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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 - $24.95
- 152 - Park & Pipe Instructor's Guide - $19.95
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
- 176 - Alpine Technical Manual, Second Edition - $24.95
- 149 - Tactics for All Mountain Skiing - $24.95
- 172 - PSIA Adult Alpine Teaching Handbook - $22.95
- 174 - Cues to Effective/Ineffective Skiing (Movement Analysis Pocket Guide) - $5.00
- 17208 - Cues to Effective/Ineffective Teaching - $5.00
- 148 - Alpine Stepping Stones Pocket Guide - $5.00
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.
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.
Produced in cooperation with the Vail and Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard Schools, this on-hill guide for teaching adults provides progressions, exercises, and helpful tips for every level of student. Includes specific objectives at each level and describes common difficulties, possible causes, and recommended solutions for each. 43/4 x 61/4". 310 pages. 2011.
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."
This handy teaching tool comprises six waterproof cards that outline instructor characteristics relating to four teaching skill areas--creativity, communication, knowledge, and process—-that provide for a successful lesson. Similarly, the cards also point out—-within these same four skill areas—-instructor characteristics that would likely contribute to ineffective lessons. These laminated cards are printed front and back and are fastened together at one corner. 3 1/2 x 5 1/2". 2008.
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."
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AASI / SNOWBOARD
- 183 - AASI Snowboard Instructor's Guide - $19.95
- 129 - Snowboard Movement Analysis Handbook - $14.75
- 160 - AASI Snowboard Focus on Riding DVD - $15.00
- 162 - Vail Children’s Snowboard Handbook - $15.95
- 173 - Vail Adult Snowboard Handbook - $15.95
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.
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.
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.
This handbook covers lesson strategies for adults and provides valuable information in an easy-to-read format. 296 pages.
This handbook covers lesson strategies for adults and provides valuable information in an easy-to-read format. 296 pages.
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ADAPTIVE
- 131 - Adaptive Snowsports Instruction Manual - $19.50
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
- 264 - Children’s Instruction Manual, Second Edition - $24.95
- 161 - Children's Alpine Handbook - $19.95
- 153 - Children’s Ski & Snowboard Movement Guide - $5.00
The second edition of this essential manual expands material about teaching children of all ages and ability. It also provides an organizing tool to show the relationships, experiences, and learning so vital to successfully teaching children to ski and snowboard. Top PSIA-AASI children’s teaching professionals have combined their expertise to update these materials and provide current images. With its focus on the contemporary technical aspects of skiing, snowboarding, and teaching, this edition retains information about the American Teaching System, skills and performance concepts, and the "stepping stones" approach to lesson design. These concepts are supported by information about drills and exercises, progressions, age-specific tips, and movement considerations for all types of learners. This manual describes the tools you need to successfully teach skiing or snowboarding to children. Use it as your guide for delivering safe, creative, professional, and inspirational lessons. 100 pages. 2008.
With a focus of “all children, all the time,” this new handbook—produced in cooperation with the Vail and Beaver Creek training departments—provides countless fun and innovative drills, exercises, and tips to keep your students engaged and learning. This handbook fits in your pocket for quick on-hill reference and covers the spectrum from beginner to advanced, freestyle included. Whether this is your first season of teaching or you’ve been teaching kids for years, you’ll find yourself going back to this handbook time and again for great ideas on how to keep your students moving, learning, and having fun. 4 3/4 x 6 1/4”. 314 pages. 2010.
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.
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