Description:
The Cross Country Instructor Training Course is designed to prepare new instructors to lead engaging, effective lessons from beginner through advanced levels. Participants will practice teaching progressions, explore strategies for making lasting changes in student performance, and apply movement analysis skills using both live and video feedback. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying and addressing the “intermediate rut” to help students unlock continued progress. This course also provides a valuable opportunity for instructors to refine their own skiing skills while building confidence in their teaching approach.
If you will be pursuing Cross Country Level I Certification, please be sure to Complete the Cross Country Level I E-Learning Course prior to the on snow evaluation.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on the group’s needs and environmental conditions and typically include:
- Ski Specific drills such as skiing without poles
- Build a progression for push-off, weight transfer, and one ski balance
- Practice on easy and varying terrain
- Encourage and answer participant questions
- Learn about basic cross country ski function and waxing
- Review and analyze videos
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:
- Learn the basics of (classic or skate) skiing thru the PSIA Cross Country Skiing Fundamentals and PSIA Technical model
- Learn how to teach a (classic or skate) beginner skier utilizing effective people, teaching and technical/skiing skills
- Learn how to build progressions for beginner students
- Practice delivering beginner (classic or skate) skiing progressions on other clinic participants
- Have fun skiing and sharing ideas with peers
- Build confidence and efficiency in (classic or skate) skiing
Prerequisite(s):
Registered Members
Recommended Learning Resources:
- Delivering the Beginner Experience – Cross Country
Equipment/Materials Needed:
- (Classic or Skate) equipment suitable for groomed tracks
- Proper clothing for extended periods outdoors, sunscreen, water, and snacks
- Optional: small notebook and pencil for outside; paper and pen for indoors
- Note: Equipment rental may be available
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