Alpine: Senior Accreditation
SENIOR'S ACCREDITATION I:This 2 day event is for Level 1-2 or 3 certified instructors of any age who would like to improve their skills working with beginning and intermediate senior skiers. Course includes study of contemporary skiing and modern equipment- how these elements can maximize enjoyment of the sport for seniors. We will also cover how to work with seniors in terms of pacing a lesson, group dynamics, and flexibility to student’s physical limitations. This is a Teaching Clinic & Exam. You will be evaluated on your teaching. The Accreditation Clinic includes coaching your skiing, video analysis and personal skiing improvement, but there is no skiing exam.
Prerequisites: Must complete written test. Click Here to download.
Recommended Reading: SENIOR'S ACCREDITATION II:This 3-day event is for Alpine Level 2-3 certified instructors of any age who would like to improve their skills working with all levels of senior skiers. Course includes in-depth study of the technical and tactical elements of contemporary skiing and modern equipment as applied to seniors. We will study how modern technique can optimize strength and balance, and expand enjoyment. We will also cover how to work with seniors in terms of pacing a lesson, group dynamics, and flexibility to student’s physical limitations. This is a Teaching Clinic & Exam. You will be evaluated on your teaching. The Accreditation Clinic includes coaching your skiing, video analysis and personal skiing improvement, but there is no skiing exam.
Prerequisites:
Open to Alpine Level 2-3 Alpine certified instructors
Must complete written test. Click Here to download
Recommended Reading: Senior Program Educational Events
In addition to our very successful Seniors Specialist Accreditation, the Senior Committee has five educational events on the senior Schedule this season. SENIOR EDUCATION EVENTS ARE OPEN TO ANY MEMBER OF ANY AGE. CERTIFICATION IS NOT A REQUIREMENT SENIOR MASTERY OF SKIING: This is a very popular two day skiing improvement event open to any member regardless of certification level. Everyone is welcome! This fun educational event is aimed at senior instructors who want to ski stronger, longer and better. We will work with you to help you understand how good contemporary technique and equipment can improve your skiing, and help you ski more efficiently with more stamina and less strain and effort. Groups will be divided by terrain and ability to make this an optimum learning experience for you. You will be individually coached and analyzed on video to help you become a better skier. It's all about the skiing and all about the fun! SENIOR VIDEO ANALYSIS: New this year! Senior Education, Video Analysis/Skiing Improvement with "The Coach" Rusty Crook, long time race coach, long time PSIA member and Senior Program Director at Mt. Rose. This clinic is open to any member of any age, no certification required. This is an on piste skiing improvement clinic aimed at our senior instructors, but open to any member. You will be video taped and see yourself ski on video several times during this one day clinic. The Coach has great video movement analysis skills. Rusty will analyze and coach your personal skiing using video and developing contemporary technique on groomed terrain. If you are looking for a one day skiing improvement clinic, or if you want to see yourself ski and have a better understanding of movement analysis and contemporary technique, this is the clinic for you. INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING SENIORS: This clinic is open to any member of any age, no certification required. This clinic will introduce you to the Teaching Model as applied to seniors and the Skiing Model as applied to seniors. In addition to learning about teaching seniors, you will also be individually coached on your personal skiing.
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Senior Accreditation Resources
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