Comments on: Snowboard instructors go bi. http://snowprofessor.wordpress.com/2008/08/28/snowboard-instructors-go-bi/ Just another WordPress.com weblog Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:49:45 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: snowprofessor http://snowprofessor.wordpress.com/2008/08/28/snowboard-instructors-go-bi/#comment-7 snowprofessor Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:21:38 +0000 http://snowprofessor.wordpress.com/?p=28#comment-7 Good point Will! I forgot to mention that the new exam structure prioritizes superior teaching ability over doing complex tricks. As the exam level rises, so does the expectation of demonstration. While a fabulous teacher would have failed the previous exam for not being able to demonstrate a 360, they would now receive Level 1 certification with the new program. If you're both a talented coach and sweet rider, you can pursue Level 2 or 3. Good point Will! I forgot to mention that the new exam structure prioritizes superior teaching ability over doing complex tricks. As the exam level rises, so does the expectation of demonstration. While a fabulous teacher would have failed the previous exam for not being able to demonstrate a 360, they would now receive Level 1 certification with the new program. If you’re both a talented coach and sweet rider, you can pursue Level 2 or 3.

]]> By: Will http://snowprofessor.wordpress.com/2008/08/28/snowboard-instructors-go-bi/#comment-6 Will Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:42:43 +0000 http://snowprofessor.wordpress.com/?p=28#comment-6 That definitely sounds like a better way to do it. This line worries me a bit though: "Good coaches will still pass even if they can’t demonstrate all the difficult tricks. I can teach a 360, but couldn’t demonstrate one on command off an icy jump for a clip-board holding examiner." I wonder what criteria they use to determine a pass/fail then? That definitely sounds like a better way to do it. This line worries me a bit though: “Good coaches will still pass even if they can’t demonstrate all the difficult tricks. I can teach a 360, but couldn’t demonstrate one on command off an icy jump for a clip-board holding examiner.”

I wonder what criteria they use to determine a pass/fail then?

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