Working With Students

In Module 2 you will be exposed to PSIA-AASI concepts and models which provide insights into teaching people and structuring ski and snowboard lessons. This course takes about 20 to 25 minutes to complete.

Our school employs the America Teaching System® (ATS) created by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). We encourage all our instructors to pursue certification and become members of PSIA/AASI. Click to join PSIA-AASI right now.

WATCH MODULE 2 (opens in a new window)

The module does require the Flash Plugin so iOS devices, like iPhone and iPad will not work for viewing these modules.

Once you have watched Module 2 answer the following questions…

The "Learning Partnership" consists of what elements?*
- The Student, the Teacher and the Resort
- The liability release each student signs before participating in the lesson
- Student Profile and Instructor Behavior
What does the C, A and P stand for in the CAP Model?*
- Cognitive, Affective and Physical attributes of a student
- Core, Accessory and Primary movements of a student
- Competency, Accountability and Professionalism in instructor behavior
What is "The Teaching Cycle?"*
- A framework for organizing lesson content from beginning to end
- A progression for teaching beginner students through advance zone skiers and riders
- A process of signing up for and taking a lesson at a ski resort
Share one or two things you learned from this module in your own words*
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