Adaptive
Adaptive snow sports certification. Requires Alpine Level I or Snowboard Level I prior to attending any Level I or Level II assessment. Focus on sit-ski, visual impairment, and cognitive disability instruction.
Certification Levels
Prerequisites
- Alpine Level 1 or Snowboard Level 1 certification (required prior to any Level 1 or Level 2 Adaptive assessment)
- PSIA-AASI NRM membership (register online or call the NRM region office at 406-581-6139)
Assessment Modules
- Assessed per the PSIA-AASI Adaptive Certification Standards: People Skills, Teaching Skills, and the adaptive module being assessed (Adaptive Alpine or Adaptive Snowboard pathway).
- Note: all candidates receive adaptive alpine scorecards regardless of being on snowboard or alpine skis until adaptive snowboard-specific forms are finalized.
Professional Knowledge Exam
The correct online professional knowledge exam module must be completed a minimum of 72 hours prior to the on-snow assessment (expect it to take a couple of hours).
Take Exam →Documents & Resources
Entry-level adaptive certification. Requires existing Alpine Level 1 or Snowboard Level 1.
Prerequisites
- Adaptive Level 1 certification
- Alpine Level 1 or Snowboard Level 1 certification
Assessment Modules
- Assessed per the PSIA-AASI Adaptive Certification Standards: People Skills, Teaching Skills, and the adaptive module being assessed (Adaptive Alpine or Adaptive Snowboard pathway).
- Note: all candidates receive adaptive alpine scorecards regardless of being on snowboard or alpine skis until adaptive snowboard-specific forms are finalized.
Professional Knowledge Exam
The correct online professional knowledge exam module must be completed a minimum of 72 hours prior to the on-snow assessment (expect it to take a couple of hours).
Take Exam →Documents & Resources
Intermediate adaptive certification.
Prerequisites
- Adaptive Level 2 certification
- Minimum of Alpine Level 2 or Snowboard Level 2 certification (required prior to a Level 3 Adaptive assessment)
Assessment Modules
- Assessed per the PSIA-AASI Adaptive Certification Standards: People Skills, Teaching Skills, and the adaptive module being assessed (Adaptive Alpine or Adaptive Snowboard pathway).
- Note: all candidates receive adaptive alpine scorecards regardless of being on snowboard or alpine skis until adaptive snowboard-specific forms are finalized.
Professional Knowledge Exam
The correct online professional knowledge exam module must be completed a minimum of 72 hours prior to the on-snow assessment (expect it to take a couple of hours).
Take Exam →Documents & Resources
Advanced adaptive certification.
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