Instructor Academy - Ski Instructor Courses - CSIA Level 1 Full Course Detail

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Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance
Alliance des moniteurs de ski du Canada

CSIA Level I
Ski Instructor

About

The Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) provide the internationally recognised ski instructor course and qualifications. The CSIA was established in 1938 and has around 26,000 members working world wide. There are now hundreds of instructors working throughout the states , Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Europe and Andorra, who gained or furthered their qualifications with our CSIA courses in Soldeu-El Tarter.

CSIA Courses in Andorra

The Course Information below has been extracted from the CSIA website and relates to the course structure in Canada. In Andorra, although the Goals and Content amount to the same, you will notice differences to the Course Outline and Schedule. For example all Indoor course work in Andorra usually takes place in the evenings.

Please Note: All the course details on instructor-academy.com are for your guidance only. The content will rarely change but the actual course structure day-by-day is decided by the Course Conductor in resort.

COURSE RESUMÉ - Level 1 Instructor


Course includes:
	An introduction to CSIA skiing and teaching methodology;
	Strategies to develop skiers from beginner to intermediate (parallel) using the skill development method,
	Techniques and strategies for effective assessment and development,
	Techniques and strategies for effective assessment and development,
	Personal feedback on ski performance
	Workshop on customer service


Duration:	4 days
Prerequisites:	15 years of age

COURSE DETAIL


General Goal
	To introduce the candidates to ski teaching, the CSIA and its function within the 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 3 basic skiing competencies and the skill system of the CSIA
	Know the structure of the CSIA

ELEMENT of COMPETENCY

Teaching:
	Demonstrate the capacity to teach “Fast Track to Parallel” (Initiation / Acquisition Level) in accordance with the technique and methodology of the CSIA.). Learning Objectives
	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 centered approach while teaching ‘’Fast Track to Parallel’’".
	Develop the guest experience through teaching
	Demonstrate an understanding of teaching children
Skiing:
	Demonstrate effectively at all levels, from beginner to intermediate (Initiation / Acquisition Level)
Learning Objectives:
	Assess their 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 towards 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 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
	Christie progression and fast track to parallel
	Age specific workshop for children
	Guest experience workshop

METHODOLOGY

Lectures:
	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.
Lectures:
	Lectures will take place in the morning before the on-snow sessions. (See content)

EVALUATION

Technical Evaluation
Demonstrations executed by the candidates during class time will be evaluated on a daily basis Candidates must pass both, skiing and teaching aspects in order to be certified Level 1 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 – Initiation / Acquisition level
General
	Ski consistently parallel on intermediate terrain at moderate speed
	Show some ability to adjust their technique to a variety of turn types and different snow conditions
	Control speed
	Adjust their skill to provide technically sound demonstrations which are easily copiable
	Demonstrate at all levels, from beginner to intermediate
Specific
	Basic Parallel Turns *Control in symmetrical/rhythmical parallel turns on 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 – Initiation / Acquisition level
	Technical Understanding
	Student Centered Method
	Guest Service

MARKING SYSTEM

Technical Evaluation Pass or Fail

Teaching Evaluation Pass or Fail

Retest on skiing or teaching:

If a candidate fails skiing, teaching or both portions , he/she can return for re-evaluation and re-evaluation will be for 2 days

COURSE OUTLINE

	AM	PM
Day 1	Indoor: Registration Introduction to course outline, standards and evaluation Basic skiing competencies On snow:* Technique and Basic skills Ski Improvement – understanding the skiing skills through individual skill development	On snow: Ski improvement – continuing ski improvement with a tactical approach Indoor:* *1-on-1 assessments

Day 2	Indoor: People skills for ski teachers Teaching children Developing the Guest experience Free tactics – Fun development On snow: * Fast track to parallel – Demo improvement	On snow: *Fast track to parallel – methodology and lesson planning

Day 3	Indoor: Presentation skills Student centered teaching On snow: *Fast Track to Parallel – Methodology and teaching children	On snow: * Teaching Workshops – Developing the guest experience Indoor: *Session: Free tactics – Fun development
Day 4	On snow: Ski off review Teaching workshops -Fast Track to Parallel	On snow: * Teaching Workshops – Fast Track to Parallel * Results

Instructor Academy Downloads
		Level 1 Course Guide
		CSIA Code of Ethics

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