Description:
Are you ready to test your technical understanding and movement analysis 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 technical understanding and movement analysis performance compared to the AASI National Standards. Participants will explore the application of the technical understanding, technical skills, and movement analysis capabilities in intermediate terrain, conditions, and activities while receiving targeted evaluation and feedback. The course emphasizes the ability to perform movement analysis and personal analysis in intermediate terrain to be evaluated to the AASI Level II Technical Understanding and Movement Analysis (TU/MA) standards. This assessment is the evaluative TU/MA 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:
- Performing personal analysis of your own riding performance of defined riding outcomes in intermediate terrain.
- Performing movement analysis of the riding of others in intermediate terrain.
- 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 technical understanding and movement analysis assessment activities.
- Articulate accurate cause-and-effect relationships of Technical
Fundamentals within all phases of the turn/ATML to offer an effective prescription for change for riders through the intermediate zone.
- Describe specific performances using Technical Fundamentals and considering tactics and equipment choices using current PSIA-AASI
resources.
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 Movement Analysis & Technical Understanding 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