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Snowboard Level III Exam

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Dates: Saturday, March 8, 2025 - Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 9 am - 4 pm ET (2 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam

Location: Boyne Mountain (TBA - Meeting Location will be sent out by email by the event leader.)
Arrive 15 minutes beforehand.

Host Division: Central

Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Snowboard Level III Exam (All Modules):
- First Chair Rate: $478.00 (available through Friday, February 21)
- Second Chair Rate: $488.00 (available through Thursday, February 27)
- Last Chair Rate: $503.00
- CEUs: 14
Snowboard Level III TECH/MA Module :
- First Chair Rate: $239.00 (available through Friday, February 21)
- Second Chair Rate: $249.00 (available through Thursday, February 27)
- Last Chair Rate: $264.00
- CEUs: 2-8
Snowboard Level III Teaching Module:
- First Chair Rate: $239.00 (available through Friday, February 21)
- Second Chair Rate: $249.00 (available through Thursday, February 27)
- Last Chair Rate: $264.00
- CEUs: 2-8
Snowboard Level III Riding Module:
- First Chair Rate: $239.00 (available through Friday, February 21)
- Second Chair Rate: $249.00 (available through Thursday, February 27)
- Last Chair Rate: $264.00
- CEUs: 6

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Snowboard Level II Certification, Snowboard Level III Professional Knowledge Exam or prior written exam equivalent.

Registration Deadline: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:59 pm ET

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Online Registration: CLOSED

Offline Registration: Contact the division office.

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Course Description (Snowboard Level III Tech/MA Exam Module):

What: The Snowboard Level III Exam is the third step in the certification process and gives the candidate an opportunity to have their riding, teaching and professional knowledge evaluated using the PSIA-AASI National Standards and Assessment Criteria.

How: This is a two-day on-snow certification with a modular format. Day one is an assessment of Teaching Skills, Movement Analysis Skills, and Technical Understanding; day two is an assessment of Riding Skills. People Skills are assessed both days and throughout every category of the exam. Each section will be scored and candidates must have a minimum average score of 4 for each section to attain Level III.

Movement Analysis Exam Module

During the exam, you will demonstrate your understanding and application of movement analysis through observation, evaluation, and prescription with video and/or live riders. You must clearly demonstrate that you are able to see the refined movements of an intermediate-advanced rider, present an organized and detailed description using non-judgmental terminology, and give accurate cause and effect relationships. At the Level 3 standard, it is important to be able to clarify how one body movement can affect another body movement to affect board performance and the turn/trick outcome.

Find more information on the Riding Skills Exam Module on the Snowboard Education & Certification Page.

Getting Started: See the Level III Section of Snowboard National Standards and Performance Guide as well as e-Learning courses and Technical Manual available at the thesnowpros.org website.

Prerequisites:

• Support from Snowsports School Director and Lead Trainer is highly recommended.
• Study the PSIA-C Snowboard Level III Study Guide.
• Online Snowboard Level III Professional Development Exam must be completed before registering for the on-snow portion of the exam.
• Find the links to the above documents and exams in the Education Resources
• Be sure to check other prerequisites in the Certification Pathways Guide.

Course Description (Snowboard Level III Teach Exam Module):

What: The Snowboard Level III Exam is the third step in the certification process and gives the candidate an opportunity to have their riding, teaching and professional knowledge evaluated using the PSIA-AASI National Standards and Assessment Criteria.

How: This is a two-day on-snow certification with a modular format. Day one is an assessment of Teaching Skills, Movement Analysis Skills, and Technical Understanding; day two is an assessment of Riding Skills. People Skills are assessed both days and throughout every category of the exam. Each section will be scored and candidates must have a minimum average score of 4 for each section to attain Level III.

Teach Exam Module:

Candidates will be assessed on the ability to evaluate and improve each individual's riding within their peers in the advanced-expert zone by developing and delivering individualized lesson plans. Level II and Level III candidates are assessed on all Teaching Skills Learning Outcomes while they teach their peers in a lesson. Teaching activities are based on the needs, motivations, and riding performance of the participants. The lesson is 20-40 minutes, with the time set before the lesson starts. Candidates can expect group and individual discussions with the examiner before, during, and/or after the teaching segment. The behavior of candidates will also be observed throughout the assessment environment.

Find more information on the Teaching Skills Exam Module on the Snowboard Education & Certification Page.

Getting Started: See the Level III Section of Snowboard National Standards and Performance Guide as well as e-Learning courses and Technical Manual available at the thesnowpros.org website.

Prerequisites:

• Support from Snowsports School Director and Lead Trainer is highly recommended.
• Study the PSIA-C Snowboard Level III Study Guide.
• Online Snowboard Level III Professional Development Exam must be completed before registering for the on-snow portion of the exam.
• Find the links to the above documents and exams in the Education Resources
• Be sure to check other prerequisites in the Certification Pathways Guide.

Course Description (Snowboard Level III Riding Exam Module):

What: The Snowboard Level III Exam is the third step in the certification process and gives the candidate an opportunity to have their riding, teaching and professional knowledge evaluated using the PSIA-AASI National Standards and Assessment Criteria.

How: This is a two-day on-snow certification with a modular format. Day one is an assessment of Teaching Skills, Movement Analysis Skills, and Technical Understanding; day two is an assessment of Riding Skills. People Skills are assessed both days and throughout every category of the exam. Each section will be scored and candidates must have a minimum average score of 4 for each section to attain Level III.

Riding Skills Exam Module

Candidates will be assessed on demonstrating clear riding images for advanced-expert level students including extreme terrain and conditions, freestyle, bumps, and steeps. The riding assessment includes the ability to blend all six of the fundamentals in each exercise, highlight one fundamental when asked to do so, vary all three parts of TID when asked to do so, and choose effective tactics to alter speed when asked to do so.

Find more information on the Riding Skills Exam Module on the Snowboard Education & Certification Page.

Getting Started: See the Level III Section of Snowboard National Standards and Performance Guide as well as e-Learning courses and Technical Manual available at the thesnowpros.org website.

Prerequisites:

• Support from Snowsports School Director and Lead Trainer is highly recommended.
• Study the PSIA-C Snowboard Level III Study Guide.
• Online Snowboard Level III Professional Development Exam must be completed before registering for the on-snow portion of the exam.
• Find the links to the above documents and exams in the Education Resources
• Be sure to check other prerequisites in the Certification Pathways Guide.

Additional Event Details:
*All participants must complete the Snowboard Level III Professional Knowledge Exam before attending the On-Snow Exam.

Meeting Location & Lift Ticket Information will be sent out by the Event Coordinator, via email, no less than 48 hours ahead of the event start time. 

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