ADAPTIVE 

 

ADAPTIVE LEVEL 1 COURSE

The Adaptive level one qualification is aimed at experienced instructors looking to expand their teaching repertoire to meet the demands of the ever-growing numbers of students with disabilities participating in snowsports. The course is designed to complement, build on and create adaptations of skills and knowledge from the APSI primary discipline of Alpine skiing, Telemark skiing, Snowboarding or Nordic to bridge the gap between mainstream instruction and Adaptive instruction and become a more versatile instructor. 

The one day In-house course and one-day APSI assessment covers topics such as:

  • Disability awareness
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Teaching students with Intellectual Disabilities and Cognitive Challenges
  • Teaching students from Neuro Diverse Communities including students with Autism
  • Teaching students with Visually Impairments

Prerequisites

  • Be a current APSI member (included in APSI course)
  • Currently working for an APSI approved snowsports school
  • Hold an APSI lv 1 certificate in either Alpine, Snowboard or telemark. (or international equivalent)
  • Complete the APSI Adaptive E-learning module.
  • To attend the APSI assessment day, you must have attended Day 1 (operated in-house by the Snowsports School)

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

The level one course is an In House training product and offered within each Australian Snowsport School. The APSI exam makes up the scond day of the course and the price includes:

  • 1-day exam
  • Course materials and a teaching manual
  • One-year membership to the APSI (valid until 31 December)
  • A certificate and pin (on successful completion of the assessment tasks)
  • Access to our teaching app.

The package price does not include lift tickets, meals, equipment or accommodation. You will need to make these arrangements prior to attending the course.

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT ON THE COURSE?

When you attend a course with us you can expect to receive world class training, delivered with pride, passion and understanding. The level one course will cover all units that are assessed on the exam day.

During the exam, you will be given numerous attempts at each task creating a relaxed training atmosphere, allowing every opportunity for you to show that you possess the correct skills and understanding to attain the Adaptive level one certificate.

 

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Please bring:

  • Your boots, skis and poles. These should be well maintained and tuned.
  • Warm waterproof clothing, including a beanie or helmet* and gloves – be prepared!
  • Sunglasses or goggles and sunscreen.
  • A packed lunch or money to buy lunch – you need to be able to carry this with you as the group may stop on the mountain for your lunch break.
  • A notebook and pencil.
  • Lift ticket x 1 days.

*A helmet is mandatory when participating in any Adaptive courses or exams.

 

FITNESS & SKIING ABILITY

Our ski certifications are intensive courses of skiing and learning. It is therefore, important that you are physically fit and in good condition to be able to take full advantage of the training and education provided and to perform at your best for the duration of the course. Safety is our number one concern. The minimum recommended skiing ability to attend this course is intermediate (i.e. you can make parallel turns on blue runs). However, you don’t have to do anything you feel is beyond your capabilities. Please speak to us if you are concerned about your ability or fitness.