Adaptive Ski Lesson
General
Paperwork
If any equipment troubles, tag gear and write up
Write-ups help next lesson
Lesson Priorities
Learning
Fun
Safety
After the lesson
Turn in student's and your ski passes
Write up lesson in student folder
Review with other instructor(s)
Wrap up day with student
On the slopes
etc
First time on the Chair lift
First runs (before lift)
Introduction on flat terrain
Indoors
Equipment setup
Set fit indoors unless you're sure it's right(from previous lessons with us)
But watch out about getting them tired too early
It's easier to change up indoors
Sit-down equipment shouldfit like a ski boot
Watch out for circulation and cathiter
Tight but not painful
Depending on theirskiing experience
Ask what they worked on,how it worked, what they liked, etc
Set up gear as per previous lessons
Explain equipment choices
Evaluation
Find out student's goals for lesson
What do they want out of today's lesson?
Go to the top of the mountain?
Ski faster?
More control?
Use their goals to help shape your lesson plan. But keep it realistic - don't take them to the top their second day out!
Greeting
How is their handshake?
Weak
From
Can't
Are they enthusiastic?
Watch student enter building
Pre-lesson
Preliminary selection of adaptive methods and gear
Determine instructors' roles
Check student forms