SB Level 1 Intro and Foundation

Level 1 Snowboard Part 1: Foundations and Technical Understanding (TU)

• Materials to Reference:
  • 6 Technical Fundamentals
  • Activity Chart – Riding
  • Level 1 Progression Chart – Laminated
  • Refer to NW L1 Certification Guide (information listed below)
  • Review how technical understanding will be assessed during exam
• Key Concepts to Review (Blend these into activities, not meant to be read to instructors):
  • 6 Technical Fundamentals
  • Movement concepts (flexion, extension, rotation) and common body parts used in snowboarding (ankles, knees, hips, spine) – Keep it simple!
  • Review L1 materials to help candidates prep for the exam
  • Review that there are three main modules for the exam – Riding, Teaching, and MA/Tech Understanding/PA
  • Review overview of the exam, what to expect on exam day (please review L1 Certification guide for more information)
  • How the technical fundamentals are integrated throughout the exam and are the basis for riding, MA, and teaching.
  • Ensure that learners understand the Activity Chart and L1 Progression Charts and how those will be used during the exam.
    • Activity Chart – Riding activities
    • L1 Progression Charts – the beginner progression and the topics for teaching day
  • Technical Understanding Foundations (review in detail)- basic snowboard/gear concepts (board profiles, stance options, etc), terrain, tactical choices while snowboarding.

Clinicians: Nolan Miler

Prior to the clinic, please review these certification resources, the NW Cert Guide is a comprehensive guide that can be used for a deeper dive on the others, and should be studied to complement your on-snow training:

All of these resources can be found athttps://www.psia-nw.org/education/snowboard/