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See below for a description of selected Education Materials available from the PSIA-E/AASI Pro Shop/Bookstore:
- 126 - Core Concepts Manual - For all disciplines - $24.50
- 152 - Park & Pipe Instructor's Guide - $24.00
The centerpiece of the PSIA-AASI educational system. Well-written and beautifully color illustrated, this book contains topics relevant to all teachers and coaches of winter sports. Emphasizes the core of successful instruction: creating meaningful relationships, memorable experiences, and lifelong learning. Through anecdotes and text, this book shows teachers how to develop proficiency in lesson delivery, assess motivation, build a positive relationship with guests, and customize experiences. It also discusses how to stay at the top of your game in professional development. Topics include human development, guest service, safety, movement assessment, equipment, and the resort environment. 2001. 90 pages.
This first-edition guide ventures into one of the most innovative areas in snowsports instruction today. Terrain, etiquette, class management, skills, and tricks are all examined in this essential resource. Emphasizes coordinating with all the players who design, maintain, and ride the park and pipe. Teachers and coaches are given visual cues to assess students' readiness for this special terrain as well as practical ways to help them transition there from all-mountain riding. Designed for all snowsports riders – whether alpine, snowboard, or nordic – this resource shows how to progressively move to larger features and tricks, and ultimately develop personal style. Also includes an extensive glossary of basic and new school terminology. 2005. 6 x 9." 158 pages.
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ALPINE
- 127 - Alpine Technical Manual, Second Edition - $24.95
- 210 - Alpine Technical Video - $24.00
- 172 - Alpine (Adult) Handbook - Vail publication - $17.00
- 148 - Alpine Stepping Stones Pocket Guide - $9.50
- 174 - Movement Analysis Pocket Guide - $5.50
- 149 - Tactics for All Mountain Skiing - $29.50
- 156 - Ski Instructor's guide to the Physics and Biomechanics of Skiing - $12.00
The second edition of the Alpine Technical Manual expands material about teaching, movement mechanics, and ski performance, and also provides an organizing tool to show relationships between learning systems. Designed as a companion to Core Concepts for Snowsports Instructors, this manual focuses on the contemporary technical aspects of skiing and ski teaching. Both fast track to parallel and more traditional lesson planning possibilities are explored. While maintaining the heart of the "skills concept," the material covers movements leading to acquisition of proficient skills. It incorporates features of American skiing, ski performance, movement analysis, skier zones, slope etiquette, and boot alignment issues. Skiing drills, lesson tips, and new skiing photos in full color are designed to boost your teaching expertise, letting both you and your students enjoy the process of learning. 8-1/2 x 11". (c) 2007.
Captures the look and feel of contemporary skiing. In this video, shot at Snowmass and Jackson Hole, PSIA Alpine Team members guide you on the path to great skiing and teaching. A companion to the Alpine Technical Manual, this video visits the concepts of skills development, showing how ski performance affects the way instructors blend skills for optimal results. It highlights introduces "stepping stones" options to build progressions for unique and effective lessons. 20 minutes. VHS. 2002.
Third Edition - A great resource that travels easily on the hill. Carry these to expand teaching options. 4-3/4 x 6-1/4." 181 pages.
This handy waterproof edition is packed like a small trail map and folds out to a two-sided 101/2 x 171/2" piece, showing the route to a remarkable lesson. Patterned to support the concepts of the Alpine Technical Manual, it provides stepping stones charts, Your Responsibility Code, skills concepts, and numerous ideas for assessing student needs. Included are lists of lesson ideas for building, pacing, and providing closure. Use these lists to be the instructor students request. 2005. 2-1/2 x 3-3/4."
Second Edition - Newly revised, these waterproof cards list simple statements that all alpine instructors can use to describe skiing. Identifies the movement patterns resulting in either fun, functional skiing or in dysfunctional skiing. Developed by the PSIA Alpine Demo Team with the National Education and Certification Committees. These six laminated cards are printed front and back and are fastened together at one corner. 2005. 3-1/2 x 5-1/2."
By Chris Fellows, PSIA Alpine Team member. Fellows draws on his extensive experience to offer ideas for working with upper level skiers. Includes sought-after advice for dealing with moguls, steeps, powder, chutes, and ice. Also covers the successful mindset for all-mountain skiing, along with equipment considerations. This is a must for helping skiers break out of the intermediate rut and move into new territory anywhere on the mountain. 2006. 7 x 10." 108 pages.
By Juris Vagners. This text surveys aspects of physics and biomechanics relevant for the serious student of skiing. Focuses on the basic concepts and interpretation of the physical laws and biomechanics that govern skiing performance. Three-hole punched and shrink-wrapped. 1995. 126 pages.
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NORDIC
- 133 - Nordic Technical Manual - $22.00
This new nordic manual is compatible with Core Concepts for Snowsports Instructors and covers all facets of nordic instruction. Extensively illustrated, topics are introduced by ski category: cross-country skiing (classic, skating, and cross-country downhill) plus telemark skiing. Teaching elements include visual cues, skills, and "stepping stones" to lesson design, with numerous drills and exercises to use with students. Equipment charts and waxing information are also discussed. Contributors include current and former PSIA Nordic Team members. 2005. 6 x 9." 108 pages.
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AASI / SNOWBOARD
- 183 - AASI Snowboard Instructor's Guide - New for 2007! - $24.95
- 122 - AASI Snowboard Manual - CLEARANCE - VERY LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE - $15.00
- 160 - AASI Snowboard DVD - $34.00
- 173 - Snowboard (Adult) Handbook - Vail Publication - $17.00
- 129 - Snowboard Movement Analysis Handbook - $14.50
New for 2007! This text presents AASI's Snowboard Teaching System (STS), a contemporary picture of educational necessities. The STS includes three main concepts-riding, teaching, and service-all of which are integral to the instructor's profession, and support concepts addressing board performance, movement, and the learning process. Numerous photos and accompanying descriptions of movement and performance show the key elements of efficient riding. Includes methods for setting up stance, an extensive glossary of snowboarding terms, and sample lesson plans that can be customized for great results. This guide will help you prepare yourself to teach, attain higher certification, and further your education. 6 x 9" 2007. 142 pages.
This first edition text describes the evolution of snowboarding as well as effective methods of learning, teaching, and coaching this exceptional sport. Contains concepts uniquely applicable to snowboarding and its Y-Model, an essential teaching tool that spans a range of riding styles and equipment. Numerous photos and accompanying descriptions of movement and performance show the key elements of efficient riding. Includes methods for setting up stance, an extensive glossary of snowboarding terms, and sample lesson plans that can be customized for great results. Contributors are AASI Snowboard Team members and other subject area experts. Companion to Core Concepts for Snowsports Instructors and the AASI Focus on Riding DVD. 1998. 6 x 9." 136 pages.
Featuring the AASI Team and divisional experts, this educational DVD contains the information you need to capture the sensations of great riding and teaching. Covers the essence of solid riding style and what makes it that way. It provides snowboarding movement analysis as done by the top riders in AASI, with lesson delivery scenarios. There's also a bonus! Two additional AASI products are packaged into this DVD: the original Snowboard Video (1998), plus the e-book released in 2004, written by AASI Team Coach Randy Price, Pathways to Superior Snowboard Lessons: The "Tiny Bubbles" Approach. 2005. 97 minutes. DVD.
Second Edition - A great resource that travels easily on the hill. Carry these to expand teaching options. 4-3/4 x 6-1/4." 207 pages.
The AASI Snowboard Movement Analysis Handbook will help you recognize, understand, and apply the elements of movement analysis in snowboard lessons. By observing movements and knowing how they relate to riding, you'll be better equipped to help students achieve their goals. Includes observational tools and describes several methods for conducting movement analysis. Also contains an extensive table of common movement problems and interventions. Developed by the AASI Task Force and AASI Snowboard Team. Available November 2003.
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ADAPTIVE
- 131 - Adaptive Snowsports Instruction Manual - $24.50
A comprehensive resource for alpine, snowboard, and nordic adaptive instruction. Featuring detailed descriptions of the latest adaptive equipment and skiing/snowboarding techniques, this manual is an up-to-date synopsis of developments in stand-up and sit-down sliding methods. It also serves as an important reference on physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. Guidelines for accessibility at resorts are addressed. Contributors include the PSIA-AASI National Adaptive Committee plus specialists in racing, coaching, recreation, medicine, and sports equipment. This text builds on the knowledge and teaching practices outlined in the Core Concepts for Snowsports Instructors manual and in PSIA-AASI snowsports technical manuals. 2003. 108 pages.
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CHILDREN
- 119 - Children's Instruction Manual - $19.95
- 125 - Children's Instruction Handbook: Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding - $14.50
- 153 - Children's Ski & Snowboard Movement Guide - $12.50
- 161 - Vail-Beaver Creek Children's Alpine Teaching Handbook - $17.00
- 162 - Vail-Beaver Creek Children's Snowboard Teaching Handbook - $17.00
- 107 - Captain Zembo's Ski & Snowboarding Guide for Kids - $9.50
An indispensable reference with a focus on children's lessons in alpine skiing, nordic skiing, and snowboarding. Extensively illustrated with photos of children performing various snowsports maneuvers, the text elaborates on the cognitive, affective, and physical (CAP) model for designing children's instruction. Also contains tips for including parents in the learning process. Contributors are current and former members of the PSIA National Demo Teams and members of the National Children's Committee. Each sport-specific chapter contains action plans, terrain descriptions, exercises and maneuvers, age-specific tips, and movement considerations. 1997. 151 pages.
This handbook is a portable assistant for instructors who teach children to alpine ski or snowboard. As a companion to the children's manuals, it is a convenient on-hill tool for providing creative, fun, and effective lessons. 2000. 4 x 6." 84 pages.
This small waterproof booklet is chock full of simple descriptions and images to demystify children's movement patterns. It highlights common ("real") patterns in children's skiing and riding, and helps you guide them toward more efficient ("ideal"), developmentally appropriate movements, making it a terrific on-hill reference. Written by PSIA and AASI children's specialists. 2005. 3-1/2 x 4-1/2." 28 pages.
A great resource that travels easily on the hill. Carry these to expand teaching options. 4-3/4 x 6-1/4." For students ages 3 to 15 years. 200 pages.
A great resource that travels easily on the hill. Carry these to expand teaching options. 4-3/4 x 6-1/4." For students ages 7 to 15 years. 246 pages.
This second edition text from John Alderson, aka Captain Zembo, is filled with games and strategies for teaching kids to ski and snowboard. A must for new instructors and a collectible classic for experienced instructors. 1996. 33 pages.
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