Alpine Skiing Instructor Course (4 cr)

Code: SLW063-3006

General information

Enrollment: 01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 01.01.2023 - 19.03.2023
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 4 cr

Local portion: 4 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Business

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management

Teachers: Kari Partanen

Groups: ALK21S
ALK21S

Course: SLW063

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Objective

Alpine skiing instructor course (previously known as I-course) focuses on the fundamentals of teaching skiing and the development of alpine skiing skills as well as the instruction of beginners/children. Those who pass the course can work as ski instructors at ski resorts.

Content

- Alpine skiing teaching programme
- own down-hill skiing and teaching skills
- freestyle for beginners
- Teaching science
- Teaching and learning environments
- Teaching practice (will be assessed)
- Children's ski school
- cross-country skiing (freestyle equipment) for developing alpine sports skills
- Skill and theory tests

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

According to Shory criteria

Prerequisites

The students must have good basic skiing skills in all conditions and an interest in teaching.