Description:
Designed for instructors preparing for the Skiing and Technical Understanding & Movement Analysis modules of the Alpine Level III Assessment, this event combines skiing development, technical discussion, and movement analysis practice. Participants will explore the assessment expectations while refining their ability to continuously adjust the Alpine Technical Fundamentals, synthesize technical knowledge, and analyze skier 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 Alpine Technical Fundamentals across varied terrain, speeds, turn shapes, and tactics.
- Peer movement analysis practice, including opportunities to observe, evaluate, and prescribe changes to skiing performance.
- Technical discussions exploring relationships among the Alpine Technical Fundamentals, biomechanics, physics, tactics, equipment, terrain, and snow conditions.
- Opportunities to give and receive feedback on personal skiing, 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 Skiing and Technical Understanding & Movement Analysis assessments.
- Refine their ability to blend and adjust the Alpine Technical Fundamentals to achieve specific skiing outcomes through the advanced zone.
- Deepen their understanding of the relationships among body movements, ski 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 Alpine Certification Standards
- National Alpine Performance Guide
- PSIA-AASI Alpine Technical Manual
- Level III Alpine Assessment Forms
- Eastern Region Website: Certification and Professional Development Pathways
Equipment/Materials Needed:
Alpine equipment suitable for a variety of terrain and conditions; front-side carving or all-mountain skis are recommended.
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