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