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Snowboard Level III Exam


Dates: Saturday, March 4, 2023 - Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 11 am - 6 pm ET (2 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam

Location: Afton Alps (Meadows Chalet - Top Floor)
Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the event.

Host Division: Central

Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Snowboard Level III Exam (All Modules):
- First Chair Rate: $478.00 (available through Friday, February 17)
- Second Chair Rate: $503.00 (available through Friday, February 24)
- Last Chair Rate: $528.00
- CEUs: 14
Snowboard Level III Teaching/TECH/MA Module:
- First Chair Rate: $239.00 (available through Friday, February 17)
- Second Chair Rate: $264.00 (available through Friday, February 24)
- Last Chair Rate: $289.00
- CEUs: 8
Snowboard Level III Riding/TECH/MA Module:
- First Chair Rate: $239.00 (available through Friday, February 17)
- Second Chair Rate: $264.00 (available through Friday, February 24)
- Last Chair Rate: $289.00
- CEUs: 8

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Snowboard Level II Certification, Snowboard Level III Professional Knowledge Exam or prior written exam equivalent.

Registration Deadline: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 11:59 pm ET


Online Registration: CLOSED


Course Description (Snowboard Level III Tech/MA Exam Module):

What: The Snowboard Level III Exam is the third step in the certification process and gives the candidate an opportunity to have their riding, teaching and professional knowledge evaluated using the PSIA-AASI National Standards and Assessment Criteria.


How: This is a two-day on-snow certification with a modular format. Day one is an assessment of Teaching Skills, Movement Analysis Skills, and Technical Understanding; day two is an assessment of Riding Skills. People Skills are assessed both days and throughout every category of the exam. Each section will be scored and candidates must have a minimum average score of 4 for each section to attain Level III.


Movement Analysis Exam Module

During the exam, you will demonstrate your understanding and application of movement analysis through observation, evaluation, and prescription with video and/or live riders. You must clearly demonstrate that you are able to see the refined movements of an intermediate-advanced rider, present an organized and detailed description using non-judgmental terminology, and give accurate cause and effect relationships. At the Level 3 standard, it is important to be able to clarify how one body movement can affect another body movement to affect board performance and the turn/trick outcome.

Find more information on the Riding Skills Exam Module on the Snowboard Education & Certification Page.


Getting Started: See the Level III Section of Snowboard National Standards and Performance Guide as well as e-Learning courses and Technical Manual available at the thesnowpros.org website.


Prerequisites:

  • Support from Snowsports School Director and Lead Trainer is highly recommended.
  • Study the PSIA-C Snowboard Level III Study Guide.
  • Online Snowboard Level III Professional Development Exam must be completed before registering for the on-snow portion of the exam.
  • Find the links to the above documents and exams in the Education Resources
  • Be sure to check other prerequisites in the Certification Pathways Guide.




Course Description (Snowboard Level III Teach Exam Module):

What: The Snowboard Level III Exam is the third step in the certification process and gives the candidate an opportunity to have their riding, teaching and professional knowledge evaluated using the PSIA-AASI National Standards and Assessment Criteria.


How: This is a two-day on-snow certification with a modular format. Day one is an assessment of Teaching Skills, Movement Analysis Skills, and Technical Understanding; day two is an assessment of Riding Skills. People Skills are assessed both days and throughout every category of the exam. Each section will be scored and candidates must have a minimum average score of 4 for each section to attain Level III.


Teach Exam Module:

Candidates will be assessed on the ability to evaluate and improve each individual's riding within their peers in the advanced-expert zone by developing and delivering individualized lesson plans. Level II and Level III candidates are assessed on all Teaching Skills Learning Outcomes while they teach their peers in a lesson. Teaching activities are based on the needs, motivations, and riding performance of the participants. The lesson is 20-40 minutes, with the time set before the lesson starts. Candidates can expect group and individual discussions with the examiner before, during, and/or after the teaching segment. The behavior of candidates will also be observed throughout the assessment environment.


Find more information on the Teaching Skills Exam Module on the Snowboard Education & Certification Page.


Getting Started: See the Level III Section of Snowboard National Standards and Performance Guide as well as e-Learning courses and Technical Manual available at the thesnowpros.org website.


Prerequisites:

  • Support from Snowsports School Director and Lead Trainer is highly recommended.
  • Study the PSIA-C Snowboard Level III Study Guide.
  • Online Snowboard Level III Professional Development Exam must be completed before registering for the on-snow portion of the exam.
  • Find the links to the above documents and exams in the Education Resources
  • Be sure to check other prerequisites in the Certification Pathways Guide.




Course Description (Snowboard Level III Riding Exam Module):

What: The Snowboard Level III Exam is the third step in the certification process and gives the candidate an opportunity to have their riding, teaching and professional knowledge evaluated using the PSIA-AASI National Standards and Assessment Criteria.


How: This is a two-day on-snow certification with a modular format. Day one is an assessment of Teaching Skills, Movement Analysis Skills, and Technical Understanding; day two is an assessment of Riding Skills. People Skills are assessed both days and throughout every category of the exam. Each section will be scored and candidates must have a minimum average score of 4 for each section to attain Level III.


Riding Skills Exam Module

Candidates will be assessed on demonstrating clear riding images for advanced-expert level students including extreme terrain and conditions, freestyle, bumps, and steeps. The riding assessment includes the ability to blend all six of the fundamentals in each exercise, highlight one fundamental when asked to do so, vary all three parts of TID when asked to do so, and choose effective tactics to alter speed when asked to do so.


Find more information on the Riding Skills Exam Module on the Snowboard Education & Certification Page.


Getting Started: See the Level III Section of Snowboard National Standards and Performance Guide as well as e-Learning courses and Technical Manual available at the thesnowpros.org website.


Prerequisites:

  • Support from Snowsports School Director and Lead Trainer is highly recommended.
  • Study the PSIA-C Snowboard Level III Study Guide.
  • Online Snowboard Level III Professional Development Exam must be completed before registering for the on-snow portion of the exam.
  • Find the links to the above documents and exams in the Education Resources
  • Be sure to check other prerequisites in the Certification Pathways Guide.




Additional Event Details:

*The resort has generously provided lift tickets for participants at this event. See event details included in the confirmation email after registering for further information.

*Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the event.

Event Time: 10:00 AM (CT) - 5:00 PM (CT)

*Members can take the entire exam or the Teach & Riding modules.


*Members may choose to take the entire exam or a single module. Please note that the Tech/MA Module is completed over the Riding and Teaching days. Members who have passed the Tech/MA module must still attend the entire Riding and Teaching Module days (For those modules they still need to complete), the prior passes will be retained, and members will only be assessed on the modules they need to complete.




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Snowboard Level III Exam (All Modules)

Package Price:
- First Chair Rate: $478.00 (available through Friday, February 17)
- Second Chair Rate: $503.00 (available through Friday, February 24)
- Last Chair Rate: $528.00

CEUs: 14

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Snowboard Level II Certification, Snowboard Level III Professional Knowledge Exam or prior written exam equivalent.

Registration Deadline Saturday, February 25, 2023, 11:59 pm ET

Package Description: Included all Modules

This package includes each of the following sections.

Snowboard Level III Exam (All Modules - Both Days) (Includes the following):
- Snowboard Level III Tech/MA Module
     March 4, 2023, 11 am to March 5, 2023, 12 pm ET
- Snowboard Level III Teach Module
     March 4, 2023 from 12 pm to 6 pm ET
- Snowboard Level III Riding Module
     March 5, 2023 from 12 pm to 6 pm ET
(14 CEUs total in this section)

Lift Tickets (Choose 1 option):
- Will you need a lift ticket for this event?,Yes,No

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Snowboard Level III Teaching/TECH/MA Module

Package Price:
- First Chair Rate: $239.00 (available through Friday, February 17)
- Second Chair Rate: $264.00 (available through Friday, February 24)
- Last Chair Rate: $289.00

CEUs: 8

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Snowboard Level II Certification, Snowboard Level III Professional Knowledge Exam or prior written exam equivalent.

Registration Deadline Saturday, February 25, 2023, 11:59 pm ET

This package includes each of the following sections.

Snowboard Level III Teaching/TECH/ MA Module (Includes the following):
- Snowboard Level III Tech/MA Module
     March 4, 2023, 11 am to March 5, 2023, 12 pm ET
- Snowboard Level III Teach Module
     March 4, 2023 from 12 pm to 6 pm ET
(8 CEUs total in this section)

Lift Tickets (Choose 1 option):
- Will you need a lift ticket for this event?,Yes,No

x

Snowboard Level III Riding/TECH/MA Module

Package Price:
- First Chair Rate: $239.00 (available through Friday, February 17)
- Second Chair Rate: $264.00 (available through Friday, February 24)
- Last Chair Rate: $289.00

CEUs: 8

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Snowboard Level II Certification, Snowboard Level III Professional Knowledge Exam or prior written exam equivalent.

Registration Deadline Saturday, February 25, 2023, 11:59 pm ET

This package includes each of the following sections.

Snowboard Level III Riding/TECH/MA MOdule (Includes the following):
- Snowboard Level III Tech/MA Module
     March 4, 2023, 11 am to March 5, 2023, 12 pm ET
- Snowboard Level III Riding Module
     March 5, 2023 from 12 pm to 6 pm ET
(8 CEUs total in this section)

Lift Tickets (Choose 1 option):
- Will you need a lift ticket for this event?,Yes,No