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Level 1 course
Aim: The aim of this course is to train new ski instructors in fundamental ski skills, techniques and relevant knowledge of ski instruction for teaching beginner and low intermediate skiers in a safe, effective and professional manner.
Prerequisites:
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Be a current APSI member;
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Own the current APSI Nordic teaching manual;
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Have successfully completed a Skills Entry Course or gained exemption from the Nordic Technical Director.
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It is expected that intending participants would have Nordic track skied for at least 5 seasons or 50 days and attended at least 6 Nordic ski lessons
Duration: 3 days.
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Assessment guidelines: Students are to be briefed that there will be three key competency areas of assessment. They are:
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Skiing skills – examined on snow during an Exam Day
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Instructional Technique – examined on snow during an Exam Day
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Workbook – This can be completed during the course and handed to the Trainer at course completion or completed post course and sent to the Nordic Technical Director for assessment.
All three key competency areas must be successfully demonstrated/completed at the required level to be considered as having attained Level One Nordic Ski Instructor status. |