Children Specialist Education Materials
CHILDREN'S SPECIALIST I:
- CS 1 Workbook
- CS 1 Resources
CHILDREN'S SPECIALIST II:
Materials used for CS1 and CS2 workbooks:
Children's Instruction Manual
An indispensable reference with a focus on children's lessons in alpine skiing, nordic skiing, and snowboarding. Extensively illustrated with photos of children performing various snow sports maneuvers, the text elaborates on the cognitive, affective, and physical (CAP) model for designing children's instruction. Also contains tips for including parents in the learning process. Contributors are current and former members of the PSIA National Demo Teams and members of the National Children's Committee. Each sport-specific chapter contains action plans, terrain descriptions, exercises and maneuvers, age-specific tips, and movement considerations. 1997. 151 pages. PSIA-W
Core Concepts
The centerpiece of the PSIA-AASI educational system. Well-written and beautifully color illustrated, this book contains topics relevant to all teachers and coaches of winter sports. Emphasizes the core of successful instruction: creating meaningful relationships, memorable experiences, and lifelong learning. Through anecdotes and text, this book shows teachers how to develop proficiency in lesson delivery, assess motivation, build a positive relationship with guests, and customize experiences. It also discusses how to stay at the top of your game in professional development. Topics include human development, guest service, safety, movement assessment, equipment, and the resort environment. 2001. PSIA-W
Alpine... Alpine Teaching Manual Second Edition
The second edition of the Alpine Technical Manual expands material about teaching, movement mechanics, and ski performance, and also provides an organizing tool to show relationships between learning systems. Designed as a companion to Core Concepts for Snowsports Instructors, this manual focuses on the contemporary technical aspects of skiing and ski teaching. Both fast track to parallel and more traditional lesson planning possibilities are explored. While maintaining the heart of the skills concept, the material covers movements leading to acquisition of proficient skills. It incorporates features of American skiing, ski performance, movement analysis, skier zones, slope etiquette, and boot alignment issues. Skiing drills, lesson tips, and new skiing photos in full color are designed to boost your teaching expertise, letting both you and your students enjoy the process of learning PSIA-W.
Snowboarding... AASI Snowboard Manual
This first edition text describes the evolution of snowboarding as well as effective methods of learning, teaching, and coaching this exceptional sport. Contains concepts uniquely applicable to snowboarding and its Y-Model, an essential teaching tool that spans a range of riding styles and equipment. Numerous photos and accompanying descriptions of movement and performance show the key elements of efficient riding. Includes methods for setting up stance, an extensive glossary of snowboarding terms, and sample lesson plans that can be customized for great results. PSIA-W
Additional Snow Sport Specific Materials:
Alpine Entry-Level Guide for Children's Instructors
Provides background information that helps new children's instructors prepare to deliver fun, effective, safety-conscious alpine ski lessons from the start. Discusses PSIA, and examines what to teach along with how to teach it. Also includes information about how to involve parents in their child's learning. 1997. [PSIA National Website]
Vail Children's Alpine Teaching Handbook
A great resource that travels easily on the hill. Carry these to expand teaching options. 43/4 x 61/4." For students ages 3 to 15 years. 200 pages. [PSIA National Website]
Captain Zembo's Ski and Snowboard Teaching Guide for Kids
Great games for kids; also some great tricks for communicating with your young students. [PSIA National Website]
Power Play - Kids & Snowsports Video
Awesome resource! This video shows the skills and movement patterns in action! It's a great way to gain some teaching ideas and improve your eye. [PSIA Eastern Division]
Recipes for Learning: A Cookbook of Tricks for Teaching Kids
Some great nuggets of wisdom from expert kid's coaches! This little booklet is jam packed with helpful information. [PSIA Eastern Division]
"Kids Movements are Fundamental" (The Professional Skier, Fall 2001).
This article offers a succinct explanation of how children move on their equipment. Read this and watch the Power Play video togetherÖ wellÖnoÖ not at the same timeÖ but, read the article then watch the video - watch the video then read the article; they supplement each other well. You can find this article at the PSIA.ORG TPS/TPR Archives
Basic & Advanced Study Aides for Children's Accreditation
These materials do a great job covering the essentials. They can be downloaded from PSIA National Website.
Multiple intelligences handout 07-08 PDF
A very good guide to the theory and components of Multiple Intelligences and how they are independent and develop at different times and to different degrees. [PSIA Rocky Mountain Division]
Sensory and Motor Development Handout 07-08 PDF
How the sensory experiences affect learning. [PSIA Rocky Mountain Division]
Additional materials not specific to snow sports that maybe available at your library.
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
Offers great tools for successful cooperation and positive communication with children. A quick and easy read.
How To Talk So Kids Will Learn
Ditto!
A Mind At A Time
Discusses different learning patterns and how an individual can identify and be successful in relating with each of them.
A Piaget Primer: How A Child Thinks
A clearly distilled summary of how human intelligence develops. Easy to read with great analogies to help explain the stages of intellectual maturation. It will help you to understand why kids say and do what they say and do!
Frames of Mind: The Theory Of Multiple Intelligences
A bit on the academic side, but fascinating. Hopefully, it will inspire you to play around with different ways of delivering information and working with your students' strengths.