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