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: Designed for the snowboard trainer or future trainer. Set up on the West side of Lake Michigan.
Why: Get everyone on the same page when training your home staff. Get tips and techniques for your own knowledge and share it with your Snow Sports school for training ideas.
How: The college is set up to be a 2-day event. The course will include: teaching scenarios, riding improvement, video movement analysis (time permitting), staff training feedback and advice.
What: The Level 1 exam is designed as the first step in the certification process. The exam allows instructors to evaluate their riding, teaching, and technical skills against the AASI National Standards for Level 1 certification. (See Education Resources below.)
Why: The Level I exam allows the candidate to learn collaboratively with the PSIA-AASI-C education staff and other candidates. The Level I exam is the beginning step in the exam process for instructors who wish to expand their teaching careers. The candidate has the opportunity to enhance their teaching, skiing, and technical skills.
How:
Your clinician will guide you through the elements of a beginner lesson using personal experience and video segments. Participants will be encouraged to share their methods, progressions, and experiences. Topics to be covered include Professionalism; Technique; Lesson delivery; Providing feedback; Making the human connection, Movement analysis.
Typical 2-Day On-Snow Exam Format: Day one is a clinic format to review AASI riding tasks and teaching concepts used to introduce new riders to the sport. Day two examines candidates’ ability to teach and ride various tasks used in an introductory snowboard lesson. See the Level 1 certification guide for more details. Resorts who request an in-house exam will have a One-Day On-Snow Exam (This process eliminates the first clinic day of the exam).
Prerequisites:
What: The Snowboard Level 2 certification is the second step in the certification process and gives the candidate an opportunity to have their riding, teaching and professional knowledge evaluated to see where they line up with AASI Level 2 National Standards.
Why: This Level 2 certification gives the candidate an opportunity to learn collaboratively with the AASI-C education staff as well as other candidates. The Level 2 exam is the next step in the certification process for instructors who wish to expand their teaching careers.
How: This is a two-day certification with one examiner on Day 1 and another examiner on Day 2. Candidates will be evaluated both days on their skills associated with teaching, riding and professional knowledge. See the Level 2 certification study guide for more details (See Education Resources below.)
Prerequisites:
What: The Snowboard Level 3 Exam is the third step in the certification process and gives the candidate an opportunity to have their riding, teaching and professional knowledge evaluated to see where they line up with AASI Level 2 National Standards.
Why: The Level 3 exam gives the candidate an opportunity to learn collaboratively with the PSIA C education staff as well as other candidates. The Level 3 exam is the beginning step in the exam process for instructors who wish to expand their teaching careers
How: This is a two-day exam with one examiner on the first day and another examiner on the second day. Candidates will be tested both days on their skills associated with teaching, riding and professional knowledge. See the Level 3 certification study guide for more details. (See Education Resources below.)
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.
The Pathway to Education Staff Portal describes the various ways a Central Division 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.
Open to anyone meeting the prerequisites.
For more information, contact a Central Discipline Administrator.
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