VI Level 1 Skiing Quiz
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1. What makes Snowsports with a Visual Impairment different from standard Snowsports
Athletes with VI balance differently
Athletes with VI use special skis/board
Athletes with VI need a Guide to help them navigate the hill
Athletes with VI don't have the same stamina
2. An Athlete's Visual Impairment may Include
Tunnel Vision
Sensitivity to Bright Light
Difficulty in recognizing the horizon
All of the above
3. To Understand Your Athlete’s Vision You Could ASK About
What other sports does the individual participate in?
Are their movement patterns quick or slow?
The impact of noise
Their family relationships
4. To Understand Your Athlete’s Vision You Could OBSERVE
How long have they had visual impairment?
Are they well-balanced while movingaround?
If they can count the fingers you are holding up
Whether they have their own modern skis/board
5. To Understand Your Athlete’s Vision You Could TEST
Have they used any other adaptive sports equipment?
While moving around, does the athlete display an ability to separate movements between their upper and lower body?
If they can count the fingers you are holding up
Their ability to jump off the floor
6. The Main Objective when Blocking is
Talk to the athlete and direct them down the hill.
Protect the athlete by positioning themselves between the athlete and other hill users
Teach the athlete to ski/ride
Watch the Guide and learn to be a Guide
7. Blocking Ahead is a Good Idea when
There is more than one Blocker
The Guide is leading the Athlete
The Athlete is a fast skier/boarder
The Guide is following the Athlete and there is a blind ridge
8. The Main Objective when Guiding is
Tell the athlete where to go, so that they descend the hill safely
Protect the athlete from other hill users
Teach the athlete to ski/ride better
Teach the Blocker how to Guide
9. Guiding while facing the athlete is mostly used for
Advanced skiers/boarders who go fast
When radio headsets aren’t available
When teaching parallel turns
When teaching beginners on a bunny hill
10. The Main Advantage of a Backpack Speaker over Headset Radios is
The Guide doesn’t get hoarse from shouting
You can keep a greater (safer) separation
The athlete can hear where the Guide is, and follow the sound
This allows a two-way conversation
11. When unloading from a Chairlift the Guide should
Get off the chair before the Athlete
Immediately start the run down the hill
Provide a count up to touching down e.g.: 1, 2, 3
Provide a count down to touching down e.g.: 3, 2, 1
12. The main objective when Instructing is
Tell the athlete where to go, so that they descend the hill safely
Protect the athlete from other hill users
Teach the athlete to ski/board better
Demonstrate their knowledge of CSIA/CASI methodology and terminology
13. When explaining Snowsports equipment to a new Athlete with VI it is advisable to
Encourage them to handle all the equipment with their bare hands
Get through this step quickly, so they can enjoy sliding at speed
Take more time and use touch to explain each piece of equipment
Let them figure it out for themselves
14. When you are both Guiding and Instructing you should
Focus on Guiding while moving, discuss drills while stopped
Focus on Instructing and let the Blocker Guide
Always Guide from behind so you can watch their skis/board
Mix Guiding instructions and teaching instructions while sliding
15. When considering the use of Touch instead of Vision to learn by Observing, remember that
Touching should only be done with prior permission
Learning by Touching can include the Athlete feeling the Instructor’s body position
Touching should be done in a public place, not a closed room
All of the above
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