Founded in 1938 the CSIA is the governing body for ski instruction in Canada and has over 20,000 members. The CSIA is recognized by the ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association) and its four levels of certification are highly regarded. The Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance (CSIA) has been responsible for the training and development of ski instructors across Canada and around the world. The CSIA system has 4 levels of certification, with each stage becoming progressively demanding.
Level 1
Upon successful completion of a Level 1 course, instructors should be able to:
- Understand the mission statement of the CSIA
- Define goals and objectives of a ski lesson
- Plan the organizational needs of a lesson
- Demonstrate an understanding of the 3 basic skiing competencies and the skill system of the CSIA
- Know the structure of the CSIA
Level 2
CSIA Level 2 the next level up and enhances your skiing ability, understanding of ski technique, effective communication, group dynamics and teaching skills. You must have passed your CSIA Level 1 to take part in the level 2 exam.
you need to succesfully complete both the technical and teaching aspects in order to pass. Upon successful completion of a CSIA Level 2 course, instructors should be able to:
- Define goals and objectives of a ski lesson at this level
- Identify teaching strategies to be developed in order to ensure significant learning abilities
- Anticipate and plan the various elements linked to the organisation of a lesson
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the 3 basic skiing competencies and the skill system of the CSIA
- Understand strategies needed to teach children
Level 3
The level 3 Certified Ski Instructor course is an advanced training certification. At the end of the course, instructors should be able to:
- develop strategies for effective communication, group dynamics, lesson planning and skill drill matching
- train in strategies to perfect and refine skiing skills for advanced skiers
- have knowledge of the skiing and teaching methodology of advanced terrain (bumps)
- develop methods for effective analysis and development
Level 4
The level 4 Senior Ski Instructor is an expert, internationally recognized course designed to develop the abilities of experienced instructors into trainers and leaders. At the end of the course, instructors should be able to:
- develop techniques and strategies for teaching experts and develop instructors
- perfect assessment and development skills at all levels of skiers and
- perfect skiing and methodology on all terrain for all levels of skiers
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