ALPINE

Alpine Certification Standards These standards provide a training focus, and represent a minimum competency for each level of certification.The premise of the certification standards is based upon the concepts of "levels of understanding" which define stages of learning in degrees of understanding. As certification is a measure of understanding, levels of certification represent stages of understanding. Candidates will be held to the knowledge and performance standards of the level at which they are testing as well as the criteria for all preceding levels.

*NEW* PSIA-C Level 1 Study Guide - This study guide is intended as an educational tool for the entry level instructor. The goal of the study guide is to help develop the skills necessary to teach beginning level students. This study guide is not intended to provide all information that may be tested in an exam, but is a high yeild study document for those preparing for an exam. Click here, for the Level 1 Study Guide information flyer.

*NEW* Video Movement Clips - These videos with help with video analysis and teaching. This footage works with V1 software. Click here to begin.

Alpine Video Study Guide This 2 volumn DVD is intended to compliment the Portfolio, Pathways, Workbooks, Study Guides, National Demonstration Team documents and PSIA Educational material. To learn more about this DVD set, click here.

PSIA-C Portfolio
What is the Portfolio? The Alpine Certification Committee has developed a strategic pathway that providespersonal growth for instructors regardless of plans, or no plans, for certification. The
Core Concepts manual addresses the use of “stepping stones”. This methodology of education-based program development presents choices an instructor can make to move forward in his or her career as an instructor. PSIA-C has recognized a need to provide additional education programs, geared to provide alternative education to our members. To learn more about the Portfolio, click here.

PSIA-C Portfolio Introduction (PDF Format)

PSIA-C Level 1 Pathway (PDF Format)
PSIA-C Level 1 Portfolio (PDF Format)

PSIA-C Level 2 Pathway (PDF Format)
PSIA-C Level 2 Portfolio (PDF Format)

PSIA-C Level 3 Pathway (PDF Format)
PSIA-C Level 3 Portfolio (PDF Format)

Train the Trainer Development Workbooks Click here for more information about Train the Trainer programs.
Workbook 1 - Dryland/Indoor Training
Workbook 2 - Module I, Teaching Model & Skiing Model
Workbook 3 - Module II, Evaluation Preparation & Movement Analysis

Alpine Certification Study Guides - Reference Only
The study guides below are just reference materials. PSIA-C will have new written exams in effect on February 23, 2004 using different study material. The new books needed for all three Alpine Levels are:

Core Concepts for Snowsports Instructors
Alpine Technical Manual
PSIA Children's Instruction Manual

Level I (PDF Format) [REFERENCE ONLY]
Level II (PDF Format) [REFERENCE ONLY]
Level III (PDF Format) [REFERENCE ONLY]

PSIA National Alpine Resources This link will direct you to resources offered by PSIA National in relation to alpine instruction.

Children's Accreditation Workbook (PDF Format) (MS Word Format) Please give yourself four weeks to complete this workbook prior to attending the Children's Accreditation Clinic. Completed workbooks should be sent to the Central Division office at least 2 weeks prior to the clinic to be graded. Your graded workbooks will be returned to you at the clinic.

Children's Knee-High Knowledge Workbook (PDF Format) (MS Word Format) This workbook accompanies the Children's Knee-High Knowledge clinic. Please complete this workbook and bring with you to the clinic.

PSIA National Children Resources This link will direct you to resources offered by PSIA National in relation to children instruction.

SNOWBOARD

Snowboard Certification Standards These standards provide a training focus, and represent a minimum competency for each level of certification.

Snowboard Certification Study Guides
Level I (PDF Format)
Level II (PDF Format)
Level III (PDF Format)

AASI National Snowboard Resources This link will direct you to resources offered by AASI National in relation to snowboard instruction.

NORDIC

Introductory Nordic Instructors Training Manual (PDF Format)
This manual is intended for all new Nordic Instructors wishing to
pursue their Level 1 Certification.

PSIA National Nordic Resources This link will direct you to resources offered by PSIA National in relation to nordic instruction.

ADAPTIVE

Adaptive Exam Prep Packet (PDF Format)
This packet is designed for those taking the Adaptive Level 1 Exam.
Please contact our office to have this workbook emailed to you in MS Word Format.

PSIA National Adaptive Resources This link will direct you to resources offered by PSIA National in relation to adaptive instruction.