency.
If either the Functional Skiing Assessment or one of their Module Exams have not been passed at Level 2 proficiency previously, the candidate must retake an individual exam to achieve Level 2.
Please check the Calendar of Events for scheduled Clinics.
AD 055 – Adaptive Movement Analysis Online Clinic
The Adaptive Movement Analysis clinic is an online interactive web clinic. The clinic consists of weekly video conferences for 1 – 1½ hours over four weeks.
6-hour credit.
In each class, we review skiing videos and discuss the skiing, teaching, and technical skills that are evaluated against PSIA National Standards.
Each week the clinic focuses on one Alpine Skiing discipline:
- Alpine skiing
- Cognitive/Visually Impaired skiing
- 3 Track/4 Track/Slider skiing
- Bi/Mono Skiing
Format: This clinic utilizes a web-hosted service for online video conferencing. Prior to each week’s class, you are given a link and a password for the online meeting. You can use either a desktop or mobile device to connect to the meeting and you can receive audio via computer or phone. The presentation and video are shown via sharing of the instructor’s desktop. Throughout each class, there are discussions and online questions to encourage participation. Note: You must be present for all four classes in order to receive PSIA credit.
AD 060 – Adaptive Alpine Cognitive Online Prep Clinic
The Adaptive Alpine Cognitive Online Prep clinic is an online interactive web clinic. The clinic consists of weekly video conferences for 1 – 1½ hours over four weeks. 6-hour credit.
6-hour credit.
In this clinic you learn:
- Common cognitive and developmental disabilities you may encounter as an adaptive ski instructor.
- Classes of medications commonly used by our guests with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
- How to create a progressive lesson for our guests with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
- Teaching models (such as Sensory Preferences, Teaching Styles, The Teaching Cycle and Multiple Intelligences) that may be used for instructing any guest.
- How to incorporate Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Guest-Centered Teaching concepts into your lessons to make them effective and satisfying for all of your guests.
In each class, we discuss the skiing, teaching, and technical skills that are evaluated against PSIA National Standards. While this clinic is designed as a preparatory clinic for those taking their Level 1 & 2 Cognitive/Visually Impaired Exam, anyone who wants to enhance their Cognitive lessons can benefit from this clinic.
Format: This clinic utilizes a web-hosted service for online video conferencing. Prior to each week’s class, you are given a link and a password for the online meeting. You can use either a desktop or mobile device to connect to the meeting and you can receive audio via computer or phone. The presentation and video are shown via sharing of the instructor’s desktop. Throughout each class, there are discussions and online questions to encourage participation. Note: You must be present for all four classes in order to receive PSIA credit.
Adaptive – AD 230 – Adaptive Alpine Workshop and Functional Skiing Assessment
Description: The Adaptive Alpine Workshop clinic and Functional Skiing Assessment is designed as the first step in the Adaptive Alpine certification process. The two day clinic reviews the skiing skills needed to give a safe and effective adaptive alpine lesson. Participants have their skiing, teaching and technical skills evaluated against PSIA National Adaptive Alpine Standards and the PSIA National Adaptive Exam Supplement. Each participant receives a written evaluation at the end of the weekend.
The Functional Skiing Assessment will be scored at; Below Level I, Level I or Level II proficiency. Participant must score at least Level I in the Functional Skiing Assessment in order to participate in any of the Adaptive Alpine Exam Modules.
For more information please see: PSIA NATIONAL ADAPTIVE ALPINE STANDARDS and PSIA NATIONAL ADAPTIVE ALPINE EXAM SUPPLEMENT.
Regular Registration Fee: $185
Adaptive – AD 180 – Adaptive Alpine Bi-Ski/Mono-Ski Module Written Exam
Description: The Written Exam may be taken online or at an event throughout the season or any other means approved by the Adaptive Education Administrator. It is an open-book exam that evaluates the teaching, technical and disability knowledge of the participant specific to bi-ski and mono-ski lessons. A passing score on the Written exam is required before a participant may take the On-the Hill Exam module.
Adaptive – AD 181 – Adaptive Alpine Bi-Ski/Mono-Ski Exam Module Workbook
Description: The workbook can be found under reference material on the Central Division website or by clicking ADAPTIVE ALPINE LEVEL 1 & 2 WORKBOOK. The workbook is designed as a study guide for both the written exam and On-the-Hill exam. The filled out workbook must be presented to the Examiner at beginning of the On-the-Hill Exam. The workbook will be used by your Examiner as a reference of your technical knowledge understanding and may be reflected in your exam score.
Adaptive – AD 186 – Adaptive Alpine Bi-Ski/Mono-Ski Module On-the-Hill Exam
Description: This one-day exam evaluates the participants teaching, technical and disability knowledge specific to bi-ski and mono-ski lessons, up to skiing Level 6. Movement analysis skills are evaluated indoors with pre-recorded videos of bi-skiers and/or mono-skiers. Skiing skills as well as teaching, technical and disability knowledge are evaluated on the hill to ensure the participant can effectively and safely teach adaptive bi-ski and mono-ski lessons up to Level 6.
Participants may be certified in Bi-Ski/Mono-Ski Module at Level I or Level II proficiency.
Regular Registration Fee: $93
Adaptive – AD 182 – Adaptive Alpine Cognitive Disabilities/Visually Impaired Module Written Exam
Description: The Written Exam may be taken online or at an event throughout the season or any other means approved by the Adaptive Education Administrator. It is an open-book exam that evaluates the teaching, technical and disability knowledge of the participant specific to lessons for people with cognitive disabilities and visual impairments. A passing score on the Written exam is required before a participant may take the On-the Hill Exam module.
Adaptive – AD 183 – Adaptive Alpine Cognitive Disabilities/Visually Impaired Module Workbook
Description: The workbook can be found under reference material on the Central Division website or by selecting here “Adaptive – Cog/Vi Workbook“. The workbook is designed as a study guide for both the written exam and On-the-Hill exam. The filled out workbook must be presented to the Examiner at beginning of the On-the-Hill Exam. The workbook will be used by your Examiner as a reference of your technical knowledge understanding and may be reflected in your exam score.
Adaptive – AD 187 – Adaptive Alpine Cognitive Disabilities/Visually Impaired Module On-the-Hill Exam
Description: This one-day exam evaluates the participants teaching, technical and disability knowledge specific to lessons for people with cognitive disabilities and visual impairments, up to Skiing Level 6. Movement analysis skills are evaluated indoors with pre-recorded videos of skiers who have cognitive disabilities and/or visual impairments. Skiing skills as well as teaching, technical and disability knowledge are evaluated on the hill to ensure the participant can effectively and safely teach lessons for people with cognitive disabilities and visual impairments, up to Level 6.
Participants may be certified in cognitive disabilities and visual impairments Level I or Level II proficiency.
Regular Registration Fee: $93
Adaptive – AD 184 – Adaptive Alpine 3-Track/4-Track Module Written Exam
Description: The Written Exam may be taken online or at an event throughout the season or any other means approved by the Adaptive Education Administrator. It is an open-book exam that evaluates the teaching, technical and disability knowledge of the participant specific to lessons for 3-track, 4-track. A passing score on the Written exam is required before a participant may take the On-the Hill Exam module.
Adaptive – AD 185 – Adaptive Alpine 3-Track/4-Track Module Workbook
Description: The workbook can be found under reference material on the Central Division web site or by selecting here “Adaptive – Alpine 3-Track/4 Track Workbook“. The workbook is designed as a study guide for both the written exam and On-the-Hill exam. The filled out workbook must be presented to the Examiner at beginning of the On-the-Hill Exam. The workbook will be used by your Examiner as a reference of your technical knowledge understanding and may be reflected in your exam score.
Adaptive – AD 188 – Adaptive Alpine 3-Track/4-Track Module On-the-Hill Exam
Description: This one-day exam evaluates the participants teaching, technical and disability knowledge specific to lessons for 3-track, 4-track, up to Skiing Level 6. Movement analysis skills are evaluated indoors with pre-recorded videos of 3-track, 4-track. Skiing skills, as well as teaching, technical and disability knowledge, are evaluated on the hill to ensure the candidate can effectively and safely teach 3-track, 4-track, up to Level 6.
Participant may Certified in 3-Track/4-Track at Level I or Level II proficiency.
Regular Registration Fee: $93
Adaptive Certification
Candidates for Adaptive Certification will want to become thoroughly familiar with the 2014 National Standards and the Exam Supplements.
PSIA Adaptive Alpine
PSIA Adaptive Alpine Standards Final 6.4.14.pdf
Version: 4.14
Bi-Ski_Mono-Ski_Level_1&2_Workbook-12-16-16.pdf
Version: 2016-17
Cog_VI_Level_1&2_Workbook-12-5-17.pdf
Version: 12-5-2017
3-Track_4-Track_Slider_Level_1&2_Workbook-12-5-17.pdf
Version: 12-5-2017
Adaptive Snowboard
AASI Adaptive Snowboard Standards Final 6.4.14.pdf
Version: 4.14
Adaptive Education
Autism
We would like to acknowledge the following individuals and organizations for contributing these educational resources:
- Beth Fox, member of PSIA-AASI National Education Advisory Council, author of “The Intricacies of Autism”
- Autism Society of Wisconsin for “What is Autism” and “ASW…on Autistic Spectrum Disorders”
- Trinn Rigert and the Early Learning Center of Cedarburg, WI for contributing Boardmaker material and support
- Cedarburg PreSchool, Cedarburg, WI for the use of the “Laminator”
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| ASW-on-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder | 280.5 KB |
| Copy-of-Intricacies Of Autism 32Degrees S10 | 1.4 MB |
| Pictures | 1.2 MB |
| Teaching-the-student-with-ASD | 217.5 KB |
| Visual-tools | 198.2 KB |
| Visual-tools-for-teaching-students-with-ASD | 180.1 KB |
| What-is-Autism | 188.7 KB |
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Traumatic Brain Injury
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| Getting-My-Happy-Back | 124.1 KB |
| TBI-How-to-Be-an-Effective-Team-Member | 103.8 KB |
