Contact:
303-987-9390
EMAIL: info@psia-c.org
Office Hours:
M-F: 9am- 5pm EST
What: This course will outline the highest level of the certification process.
Why: This 2 day course is designed to help a member understand what to expect in the 2 day certification for level 3..
How: Participants will receive individualized feedback on their teaching, riding and professional knowledge as it compares to the AASI National Standards. Day 1 will focus on teaching and professional knowledge. Day 2 will focus primarily on riding.
What: Need continuing education credits? Want to shred with an Central AASI staff member and have fun!?! There is only one rule: Snowboard! This clinic’s content will be completely participant-driven.
Why: This course can be taken as a 1-day or two day clinic. The course content will focus on FUN and individual & group goals.
What: The Level 1 assessment is designed as the first step in the certification process and gives the candidate an opportunity to have their people, teaching and technical skills evaluated against PSIA-AASI Level I National Standards.
Why: The Level I gives the candidate an opportunity to learn collaboratively with the AASI-C education staff as well as other candidates. The Level I assessment is the beginning step in the certification process for instructors looking for professional certification
How: This is a hybrid assessment format consisting of these segments:
Prerequisites:
Getting Started: See the Level I section of Snowboard National Standards and Performance Guide as well as e-Learning courses and Technical Manual available at the thesnowpros.org website, along with a Central SB1 Study Guide.
***Find links to these and other resources in the Education Resources section below.
What: What: The Snowboard Level II certification is the second step in the certification process and gives the candidate an opportunity to have their Teaching, People, Movement Analysis, Technical Understanding and Riding Skills assessed using the PSIA-AASI National Standards.
Why: Why: Level II certification is a professional designation attained by snowboard instructors who have mastered teaching guests in the intermediate zone and riding in the intermediate to advanced terrain zones. People skills at Level II reflect deep experience communicating and building relationships with guests and peers, as well as concern for safety and demonstrated professionalism at all times.
How: How: This is a two-day on snow certification. Day one is assessment of Teaching, People, Movement Analysis and Technical Understanding skills. Day two is assessment of Riding Skills. Assessment criteria for each skillset is scored and must attain a minimum average score of 4 for each section to attain Level II.
(See Education Resources below for links to National Certification resources.)
On-Snow Day One:
On Snow Day Two:
Candidates will be required to give a short presentation of what they are personally working on in their own riding. Sharing exercises or progressions they are practicing and why they would help them. Highlighting cause and effect of relevant fundamentals and movement patterns to board performance.
Getting Started: See the Level II Section of Snowboard National Standards and Performance Guide as well as e-Learning courses and Technical Manual available at the thesnowpros.org website.
Prerequisites:
What: The Snowboard Level III assessment is the third step in the certification process and gives the candidate an opportunity to have their Teaching, People, Movement Analysis, Technical Understanding and Riding Skills assessed using the PSIA-AASI National Standards.
Why: Level III certification is a professional designation attained by snowboard instructors who have mastered teaching guests in all zones and riding in advanced to expert terrain zones. People skills at Level III reflect deep experience communicating, building trusted relationships, and solving problems with guests and peers. Level III instructors model professional behavior at all times and ensure a safe, fun learning environment for everyone on the hill. Level III is the prerequisite for instructors who wish to become Division Clinic Leaders and join the PSIA-AASI Central Division Education Team.
How: This is a two-day on snow certification with a modular format. Day one is assessment of Teaching, People, Movement Analysis and Technical Understanding skills. Day two is assessment of Riding Skills. Assessment criteria for each skillset is scored and must attain a minimum average score of 4 for each section to attain Level III.
(See Education Resources below for training resources.)
On-Snow Day One:
Technical Understanding:
Candidates will be required to give a short presentation of what they are personally working on in their own riding. Sharing exercises or progressions they are practicing and why they would help them. Highlighting cause and effect of relevant fundamentals and movement patterns to board performance.
On-Snow Day Two:
Getting Started: See the Level III Section of Snowboard National Standards and Performance Guide as well on e-Learning courses and Technical Manual available at the thesnowpros.org website.
Prerequisites:
**Note: Maintain active certification status by paying annual dues and obtaining a minimum of 6 CEU’s every membership year (July 1 – June 30.) Any CEU hours greater than 6 obtained in a membership year will be applied towards the CEU requirement for the following membership year only.
Open to anyone meeting the prerequisites.
For more information, contact a Central Discipline Administrator.
The Pathway to Education Staff Portal describes the various ways a Central Level 3 Instructor can work his or her way towards becoming a member of the Central Division Education Staff as a Staff Member or as an Examiner. Visit the Portal for more information.
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