Level 1 Certification Course Guide

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1 CANADIAN SKI INSTRUCTORS ALLIANCE Level 1 Certification Course Guide CSIA Mission Statement The Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance provides excellence in education for the profession of ski teaching, contributing to the growth and enjoyment of skiing. Certified as a designated Educational Institute by the Canadian Department of Human Resources Development. L1GUIDE-ENG-16

2 Table of Contents Level 1 Introduction 3 Evaluation 4 Day 1 7 What s next? 9 Day 2 10 Indoor Workshop 11 Day 3 14 Level 1 Assessment Form 15 Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Copyright 2015, All rights reserved Printed in Canada , St.Laurent blvd Montréal, QC H2P 2M9 Canada Course Guide - 2

3 Level 1 Introduction The Level 1 ski instructor certification is for any skier over the age of 15 that is a competent parallel skier. The Level 1 candidate can expect to be exposed to a variety of terrain, snow conditions and terrain features. The Level 1 course is an introduction to ski teaching, CSIA technique and methodology and the role of ski teaching within the ski industry. It combines the basics of practical ski teaching methods, technical understanding and development of guest service skills, addressing children s skiing. Candidates will receive coaching on their skiing, teaching and people skills with the goal of reaching the Level 1 standard. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach skiers up to intermediate parallel skill level. Level 1 is a prerequisite for the Level 2 certification. DURATION: 3 days totaling 21 hours, including evaluation and online learning modules COURSE CONTENT: Online Modules / Reading Guest Service Teaching Children Technical Reference Decision Making Gliding experience Sub-total 2 hrs Indoor Introduction to CSIA and Standards Group Debrief and One-on-One course conductor/candidate Video review Workshop Results Sub-total 4 hrs Outdoor Ski improvement and skill development w/video 2.5 hr Gliding experience 5.0 hr Decision making and Safe teaching practices 5.0 hr Age specific methodology 2.5 hr Sub-total 15 hrs Total: 21 hrs Course Guide - 3

4 Evaluation Candidates are evaluated on their skiing and teaching skills, as well as their participation on and off the snow. The evaluation is conducted on an on-going basis throughout the course and based on the IACRCv model (see CSIA Manual, pgs ). Candidates must pass both skiing and teaching aspects to be certified Level 1. MARKING SYSTEM Ski: Candidates have to be at the Acquisition stage of the Development Model to meet the standard. Skill Development Scale How Skiers Learn (Manual pgs ) DEVELOPMENT SCALE INITIATION ACQUISITION CONSOLIDATION TECHNICAL ABILITY First contact with skill or activity; Learner may have no idea what to do. The skier coordinates and executes the key components of the movement in the correct order; Execution is inconsistent and lacks precision; Conscious execution by skier; Rough form, lacks synchronization, rhythm and flow. Coordination of movements appears Controlled and rhythmical execution of task under stable conditions Some performance elements are maintained, but are inconsistent when skier is under pressure, conditions change or demands increase Teaching: Meets expectations (M/E) or Needs improvement (N/I). Course Guide - 4

5 RE-TEST ON SKIING OR TEACHING Candidates who fail skiing or teaching, or both, have 2 years (730 days) from the course date to be reevaluated on the incomplete portion. After that period, the full course must be taken again. The candidate must register in advance for re-assessment on a Level 1 course. Skiing re-test will be during Day 1 and Day 2 of the course. Teaching re-test will be during Day 2 and Day 3. Candidates will join one of the existing groups and participate fully in the day s agenda. Results will be announced at the end of Day 2 for skiing re-test candidates and at the end of Day 3 for teaching re-test candidates. TEACHING ASSESSMENT Element Of Competency Performance Criteria Understand and utilize the CSIA Decision Making Process Learning Contract: Assess the students needs; Set achievable goals and tasks; Use two way communications. Situation: Demonstrate safe teaching practices; Choose appropriate terrain; Show basic class control. Skiing Objective: Based on student; Based on situation; Motor Skill Development: Create task; Task is appropriate to skill level. Course Guide - 5

6 TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT Element Of Competency Performance Criteria - Acquisition Demonstrate effectively from entry level to intermediate General performance criteria for Intermediate parallel on groomed blue terrain: Objective: Maintain intermediate speeds; Blend skills to achieve a steered, skidded arc; Maintain consistent turn shape relative to speed and terrain. Technique: Lead the turning effort with the lower body; Manage separation for angulation to provide grip; Use all joints to maintain a centred stance; Coordinate movement patterns for efficient turn linking. Demonstrations (maintaining technical performance criteria above): Mobility: Show a centred stance and mobility in joints while pushing with poles; Balance laterally from foot to foot while skating; Show edge grip through climbing or side stepping. Gliding: Choose terrain to demonstrate gliding without braking; Adjust edge grip to show side slipping/skidded arcs; Show balanced sliding in the middle of the ski. Direction Change: Choose appropriate turn shape for student; Show efficient turn linking; Maintain some rhythm. Speed Management: Choose and demonstrate a snowplow stance when appropriate; Show the ability to stop in a parallel stance; Modify turn shape relative to snow conditions and steepness of terrain. Course Guide - 6

7 Day 1 Overview By the end of the day, you will have been exposed to the following: Registration On snow Decision Making o Learning Contract Learning names Assessment of students Goal setting Two way communication o o o Situation Safety first! Terrain Lifts Skiing Objectives Mobility Gliding Speed management Direction change Motor Skill Development with individual video Technical Reference Turning effort is led by the lower body Upper and lower body separation allows for angulation to provide grip Use of all joints helps maintain a centred stance Movement patterns are coordinated for efficient turn linking Indoor Review course outline and performance criteria Level 1 standards Day 1 debrief Video review Reading assignments Basic Methodology Technical Basics ; 4.21 Optional: chapter 5 Teaching Children Course Guide - 7

8 Debrief Day 1 Notes Skiing skills Tactical approach Positive elements Difficult elements Strategies / Solutions Course Guide - 8

9 What s next? The CSIA certification system is based upon a credit-based, modular format. At the core of it is the Education Credits concept. As more and more importance is given to continuing education by instructors and snow schools alike, our members participation to numerous programs is being valued through the attribution of Education Credits. Pertaining to certification, specific numbers of credits serve as eligibility milestones. Reach 10 credits to fulfill the Level 2 requirements. Reach 40 credits to fulfill the Level 3 requirements. The following programs are just a sample of the different continuing education programs offered exclusively to CSIA members: Modules: 1 or 2-day training sessions under a variety of subjects such as, Teaching Children, Free Tactics/Snowpark Intro, Terrain Assisted Development, etc Professional development program (PDP) An annual free half-day training session with top course conductors Camps 2 to 5-day events: High Performance Camp, R&D camp, Women s Edge, etc Clinics Specialized training offered regionally focusing on ski improvement (short turns, corridor, etc), teaching skills (A&D, etc) or course prep. Already looking forward to the Level 2 Certification? Here s what to expect: For more information on CSIA programs, please visit snowpro.com and look for the Courses section. Course Guide - 9

10 Day 2 Overview By the end of the day, you will have been exposed to the following: On snow Gliding Experience o Mobility o Gliding o Direction change o Speed management Practical Teaching Age specific o Safety and class management o Tactical approaches o Practical Teaching scenarios Indoor Workshop: o Gliding experience review o Technical Assessment and motor skill development One-on-one sessions; Course Conductor Candidates Course Guide - 10

11 Indoor Workshops The following workshop is designed to encourage candidates to observe report and discuss each topic under the guidance of the Course Conductor. Technical Assessment and Motor Skill Development Assessment: Assessing skiers starts with knowing your student. We use the Technical Reference as a tool to determine the desired overall improvement. Skiing skills are the tools we use to develop specific movements. Development: Approaches to developing skiers is based on your initial assessment. Approaches will vary based on level of confidence, age, overall ability and terrain. 1. What terrain will you choose? Skier #1 2. What skiing objective will you set? 3. Design a task so that the student can lead the turning effort with the lower body and balance on the outside ski. Course Guide - 11

12 Skier #2 1. What terrain will you choose? 2. What skiing objective will you set? 3. Design a task so that the student can manage upper and lower body separation for angulation. 1. What terrain will you choose? Skier #3 2. What skiing objective will you set? 3. Design a task so that the student can use all their joints to maintain a centred stance. Course Guide - 12

13 Skier #4 1. What terrain will you choose? 2. What skiing objective will you set? 3. Design a task so that the student can link their turns more efficiently. Course Guide - 13

14 Day 3 Overview By the end of the day, you will have been exposed to the following: On snow Teaching workshop o Decision making o Motor skill development o Gliding experience Indoor Course Conductor Feedback Form Final assessments Results presentation Course Guide - 14

15 Course Conductor: Name: Location: Candidate #: Date: SKIING COMPETENCY NI / ME Technical Proficiency Demonstrations relative to the L1 performance criteria In a parallel stance on groomed blue terrain, the candidate: For entry level to intermediate skiers, the candidate: NI ME Objective relative to the L1 skiing performance criteria Mobility Requires 2/3 Maintains intermediate speeds I [A] C R Shows a centred stance and mobility in joints while pushing with poles Blends skills to achieve a steered, skidded arc I [A] C R Can balance laterally from foot to foot while skating Maintains consistent turn shape relative to speed and terrain I [A] C R Can show edge grip through climbing or side stepping Technique Gliding Requires 2/3 Leads the turning effort with the lower body I [A] C R On appropriate terrain can demonstrate gliding without braking Manages separation for angulation to provide grip I [A] C R Adjusts edge grip to show side slipping/skidded arcs Uses all joints to maintain a centred stance I [A] C R Shows balanced sliding in the middle of the ski Coordinates movement patterns for efficient turn linking I [A] C R Direction Change Requires 2/3 Specific Skills Development Strategies Chooses appropriate turn shape for student Shows efficient turn linking Maintains some rhythm Speed Management Requires 2/3 Chooses and demonstrates a snowplow stance when appropriate Shows the ability to stop in a parallel stance Modifies turn shape relative to steepness and snow conditions Development Strategies Decision Making relative to the L1 teaching performance criteria Learning contract Requires 6/10 ME NIME Assesses the students' needs Sets achieveable goals Uses two way communication Situation Demonstrates safe teaching pratices (mandatory) Chooses appropriate terrain Shows basic class control Skiing objectives Chooses objective based on the student Chooses objective based on the situation Motor skill development Create task Task is appropriate to skill level CSIA LEVEL 1 ASSESSMENT FORM TEACHING COMPETENCY Development Strategies OVERALL RESULT NI / ME NI / ME Legend I-A-C-R : Must achieve bracketed score - See course guide for definition * NI = Needs Improvement, ME = Meets Expectations L1AFRM-ENG-16