Alpine Skiing Instructor Course (4 cr)
Code: SLW063-3009
General information
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 31.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 17.03.2024
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
-
ALK22SALK22S
- 18.01.2024 13:45 - 15:15, Alppihiihdon ohjaajakurssi SLW063-3009
- 19.01.2024 12:00 - 15:15, Alppihiihdon ohjaajakurssi SLW063-3009
- 08.02.2024 08:00 - 15:15, Alppihiihdon ohjaajakurssi SLW063-3009
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.