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Teaching Seniors Clinic
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Dates: Thursday, February 26, 2026 - Friday, February 27, 2026 from 8:45 am - 4 pm ET (2 Days)
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Event Type: Education Clinic

Location: Blue Mountain (PA) (Plan to meet your group on snow at the starting time listed above, at the "Lessons Meet Here" sign outside the rental shop (near the Comet lift). 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: $245.00 (available through Tuesday, February 10)
- Last Chair Rate: $270.00
- CEUs: 12

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 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



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