Description:
Designed for instructors preparing for the Riding and Technical Understanding & Movement Analysis modules of the Snowboard Level III Assessment, this event combines riding development, technical discussion, and movement analysis practice. Participants will explore the assessment expectations while refining their ability to continuously adjust the Snowboard Technical Fundamentals, synthesize technical knowledge, and analyze rider performance through the advanced zone.
Participants should come prepared for two-days of high-performance, on-hill activities in varying conditions.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on the group and environmental conditions and will typically include:
- A review of the Level III Certification Standards, Performance Guide, assessment format, and performance expectations, with opportunities for questions and discussion.
- Exploration of Level III assessment activities, with a focus on developing the ability to continuously adjust and blend the Technical Fundamentals across varied terrain, speeds, turn shapes, and tactics.
- Peer movement analysis practice, including opportunities to observe, evaluate, and prescribe changes to performance.
- Technical discussions exploring relationships among the Technical Fundamentals, biomechanics, physics, tactics, equipment, terrain, and snow conditions.
- Opportunities to give and receive feedback on personal riding, technical understanding, and movement analysis.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the event, successful participants will be able to:
- Gain greater clarity around the performance expectations of the Level III Riding and Technical Understanding & Movement Analysis assessments.
- Refine their ability to blend and adjust the Technical Fundamentals to achieve specific riding outcomes through the advanced zone.
- Deepen their understanding of the relationships among body movements, board performance, tactics, equipment, and environmental factors.
- Strengthen their ability to identify cause-and-effect relationships and develop effective prescriptions for change.
- Use feedback and self-reflection to identify strengths and priorities for continued development.
Prerequisite(s):
Discipline Level II Certified
Recommended Learning Resources:
- National Snowboard Certification Standards
- National Snowboard Performance Guide
- PSIA-AASI Snowboard Technical Manual
- Level III Snowboard Assessment Forms
- Eastern Region Website: Certification and Professional Development Pathways
Equipment/Materials Needed:
Snowboard equipment suitable for a variety of terrain and conditions, including freestyle terrain.
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