Follow-up course APUL CHILDREN 1 specialization in children´s tuition

A follow-up course APUL CHILDREN 1 is a 3-day specialized course for ski instructors who are interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in teaching children. It may be attended by any APUL licensed instructor (APUL D and higher).

The course focues on different levels and aspects of children´s development (physical, emotional and cognitive maturity) in relation to skiing. We will work on improving communication skills with children of different ages (and their parents). You will develop tactics to better manage children's emotions - how to prevent sorrow, tears, anger and frustration, and conversely how to raise children in the joy of success and passion for our sport. We will also deal with ensuring maximum safety during lessons and crisis management. We will not forget the game, animation and practical tips for teaching.

Applicant must be at least APUL D licensee.

Work experience in teaching skiing is not required.

The daily program consists of morning and afternoon program outside (on the slope and in ski kindergarten area) and a block of evening lectures and workshops.

For successful completion of the course, the candidate needs to efficiently deal with teaching children of all ages. He / she is able to create a positive and supportive environment for the development of childrens´ skiing skills. His / her lessons are effective, fun, and sought by children.

The final exam consists of a colloquium (group theory test in the form of an interview of all participants), analysis of children's skiing (watching videorecord or live children´s skiing on the slope) and demonstration of teaching children (part of the exam assignment is the age and maturity of the children in the group)

• Adequate ski equipment. Appropriate size ski boots. We recommend serviced versatile ski with a radius of 14-18 m.
• Ski helmet as part of the basic equipment of each APUL instructor.
• Waterproof and warm clothing. We will spend min. 5 hours a day outside.
• Goggles and sunglasses, gloves, sunscreen.
• Money for ski pass (significant discount will be arranged).
• Money for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (or self-catering)
• Notepad, pen for making notes and information from workshops on the snow and beyond.

• "BLUE BOOK - APUL Ski Instruction Book",

Recommended parts of chapters to study will be specified.

Skiing with APU - Blue League

And information obtained during the course.

All APUL courses are very intensive educational experience and are held in a mountain area and in all weather conditions. Therefore, they are physically and mentally demanding so it is recommended to dedicate sufficient attention to physical preparation few weeks before the course.

All APUL course participants are - when moving on the ski slopes - obliged to comply with the so-called "Ten Rules of conduct on the slopes." If any participant of the course will be systematically violate the rules of conduct on the slopes by his behaviour, threatening other course participants or other skiers, he will be asked to quit and leave the course. 

Since skiing is a risky sport, we recommend arranging the appropriate accident insurance in case of accident or injury. Participation in the course is voluntary and at your own risk. APUL does not bear any consequences for possible injuries.