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Alpine Skiing Instructor Course (4 cr)

Code: SLW063-3006

General information


Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 19.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management

Teachers

  • Kari Partanen

Groups

  • ALK21S
    ALK21S

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.