CSIA Ontario Level One Program
Expectations of a Level I Ski Pro
General Goal
- To introduce the candidates, the CSIA and its function within the ski industry.
Final Goal
At the end of the course, the candidate should be able to:
- Understand the mission statement of the CSIA.
- Define goals and objectives of a ski lesson.
- Plan the organizational needs of a lesson.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the five skills of the CSIA.
- Know the structure of the CSIA.
Element of Competency
Teaching:
- Demonstrate the capacity to teach “Fast Track to Parallel” in accordance with the technique and methodology of the CSIA.
- Understand the basic principles of the Canadian Approach and how to incorporate them in teaching “Fast Track to Parallel”.
- Demonstrate the basic principles of a student centred approach while teaching “Fast Track to Parallel”.
- Develop the gust experience through teaching.
- Demonstrate an understanding of teaching children.
Skiing:
- Demonstrate effectively at all levels, from beginner to intermediate Learning Objectives.
- Assess own ski performance in relation to the Level 1 standards.
- Execute basic demonstrations while highlighting the principles of the Canadian Approach.
Attitude:
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards ski teaching.
- Demonstrate respectful behavior towars the other candidates and the teaching staff.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a ski teaching context.
- Demonstrate a certain amount of self-confidence that will create success in ski teaching.
- Demonstrate an open mind and be objective during the analysis of your own skiing abilities.
Content
During the course, the following subjects will be discussed:
- Safety rules in ski teaching.
- Analysis and development of ski movements.
- CSIA organizational structure.
- Lesson planning.
- Skier development model (Fast Track to Parallel).
- Age specific workshops.
- Guest experience workshop.
Methodology
Skier Development:
- Groups will work on ski improvement, analysis and development of ski movements and how to adapt exercises and drills to specific age groups.
Teaching sessions:
- Groups will work on teaching particular movements and skills that have been presented.
Evaluation
Technical Evaluation:
Demonstrations executed by the candidates during class time will be evaluated on a daily basis. Candidates must pass both the skiing and teaching aspects in order to be certified “Level 1 CSIA Ski Instructor”. Candidates will be evaluated on their ongoing participation and effectiveness on and off the snow. There are specific demonstration assessments that are 50% of the final ski results.
Performance Criteria:
General:
- Ski consistently parallel on intermediate terrain at moderate speed.
- Show some ability to adjust technique to a variety of turn shapes and different snow conditions.
- Control speed.
- Adjust skill to provide technically sound demonstrations which are easy to duplicate.
- Demonstrate at all levels, from beginner to intermediate.
Specific:
- Basic Parallel Turns
- Control in symmetrical/rhythmical parallel turns of intermediate terrain (blue)
- Wedge Turns
- Rhythmical wedge turns on flat beginner terrain (green)
- Free Run
- Free skiing on intermediate terrain (blue)
Teaching Evaluation:
The teaching is an evaluation of the student’s participation in workshops and sessions.
Performance Criteria:
- Technical Understanding
- Student Centred Method
- Guest Service
Marking System:
Technical Evaluation Pass or Fail
Teaching Evaluation Pass or Fail
Re-Test on Skiing or Teaching:
If a candidate fails skiing (technical), teaching or both portions, he/she can return for re-evaluation. The re-evaluation can take place at any scheduled Level 1 Day Course (based on availability) after a three week waiting period.
The re-evaluation of the skiing portion takes place on the first two days of the course, while the re-evaluation on the teaching portion takes place on the final two days of the course.
To attend a “Retest”, it is recommended that the candidate obtain training from a current Level 1 Course Conductor.