SENIOR SPECIALIST

Western Senior Specialist Level 1

PREREQUISITES & PATHWAY

Prerequisites:

Maintain a current membership with PSIA-AASI
Alpine, Snowboard, Nordic, or Adaptive Level 1 Certification

Pathway:

Step 2: Register for and successfully complete the 2-day Western Senior Specialist Level 1 Assessment

*Exceptions to the prerequisites and pathway can only be made through petition.

REQUIRED RESOURCES

EVENT DESCRIPTION

This 2-day event is for members of any age who would like to improve their skills working with senior skiers. The event encompasses skiing improvement, video analysis and senior skiing and teaching models for beginning and intermediate senior skiers. Your teaching will be evaluated the afternoon of the second day (there is no skiing exam). Successful candidates will receive a Level 2 Seniors Teaching Certificate.

*The Seniors Specialist is being piloted by the Western Region and may undergo additional changes before becoming a Specialist Certification offered and acknowledged nationwide.

COURSE SCHEDULE

EVALUATION FORM

Western Senior Specialist Level 2

PREREQUISITES & PATHWAY

Prerequisites:

Maintain a current membership with PSIA-AASI
Alpine, Snowboard, Cross Country, Telemark, or Adaptive Level 2 or 3 Certification
Senior Specialist Level 1

Pathway:

Register for and successfully complete the 2-day Western Senior Specialist Level 2 Assessment

*Exceptions to the prerequisites and pathway can only be made through petition.

REQUIRED RESOURCES

EVENT DESCRIPTION

This two-day event is for members 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. You will be evaluated on your teaching and successful candidates will receive a Level 2 Senior Specialist Certificate.

*The Seniors Specialist is being piloted by the Western Region and may undergo additional changes before becoming a Specialist Certification offered and acknowledged nationwide.

COURSE SCHEDULE

EVALUATION FORM

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