Description:
Are you ready to test your teaching skills in the intermediate zone of snowboard instructor certification? This course is designed for the aspiring AASI Level II instructor who is seeking assessment on their teaching and people skills performance compared to the AASI National Standards. Participants will explore the application of the Teaching and People Skills Fundamentals in intermediate and advanced terrain, conditions, and activities while receiving targeted evaluation and feedback. The course emphasizes adaptability to teaching individuals as part of a group in intermediate and advanced terrain to be evaluated to the AASI Level II Teaching standards. This assessment is the evaluative teaching step toward completing Level II certification.
Please review the Snowboard Level II Assessment Guide.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on group, terrain, and conditions and typically include:
- Teaching students in the advanced zone of the mountain.
- Receiving targeted feedback from Examiners on performance relative to the National standards.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate consistency, accuracy, and adaptability in Level II teaching assessment activities.
- Apply the Teaching and People Skills Fundamentals to varied teaching scenarios consistently.
Prerequisite(s):
- AASI Level I Certification
- Ability to ride confidently and safely in intermediate terrain and conditions, including steeps, bumps, off-piste, and freestyle features
- Familiarity with Level II assessment activities and assessment criteria
- Commitment
Recommended Learning Resources:
- AASI National Standards and Level II Teaching Assessment Form
- AASI Snowboard Technical Manual
- AASI Performance Guide
Equipment/Materials Needed:
- Personal snowboard equipment suitable for advanced all-mountain and freestyle conditions
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Information about this assessment is available at easternsnowpros.org/education/snowboard