STANDARD COMPETENCIES

 

 1. Summarize how to conduct a rider/skier interview in order to understand individual goals and needs.

 2. Explain how to conduct a pre-fit physical evaluation.

 3. Determine the critical factors associated with maximizing rider/skier comfort and performance

 4. Perform custom ski/snowboard boot fitting

 5. Perform custom bicycle fitting and alignment

 6. Analyze biomechanics of skiing, snowboarding, running, walking, and cycling.

 7. Identify proper procedures for performing stance balancing and correction for skiers, snowboarders and cyclists.

 8. Explain safety equipment and proper risk management strategies for athlete alignment and fitting

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE

 

 I. Safety Equipment and procedures

 II. Ski boot, snowboard boot, running shoe, bike shoe, golf shoe construction

 III. Anatomy and physiology of the lower extremities

 IV. Custom equipment fitting

 V. Shop layout, design, and tools

 VI. Advanced biomechanical analysis

 VII. Bicycle fitting and alignment

 VIII. Custom insole fabrication

 IX. Stance balancing and canting techniques for athletes

 X. Liability and risk management