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Children’s Specialist 1 (CS1) is the entry-level children’s education course for PSIA and AASI, and it includes an evaluation component. The course includes a written workbook; skiing/riding and teaching scenarios; and a technical discussion regarding how children/young students learn and progress from the Beginner/Novice to Intermediate Zones. The CS1 course is for instructors embarking on the journey toward mastery of the art of children’s snowsports instruction.
Evaluations of those taking the CS1 course reflect the participants’ knowledge of teaching children, and individuals. Successful completion of the course grants professional recognition to the instructor and industry for their education, experience, and expertise in teaching children snowsports. This is a multi-disciplinary course. Instructors are encouraged to take the CS1 course once they’ve achieved Level I PSIA-AASI certification.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Participant must be Level I Certified.
- Must complete the CS 1 Workbook prior to attending the course.
- Participant must score 80% or higher on online quiz (link sent when you register for CS1 course).
- Must be an active participant in course.
- Must submit completed workbook at event registration.
- Must contribute at the event during roundtable evaluation / scoring of CS1 workbook.
- A passing score from children’s divisional education staff based on the participant’s demonstrated knowledge, understanding, teaching and movement analysis.
Children’s Specialist 2 (CS2) The CS1 course is a prerequisite for the Children Specialist 2 (CS2) course. Children’s Specialist 2 will continue building on the instructor’s knowledge and skills from the Children’s Specialist 1. The course focuses on the specifics of child development for young learners as they progress through the Beginner/Novice to Advanced Zones. Participants will integrate their technical understanding of the CAP model with movement analysis and teaching activities for children in the Intermediate and Advanced Zones.
Evaluations of those taking the CS2 course reflect the participants’ knowledge of teaching children, and individuals. Successful completion of the course grants professional recognition to the instructor and industry for their education, experience, and expertise in teaching children snowsports. This is a multi-disciplinary course.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Participant must be Level II Certified.
- Participant must score 80% or higher on online quiz (link sent when you register for CS2 course).
- Must be an active participant in course.
- Must submit completed workbook at event registration.
- Must contribute at the event during roundtable evaluation / scoring of CS2 Workbook.
- A passing score from children’s divisional education staff based on the participant’s demonstrated knowledge, understanding, teaching and movement analysis.
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