Level 2 Snowboard Instructor (overview)

The Level 2 snowboard instructors’ course aims to create an advanced level snowboard coaching/instructional certification that qualifies individual instructors to train and teach individual or group sessions of a competence level ranging from complete Novice (never ever) snowboarders, through to and including snowboarders developing dynamic rhythm and flow when riding any artificial slope terrain.

The Qualification is limited to use within the U.K. at local (artificial) ski centers such as dry ski slopes or indoor snow slopes and for the above mentioned competence level.

The course will cover,

• Augmentation of Fundamental Snowboard techniques and their relevance to advanced and dynamic snowboard performance.
• Personal Performance training to develop dynamic flow and rhythm on all levels of available terrain.
• Advanced teaching theory, incorporating alternate teaching styles, feedback techniques, realistic goal setting and guest centered teaching.
• Dynamic Movement Analysis. (based on Common advanced snowboarder Movement patterns)
• Effective session planning based on Age, gender, level of competence and understanding and previous experiences.
• In depth equipment options and adjustments relevant to advanced riders

All successful level 2 candidates must under assessment conditions demonstrate a minimum level of competence and understanding in each of the above aspects.

Technical competence standards

• Link a series of turns with sustained rhythm and consistent speed both natural and switch footed, Controlling speed primarily through turn shape not breaking actions.
• Demonstrate a suitable blend of the fundamental steering movements (i.e. Pressure and weight control, Edge control, Control of rotation) throughout a series of dynamic turns, whilst maintaining balance and on appropriate posture. (natural footed)
• Ride a range of turn types while maintaining speed control
• Retain appropriate posture and balance whilst performing a range of tasks used to further develop effective snowboarding to all levels of riders.

Teaching competence standards

Level 2 instructors must demonstrate that they possess an advanced knowledge and ability relevant to teaching snowboarders of all levels.

This is to include, but not be limited to:-

· Effectively coach a class of advanced intermediate snowboarders, paying attention to slope safety and class management, clear communication of suitable techniques, concepts and relevant feedback that is both constructive and specific.

· Developing an effective learning environment that is both safe and fun, and takes into account the age, gender and understanding levels of the students.

· Basic equipment options and adjustments, and how they may affect performance.

· Specific terminology used to clarify actions and concepts.

· Effective analysis and further development of advanced snowboard movements.