For more resources please go to http://www.thesnowpros.org/index.php/PSIA-AASI/snow-day/
ALPINE
These standards provide a training focus, and represent a minimum competency for each level of certification.The premise of the certification standards is based upon the concepts of "levels of understanding" which define stages of learning in degrees of understanding. As certification is a measure of understanding, levels of certification represent stages of understanding. Candidates will be held to the knowledge and performance standards of the level at which they are testing as well as the criteria for all preceding levels.
Alpine Certification Study Guides
This study guide is intended as an educational tool for the entry level instructor. The goal of the study guide is to help develop the skills necessary to teach beginning level students. This study guide is not intended to provide all information that may be tested in an exam, but is a high yeild study document for those preparing for an exam. The new books needed for all three Alpine Levels are:
Core Concepts for Snowsports Instructors
Alpine Technical Manual
PSIA Children's Instruction Manual
Level I (PDF For mat ) [REFERENCE ONLY]
Level II (PDF Format) [REFERENCE ONLY]
Level III (PDF Format) [REFERENCE ONLY]
Video Movement Clips - These videos with help with video analysis and teaching. This footage works with V1 software. Click here to begin.
PSIA-C Portfolio
What is the Portfolio? The Alpine Certification Committee has developed a strategic pathway that provides personal growth for instructors regardless of plans, or no plans, for certification. The
Core Concepts manual addresses the use of "stepping stones”. This methodology of education-based program development presents choices an instructor can make to move forward in his or her career as an instructor. PSIA-C has recognized a need to provide additional educat ion programs, geared to provide alternative education to our members .
2009-2010 PORTFOLIO
Alpine Level 1
Alpine Level 2
Alpine Level 3
Train the Trainer Development Workbooks Click here for more information about Train the Trainer programs.
Workbook 1 - Dryland/Indoor Training
Workbook 2 - Module I, Teaching Model & Skiing Model
Workbook 3 - Module II, Evaluation Preparation & Movement Analysis
CHILDREN'S
Children's Accreditation and Advanced Children's Accreditation will be changing. There will be updated information by October 1, 2010.
SNOWBOARD
These standards provide a training focus, and represent a minimum competency for each level of certification.
Snowboard Certification Study Guides
Level I (PDF Format)
Level II (PDF Format)
Level III (PDF Format)
FREESTYLE
Freestyle Accreditation Study Guide This guide will help in preparing you for the Freestyle Accreditation.
NORDIC
Introductory Nordic Instructors Training Manual (PDF Format)
This manual is intended for all new Nordic Instructors wishing to pursue their Level 1 Certification.
ADAPTIVE
Adaptive Exam Prep Packet (PDF Format)
This packet is designed for those taking the Adaptive Level 1 Exam. Please contact our office to have this workbook emailed to you in MS Word Format.
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