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