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Teaching Seniors Clinic
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Dates: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 8:45 am - 4 pm ET (2 Days)
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Event Type: Education Clinic

Location: Bryce (VA) (Plan to meet your group on snow at the starting time listed above. If we are notified of any change, we will email and/or text updated information to you. - Outdoor Registration)

Host Division: Eastern

Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $220.00 (available through Tuesday, December 16)
- Last Chair Rate: $245.00
- CEUs: 12

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 11:59 pm ET

Online Registration: CLOSED

Offline Registration: Contact the division office.

Course Description:

This two-day course provides instructors with effective strategies and practical applications for teaching adults undergoing the natural aging process - from beginner through intermediate levels. Based in the CAP model ideology, you will take a deep dive into considerations of low impact skiing, understanding movements with the aging process utilizing curated video examples and how to connect and create learning for this demographic.

Learning Experiences:

Specific activities will vary depending on the group's needs but typically include:

• Hands-on drills/activities to support low-impact skiing/riding

• Peer-to-peer practice teaching sessions

• Video-based movement analysis during lunch sessions

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:

• Participants will understand and apply the Senior Adult Profile and CAP Model for the Natural Aging Process.

• Participants will be able to demonstrate low impact skiing/riding.

• Participants will be able to demonstrate effective teaching strategies for senior students in beginner to intermediate zones.

• They will have a fundamental ability to perform MA on Senior Adults in the beginner to intermediate zone

• Participants will understand and apply senior-specific equipment considerations and their impact on safety and performance.

Recommended Learning Resources:

• Review course outline

• LI in any discipline is highly recommended, but not required