Embracing the full scope of how snowboarding fit within its educational tenets, psia formed aasi in 1997. The new psia alpine technical manual march 19, 2015 by rob crawford in training ellen post foster is a lead author of the new psia alpine technical manual you dont want to miss her presentation on the new manuals and the skills concept. May 27, 2014 the adaptive snowsports instruction manual is now available for free via a pdf download. Psia aasi nrm f reestyle s pecialist 1 w orkbook n ame d ate workbook is due the morning of the onsnow event. Its super comprehensive and i highly recommend it to all snowboard coaches. Welcome to the exciting world of teaching skiing and snowboarding. This teaching resource brings to life psiaaasis learning connection components of people skills, teaching skills, and technical skills. The riding model, or y model as its sometimes called, remains one of. A comprehensive resource for alpine, snowboard, and nordic adaptive instruction, this manual features detailed descriptions of adaptive equipment and skiing snowboarding techniques. The aasi manual contains the information you will need to prepare for your level i certification course. Welcome to courage kenny ski and snowboard program one of the largest adaptive ski and snowboard programs in the country, courage kenny ski and snowboard program ckss provides more than 1,200 lessons per year at seven sites across minnesota and wisconsin and is supported by 380 volunteer instructors. Aasis earliest and most lasting contributions to snowboard instruction. American association of snowboard instructors aasi snowboard level ii laura beardsley deputy director psia alpine level 1, aiare level 1.
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New snowsports instructor guide psiaaasi intermountain. Snowboard teaching system sts, please consult aasis snowboard instructors guide and snowboard movement analysis handbook. Enhance your professional development with worldclass education. The candidate will be able to apply elements of the snowboard teaching system as outlined in the aasi manual. Today, psiaaasi is the largest provider of skiing and snowboarding instruction in the. Snowboard teaching system sts, please consult aasis snowboard instructors guide and snowboard. Staff professional ski instructors of america author 5. How to use this manual this manual is a guideline and reference book for the sbinz certification system, and the teaching of snowboarding in general. The process to become a certified snowboard instructor is a journey.
American association of snowboard instructors psiaaasi member school and have many fully certified instructors, divisional staff members, examiners, and psianwtechnical team members on our staff. Additional contributions from sam smith, tony macri, claire dooney, rhys. Editorial written by paul phillip, leo carey and keith stubbs. The psiaaasi childrens specialist national standards childrens ski and snowboard movement guide important. Jun 24, 2016 aasi snowboard manual for mac is a lightweight utility that you can use to resize your digital images to save space and make uploading easier. A rider moving the feet, ankles, and knees to actively twist the board. Downloads nzsia new zealand snowsports instructors.
The aasi snowboard technical manual, aasi snowboard teaching handbook, core concepts for snowsports instructors manual, and psia aasi childrens instruction manual. This new snowsports instructor guide introduces you to psiaaasi models and concepts, used across. Senior teaching cycle instructor behavior page 7 2. The new psia alpine technical manual vail ski and snowboard. Reacquaint yourself with the fundamental movements and performance concepts within the aasi snowboard manual. Aasi central snowboard level one certification guide. Education team employeehandbook 1 psiaaasi northern. Adaptive skisnowboard program volunteer manual the orca ski program is a proud member of the professional ski instructors of america psia. Mar 19, 2015 ellen post foster is a lead author of the new psia alpine technical manual you dont want to miss her presentation on the new manuals and the skills concept. Pivoting is typically a quick movement performed on a flat ski or board. Childrens specialist standards 2015 psiaaasi northern. Jan 16, 2015 a rider moving the feet, ankles, and knees to actively twist the board.
For those volunteers already psia or aasi certified, all of the above clinics and academies will count. Aasis adaptive snowsports instruction manual is a great resource. Aasi snowboard instructors guide spiralbound january 1, 2007 by holly andersen author, illustrated illustrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. These indispensable teaching tools are available in print and digital editions extra cost, and include access to supplemental video that helps. We will be focusing on movements of the body, and blending different movements of the body for. Aasi central snowboard level two certification guide. May 28, 2014 aasi adaptive snowboard manual free pdf download. Aasi has several other publications that are recommended for preparation.
In another display of helping share the knowledge theyve made their 2003 adaptive manual available for free. This guide will help you in your training as a new instructor and as you train toward the professional ski instructors of americaamerican association of snowboard instructors psiaaasi level i certification. This post will go through how to do a manual on a snowboard. To save, complete your form and then print that form to a pdf file. The adaptive snowsports instruction manual is now available for free via a pdf download. Psiaaasis groundbreaking technical manuals help you teach effective, engaging, lifechanging lessons. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Study your aasi manual, as well as other snowboard related material. The martini glass represents the upward route of learning from a solid base, through the stem, and then to the everwidening opportunities for. Core concepts, the childrens manual, aasi snowboard movement analysis handbook. Aasi adaptive snowboard guide outdoors for all foundation. The teaching and resource manual of the canadian association of snowboard instructors.
Should you choose to obtain a copy of the aasi snowboard manual or other reading materials, you can order a copy from the divisional office at. Psiaaasi childrens instruction manual, 2nd edition psiaaasi core concepts for snowsports instructors the most current psiaaasi discipline specific manual alpine, nordic, adaptive, snowboard childrens specialist roadmap rubric, 2014 version division childrens materials suggested reading. Casiacms the purpose of this reference guide is to serve as the resource. Guide to the physics and biomechanics of skiing pdf download. This new snowsports instructor guide will introduce you to the profession of teaching snowsports. A comprehensive resource for alpine, snowboard, and nordic adaptive instruction, this manual features detailed descriptions of adaptive equipment and. Sinceyouarebeginningtodelveinto thepsiaaasiadaptivesnowsportsinstruction manual,itislikelythatyouareamongtheselect. The term manual has been borrowed from skateboarding terminology and is in some ways simply a wheelie. Senior specialist manual september 2008 revised january 2010.
Review fundamental movements and performance concepts in the aasi snowboard manual. Expand your skills in the areas of teaching, movement analysis and riding with this update of the aasi snowboard teaching system sts. Also describes the action resulting from the application of rotational forces to the skis or snowboard. The core concepts manual, alpine technical manual, snowboard technical manual, park and pipe instructors guide, movement analysis handbook, childrens instruction manual. Alpine technical manual vail ski and snowboard school. Ellen post foster is a lead author of the new psia alpine technical manual you dont want to miss her presentation on the new manuals and the skills concept. Aasi snowboard manual for mac is a lightweight utility that you can use to resize your digital images to save space and make uploading easier. Here you will find all the current course outlines, applications and guideline documents, including free versions of the ski and snowboard manuals in pdf format.
Learn as much of this information as you can on your own. United states and offers instructor certifications or certificates in multiple. Jan 16, 2015 this video makes the techniques found in aasis snowboard technical manual come to life and helps you be a better instructor by giving you the tools you need to improve your own skills and teach. Insert pdf mammoth resorts par policy here always wear a dses parka or. Use the aasi manual and the companion video to help form a base of knowledge from which to explore topics in more depth. One of the organisations leading the way for training and educating is the american association of snowboard instructors. Aasi snowboard manual paperback january 1, 2000 by inc. It is by no means the only way to teach snowboarding and offers a select number of examples. The new snowboard technical manual alpine and telemark too is available via. The aasi snowboard technical manual, psiaaasi teaching snowsports manual, aasi snowboard teaching handbook, core concepts for snowsports instructors manual, and psiaaasi childrens instruction manual. Price new from used from spiralbound, 2007 please retry. What states are in the rocky mountain division of aasi.
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The first training and education programs were developed in 1987, and in 1989 the association published its first snowboard oriented education resource, the snowboard ski instruction manual. The riders center of mass is not over the board, but rotating the upper body allows the rider to be in line with the base of support and thus be in. Your examiner will also observe you while youre teaching, and may ask you questions before, during, or after your teaching segment. This video makes the techniques found in aasi s snowboard technical manual come to life and helps you be a better instructor by giving you the tools you need to improve your own skills and teach.
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