Children's Instruction Manual, 2nd Ed.

The second edition of this essential manual describes the tools you need to successfully teach skiing or snowboarding to children, whether you are a seasoned veteran or brand-new instructor. Top PSIA-AASI children’s teaching professionals have combined their expertise to deliver a manual that instructors of all abilities will find useful. The manual provides a sorting tool to show the relationships, experiences, and learning so vital to successfully teaching children to ski and snowboard. With its focus on contemporary technical aspects of skiing, snowboarding, and teaching, this edition retains information about the American Teaching System, skills and performance concepts, and the “stepping stones” approach to lesson design. These concepts are supported by information about drills and exercises, progressions, age-specific tips, and movement considerations for all types of learners. Use it as your guide for delivering safe, creative, professional, and inspirational lessons. 8 1/2 x 11”. 128 pages. 2008.