Snowboard

Snowboard certification for NRM instructors. Three progressive certification levels with prep clinics strongly encouraged before assessment.

Certification Levels

Prerequisites

Current member of AASI NRM (members of other regions must have their home region
Level 1 Prep Course (2-day preparation clinic) REQUIRED if you are not currently teaching at a PSIA-AASI Member School
Complete the Snowboard Level I E-Learning Course at least 48 hours prior to the on-snow event
Read and be familiar with the AASI Snowboard Technical Manual

Assessment Modules

Riding Performance
Movement Analysis / Technical Understanding
Teaching and People Skills
There are 3 modules in the Level 1 must be done during a single event.
Must pass all three to attain a Level 1 certification.
Candidates are assessed through assessment activities, interviews, and scenarios in beginner and easier intermediate terrain and extra-small to small freestyle features.

Documents & Resources

AASI Snowboard Certification Standards

AASI Certified Level I Snowboard Assessment Form

AASI Snowboard Level 1 Assessment Activities

AASI Snowboard Core Activities List

AASI Snowboard Assessment Activities Descriptions

AASI Snowboard Level I E-Learning Course (required 48 hours before the event)

Entry-level snowboard certification with coaching during the two-day assessment.

Prerequisites

Snowboard Level 1 certification (current member of AASI NRM, or home-region permission)
Pass the online Level II Professional Knowledge Exam with a minimum score of 83% per section at least 48 hours before the prep clinic
Attend and participate in all three days of the Level II Preparation Clinic, taken in NRM (valid the season taken plus the following season)

Assessment Modules

Movement Analysis / Technical Understanding
Teaching
Riding Performance

Offered as a 3-day block of modules (MA/Tech, Teaching, Riding, in that order) that can be taken all at once or individually.
Any module can be retaken individually if not passed. Pass all three to certify.
If you fail the assessment, the prep clinic and written test do not need to be retaken while still valid.

Professional Knowledge Exam

Online Professional Knowledge Exam required (score ≥83% per section) at least 48 hours before the prep clinic. Valid the season taken plus the following season.

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Documents & Resources

AASI Snowboard Certification Standards (Oct 2022 v2)

AASI Level II Snowboard Teaching Assessment Form

AASI Level II Snowboard Riding Assessment Form

AASI Level II Snowboard MA/Technical Understanding Assessment Form

AASI Snowboard Level 2 Assessment Activities

AASI Snowboard Assessment Activities Descriptions

Intermediate certification. Three-day assessment format with two assessors.

Prerequisites

Snowboard Level 2 certification (current member of AASI NRM, or home-region permission)
Pass the online Level III Professional Knowledge Exam with a minimum score of 83% per section at least 48 hours before the prep clinic
Attend and participate in a three-day Level III Preparation Clinic, taken in NRM during the same season as the assessment or the season before (valid the season taken plus the following season)

Assessment Modules

Movement Analysis / Technical Understanding
Teaching
Riding Performance

Offered as a 3-day block of modules (MA/Tech, Teaching, Riding, in that order) that can be taken all at once or individually.
Any module can be retaken individually if not passed. Pass all three to certify.
Candidates teach and demonstrate in all terrain and on small to medium freestyle features.

Professional Knowledge Exam

Online Professional Knowledge Exam required (score ≥83% per section) at least 48 hours before the prep clinic. Valid the season taken plus the following season.

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