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Snowboard Level II Exam


Dates: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 4:30 pm - 9 pm ET (2 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam

Location: Mt. Brighton Ski Resort (MI)
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event.

Host Division: Central

Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Snowboard Level II Exam (All Modules):
- First Chair Rate: $478.00 (available through Sunday, January 21)
- Second Chair Rate: $503.00 (available through Sunday, January 28)
- Last Chair Rate: $528.00
- CEUs: 12
Snowboard Level II Teaching/TECH/MA Module:
- First Chair Rate: $239.00 (available through Sunday, January 21)
- Second Chair Rate: $264.00 (available through Sunday, January 28)
- Last Chair Rate: $289.00
- CEUs: 6
Snowboard Level II Riding/TECH/MA Module:
- First Chair Rate: $239.00 (available through Sunday, January 21)
- Second Chair Rate: $264.00 (available through Sunday, January 28)
- Last Chair Rate: $289.00
- CEUs: 6

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Snowboard Level I Certification or Level III Certification in another discipline, Snowboard Level II Professional Knowledge Exam or past equivalent.

Registration Deadline: Monday, January 29, 2024, 11:59 pm ET


Online Registration: CLOSED


Course Description (Snowboard Level II Teach Exam Module):

What: The Snowboard Level II certification is the second 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 II.


Teach Exam Module

Candidates will be assessed on the ability to evaluate and improve their peer group's riding in the intermediate-advanced zone by using movement analysis and progressions appropriate to improve the group's snowboard abilities.


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


Getting Started: See the Level II 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 II Study Guide.
  • Online Snowboard Level II 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 II Riding Exam Module):

What: The Snowboard Level II certification is the second 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 II.


Riding Skills Exam Module

Candidates will be assessed on demonstrating clear riding images for intermediate-advanced level students, including all-mountain terrain, freestyle, and other teaching maneuvers. The riding assessment includes the ability to blend at least four fundamentals in each exercise, highlight one fundamental when asked to do so, vary at least two 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 II 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 II Study Guide.
  • Online Snowboard Level II 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.





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Snowboard Level II Exam (All Modules)

Package Price:
- First Chair Rate: $478.00 (available through Sunday, January 21)
- Second Chair Rate: $503.00 (available through Sunday, January 28)
- Last Chair Rate: $528.00

CEUs: 12

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Snowboard Level I Certification or Level III Certification in another discipline, Snowboard Level II Professional Knowledge Exam or past equivalent.

Registration Deadline Monday, January 29, 2024, 11:59 pm ET

Package Description: Included all Modules

This package includes each of the following sections.

Day 1 (Includes the following):
- Snowboard Level II Teaching/TECH/MA Module
     February 20, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 9 pm ET
(6 CEUs total in this section)

Day 2 (Includes the following):
- Snowboard Level II Riding/TECH/MA Module
     February 21, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 9 pm ET
(6 CEUs total in this section)

Lift Tickets (Choose 1 option):
- Will you need a lift ticket for this event?

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Snowboard Level II Teaching/TECH/MA Module

Package Price:
- First Chair Rate: $239.00 (available through Sunday, January 21)
- Second Chair Rate: $264.00 (available through Sunday, January 28)
- Last Chair Rate: $289.00

CEUs: 6

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Snowboard Level I Certification or Level III Certification in another discipline, Snowboard Level II Professional Knowledge Exam or past equivalent.

Registration Deadline Monday, January 29, 2024, 11:59 pm ET

This package includes each of the following sections.

Day 1 (Includes the following):
- Snowboard Level II Teaching/TECH/MA Module
     February 20, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 9 pm ET
(6 CEUs total in this section)

Lift Tickets (Choose 1 option):
- Will you need a lift ticket for this event?

x

Snowboard Level II Riding/TECH/MA Module

Package Price:
- First Chair Rate: $239.00 (available through Sunday, January 21)
- Second Chair Rate: $264.00 (available through Sunday, January 28)
- Last Chair Rate: $289.00

CEUs: 6

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Snowboard Level I Certification or Level III Certification in another discipline, Snowboard Level II Professional Knowledge Exam or past equivalent.

Registration Deadline Monday, January 29, 2024, 11:59 pm ET

This package includes each of the following sections.

Day 2 (Includes the following):
- Snowboard Level II Riding/TECH/MA Module
     February 21, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 9 pm ET
(6 CEUs total in this section)

Lift Tickets (Choose 1 option):
- Will you need a lift ticket for this event?