Snowsport Scotland Courses
Nordic Ski Leader (NSL)
Course Aim
The Nordic Ski Leader (NSL) course is designed to train and qualify
responsible skiers who are primarily interested in introducing, developing and
encouraging Nordic skiing by leading groups through the countryside in winter
using appropriate equipment.
Course Description
The six day course contains elements designed to improve the participant's
ability to lead groups of Nordic skiers during winter, in a countryside
environment. Furthermore the course will help participants to introduce Nordic
skiing to children in a safe and enjoyable manner.
The content of the course includes:
Leadership skills
Group leading considerations; group
practice supervision; knowledge of ski resorts.
Mountain skills
Navigation; weather; clothing; equipment;
accident procedures.
Technical skills
Personal performance; introducing skiing to
children; knowledge of instructional methods.
The course material is presented primarily during on-snow skiing sessions and
is supported by evening lectures and seminar sessions. The course provides
opportunities for discussion and candidates are required to present a short
lecturette, a topic is sent to participants with confirmation of the course
booking.
Assessment of the course is continual during the six days of the course. The
course Tutor will provide ongoing feedback during the course concerning
participants performance. On completion of the course the Tutor will conduct
individual course reviews with each participant.
Quotes
"Very well run ... good fun. Keep offering these courses!"
"Really good ... an excellent, balanced, fun, constructive, helpful and
supportive approach"
Course entry requirements.
Course participants should:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have at least 10 weeks Nordic experience
- Be a member of the Snowsport Scotland Coaching Scheme (or that of Snowsport
England, Snowsport Wales or Northern Ireland Ski Council).
Before issue of a qualification, a first aid certificate (which meets the
First Aid Requirements) must be sent to
Snowsport Scotland.
Course Dates and Cost
For information regarding this course please contact Snowsport Scotland, 0131 445 4151.
Booking information
Qualification
The Nordic Ski Leader Qualification is issued to candidates who pass the
course and also hold a First Aid Certificate and have paid membership fees.
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