Snowsports Education II

Catalog description

Snowsports Education II is designed to guide students towards becoming an educator up to intermediate level and clinic leader for those aspiring to a level I certification. The course introduces students to materials and experiences which help to prepare them to undertake the Level II certification in any discipline of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI). The course is composed of three segments: 1) Introducing snowsports leadership, 2) PSIA-AASI Level II certification process, and 3) Planning for continued professional development. The major topics of the first segment focus on managing groups, taking responsibility for others, decision-making processes, and facilitating a learning experience for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The second segment entails independent preparation for the PSIA-AASI Level II certification assessment and completion of the assessment. The final part of the course helps students interpret and reflect on their assessment feedback/forward and prepare next steps as snowsports education managers. Students can expect to engage in learning via reading, watching educational videos, listening to podcasts, and reflecting upon work experiences. Course activities include preparing written summaries and analyses of course topics, self-assessments and reflections of student's own instructing and professional experiences and completing the PSIA-AASI Level II certification assessment. Students will need to join PSIA-AASI and pay for their level II assessment in addition to tuition fees. Membership with PSIA-AASI includes digital access to required course materials.