Level 1 Teaching Practice

This is one of six Level 1 clinics offered through Mt Hood Meadows Learning Center.  

• Full-Time Instructors are REQUIRED to attend all 6 clinics.
• Part-Time Instructors are RECOMMENDED to attend all 6 clinics.

Level 1 clinics may be completed and repeated in any order.

• Level 1 Introduction:  All Disciplines
• Level 1 Ski:  Individual Assessment Activities
• Level 1 Ski: Integrated & Versatility Activities
• Level 1 Teaching Demonstration
• Level 1 Teaching Practice
• Level 1 Movement Analysis & Technical Knowledge

Level 1 Teaching Practice clinic will provide participants opportunities to practice a Level 1 Teaching Segment.

Download the PSIA-NW Alpine Certification Guide and familiarize yourself with the Level I Teaching Module.

PSIA-NW Certification Guide 2025

PSIA/AASI-NW Certification Information

Please sign up in advance for this clinic as we use this to track your attendance of the 6 required/recommended on snow clinics.

• Meeting location:  Adult Lesson Corral
• Paid: No
• Jacket: Personal  
• < 3 participants = 1 hour clinic
• > 3 participants = 3 hour clinic

You will have the opportunity to lead a teaching segment, as outlined below; more details may be found the PSIA-NW Certification Guide 2025.

🆕Teaching topics will not be assigned. Candidates are expected to derive the “learning outcome” for the group based on the morning roundtable and warm-up run watching their peers.

Timing

• Candidates should be prepared to teach the group at any point during the day, for up to 20 minutes.
  • Although it is not necessary to fill the time given, it is recommended you continue to work with the group for the allotted time – the examiners will monitor the time for you. 
• Candidates are encouraged to use the entire run. 
• 🆕A chairlift ride will not be available as an option during the 20 minute teaching assessment.

You should download the PSIA-NW Alpine Certification Guide and familiarize yourself with the Level 1 Teaching Module

PSIA-NW Certification Guide 2025

PSIA/AASI-NW Certification Information

Please sign up in advance for this clinic as we use this to track your attendance of the 4 prerequisite clinics.

• Meeting location: Adult Lesson Corral
• Paid: No
• Jacket: Personal
• < 3 participants = 1 hour clinic; > 3 participants = 2 hour clinic