How to be a good ski instructor
  • 1. What is the MOST important aspect of being a good ski instructor?
A) Skiing ability
B) Making friends
C) Charisma
D) Safety
  • 2. Before starting a lesson, you should ALWAYS:
A) Complain about the weather
B) Check your phone
C) Show off your skiing skills
D) Assess the student's ability
  • 3. What is a common beginner mistake?
A) Using edges
B) Looking downhill
C) Leaning forward
D) Leaning back
  • 4. What should you do if a student is scared?
A) Force them to do something they're not comfortable with
B) Reassure and encourage them
C) Tell them to stop being a baby
D) Ski ahead and ignore them
  • 5. Which teaching method is best for beginners?
A) Focusing on advanced techniques
B) Small, progressive steps
C) Throwing them in the deep end
D) Using complex terminology
  • 6. What is the wedge (snowplow) used for?
A) Controlling speed and turning
B) Looking cool
C) Stopping abruptly
D) Going straight downhill fast
  • 7. How often should you give feedback to your student?
A) Frequently and constructively
B) Only when they make a mistake
C) Only at the end of the lesson
D) Never
  • 8. What is an important factor when teaching children?
A) Treating them like adults
B) Strict discipline
C) Making it fun and engaging
D) Using advanced techniques
  • 9. What should you do if a student is injured?
A) Administer first aid and contact ski patrol
B) Ignore them and continue the lesson
C) Attempt to move them yourself if unsure
D) Tell them to walk it off
  • 10. What is the importance of proper ski equipment?
A) Saving money
B) Safety and performance
C) Impressing other skiers
D) Looking fashionable
  • 11. What's the best way to teach parallel skiing?
A) Ignore the wedge and focus on parallel
B) Force the student into parallel position
C) Progress from wedge to parallel gradually
D) Start with parallel right away
  • 12. What should you do if a student is disruptive?
A) Punish the other students
B) Yell at them
C) Ignore them
D) Address the behavior calmly and respectfully
  • 13. How important is clear communication?
A) Extremely important
B) Unnecessary
C) Only important for beginners
D) Not very important
  • 14. What is the best way to improve as a ski instructor?
A) Never change your methods
B) Seek feedback and continue learning
C) Stop learning after certification
D) Believe you know everything
  • 15. What does 'uphill edge' refer to?
A) The edge of the ski closer to the bottom of the slope
B) The front of the ski
C) The edge of the ski closer to the top of the slope
D) The back of the ski
  • 16. Which of these is a key component of effective demonstrations?
A) Skiing as fast as possible
B) Showing and explaining clearly
C) Not explaining at all
D) Skiing poorly to seem relatable
  • 17. What is the purpose of a ski pole?
A) Scratching your back
B) Balance and propulsion
C) Braking
D) Looking fashionable
  • 18. What's a good way to keep a student motivated?
A) Focus only on their mistakes
B) Celebrate their successes
C) Compare them to other students
D) Tell them they'll never be good
  • 19. What is the best way to handle adverse weather conditions?
A) Go inside and take a nap
B) Ignore the weather and continue as planned
C) Complain about the weather constantly
D) Adapt the lesson to the conditions or reschedule
  • 20. How should you handle a student with a disability?
A) Ignore them
B) Adapt the lesson to their individual needs
C) Treat them the same as everyone else regardless of their needs
D) Assume they can't ski
  • 21. What's the importance of knowing the 'Skier's Responsibility Code'?
A) Having something to talk about on the lift
B) Impressing your friends
C) Ensuring safety on the mountain
D) Avoiding traffic tickets
  • 22. What is 'counter-rotation'?
A) Rotating both upper and lower body together
B) Twisting the upper body against the lower body
C) Not rotating at all
D) Rotating only the head
  • 23. What should be included in pre-skiing warm-up?
A) Drinking Coffee
B) Dynamic Stretching
C) Static Stretching
D) Lifting weights
  • 24. What is the best way to teach a student how to use chairlift?
A) Let them figure it out on their own
B) Skip the chairlift altogether
C) Push them on and hope for the best
D) Provide clear instructions and guidance
  • 25. Which of the following is NOT a key component of effective communication?
A) Active listening
B) Using jargon unfamiliar to the student
C) Maintaining eye contact
D) Providing clear and concise instructions
  • 26. What is 'edge control'?
A) Using the edges of your skis to control your direction and speed
B) Only skiing on perfectly flat surfaces
C) Sharpening your ski edges constantly
D) Ignoring the edges of your skis
  • 27. What is the best way to teach a student how to fall safely?
A) Push them over unexpectedly
B) Ignore the possibility of falling
C) Demonstrate and practice falling in a controlled environment
D) Tell them to just avoid falling
  • 28. What does a 'fall line' refer to?
A) The most direct downhill path
B) A safety rope on a steep slope
C) A designated area for falling
D) A ski resort's policy on injuries
  • 29. What should you do if a student is experiencing altitude sickness?
A) Descend to a lower altitude and seek medical attention
B) Force them to continue skiing
C) Ignore their symptoms
D) Tell them to drink more coffee
  • 30. Why is it important to have patience as a ski instructor?
A) All students learn at the same speed
B) Students learn at different paces
C) Patience is not important
D) Skiing is always easy
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