STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      These outcomes do not necessarily reflect the exact sequence or full scope of the course materials.

 II.     Identify proper techniques for dressing for the cold and recognizing the physiology of the cold.

 III.    Identify the elements associated with hypothermia and frostbite and treating both conditions.

 IV.     Identify methods for protecting the skin and eyes from sun exposure while snowboarding.

 V.      Recognizing potential avalanche hazards and awareness of survival and rescue procedures.

 VI.     Recognize the legal risks and liabilities assumed when snowboarding.

 VII.    Recognize the proper accident procedures for on slope incidents.

 VIII.   Recognize the ski area safety rules.

 IX.     Recognize ski area boundaries.

 X       Recognize the color-coded ski trail signage.

 XI.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Dressing for the cold and understanding the physiology of the cold.

 II.     Understanding the elements associated with hypothermia and frostbite and treating both conditions.

 III.    Protecting the skin and eyes from sun exposure while skiing.

 IV.     Recognizing potential avalanche hazards and awareness of survival and rescue procedures.

 V.      Understanding the legal risk and liabilities assumed when skiing.

 VI.     On slope accident procedures.

 VII.    Safety rules of the slope.

 VIII.   Observing ski area boundaries.

 IX.     Understanding color-coded ski trail signage.

 X       Selection and adjustment of skis, boots, and poles.

 XI.     Techniques for a skidded traverse on both heel and toe side edges.

 XII.    Techniques for executing stops.

 XIII.   Techniques for executing turns in both directions with speed control, working on linking turns.

 XIV.    Techniques for linking skidded turns with good speed control and shape.

 XV.     Recognize the procedures for safe riding of ski lifts.