SKI 120 - Orientation to Alpine Operations

SKI 120 is a required first course for all students in the UMF Alpine Operations Certificate program, which provides students an overview of the snowsport industry. The course will be taught through classroom lectures, demonstrations, guest speakers, and attendance at industry trade shows. Students will gain knowledge and skills specific to the snowsport industry and gain a professional perspective of the industry in contrast to a recreational view. Credit: 4

SKI 122 - Theory of Ski Instruction

This is the first of three courses (also including SKI 124 and SKI 125) intended to help prepare candidates for a Level 1 PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) certification in ski/snowboard instruction.  The class will include learning the following: ski/ride concepts and technical skills, BASE [Basic Alpine Skills Evaluation] skills, how to instruct children, and group and guest service management.  The class will include presentations by several guest speakers from the industry. Credit: 2

SKI 124 - Ski Instruction Children (PSIA children level 1)

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic methodology and technical skills required of a professional ski teacher and coach for children. The class will be hands-on and offer Alpine Operations students the opportunity to practice newly-learned skills under supervision in a field environment. Students are encouraged to actively engage with professional ski associations. This course will help prepare students to take the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) level 1 exam for children. Prerequisite(s): SKI 120, SKI 122. Credit: 2

SKI 125 - Ski Instruction Adults (PSIA Adults level 1)

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic methodology and technical skills required of a professional ski teacher and coach for adults. The class is designed to be hands-on and offer alpine operations students the opportunity to practice newly-learned skills under supervision in a field environment. Students are encouraged to actively engage with professional ski associations. This course will help prepare students to take the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) level 1 exam for adults. Prerequisite(s): SKI 120, SKI 122. Credit: 2

	SKI 396 - Internship in Alpine Operations
	This course offers a supervised experience for students in a professional setting which will allow them to apply and further develop their skills as ski instructors, coaches, or professionals within the snowsports industry. Selection and placement is determined cooperatively by the internship coordinator and student. Prerequisite(s): SKI 124 and SKI 125,  and permission of instructor. Credit: 4