Adaptive Alpine

Adaptive Alpine Certification

Below is listed the certification process for each level. For more information, you may consult the PSIA Adaptive Alpine National Standards.

Adaptive Alpine Pathway

Level 1 Certification Process 

1. PSIA-AASI Registered Member
2. New Instructor E-Learning
3. Level 1 E-Learning Course/Workbook
4. Level 1 Foundations Clinic (no prior teaching)
5. Pass PSIA Alpine Level 1 ,  Foreign Equivalent or US Ski & Snowboard Level 100 or Coaches Equivalent
6. Adaptive Experience E-Learning
7. Pass an online professional exam for the module you are attending
8. Pass one of the following exams:
   1. PSIA Adaptive Alpine Level I Cognitive – Visual Impairment
   2. PSIA Adaptive Alpine Level I Stand-Up Physical
   3. PSIA Adaptive Alpine Level I Bi-Ski – Mono-Ski

Adaptive Alpine Discipline Specialist

Upon becoming certified at Adaptive Alpine Level I, instructors can choose to specialize in the adaptive discipline(s) of their choice, earning, for example, an Adaptive Alpine Specialist 2 – Bi-Ski certificate and/or an Adaptive Alpine Specialist 2 – Mono-Ski certificate. To pursue an Alpine Adaptive Specialist 3 designation in the adaptive discipline(s) of their choice, the candidate must have earned Alpine Level II certification and the Alpine Adaptive Specialist 2 certificate(s) in the same discipline(s).

Level 2 Certification Process

1. PSIA-AASI Certified Adaptive Alpine Level I
2. Complete all Required Online Module Exams (6)
   1. 3-Track Level II
   2. 4-Track Level II
   3. Bi-Ski Level II
   4. Cognitive Level II
   5. Mono-Ski Level II
   6. Visual Impairment Level II
3. Complete Adaptive Level II General Knowledge Online Exam
4. Pass all 5 of the Adaptive Discipline Exams (5-Days)
   1. Cognitive Level II
   2. Visual Impairment Level II
   3. Stand-Up Physical Level II (3-Track & 4-Track)
   4. Bi-Ski Level II
   5. Mono-Ski Level II
5. PSIA Alpine Level II or Alpine Level II Foreign Equivalent

Adaptive Alpine Level 2 Instructor requires all 5 exam days AND Alpine Level 2

Adaptive Alpine Level 2 Specialist requires all 5 exam days AND Alpine Level 2 Tech Day.

Adaptive Alpine Level 2 Discipline Specialist requires 1 exam day in the discipline of choice and NO Level 2 Alpine requirement.

Level 3 Certification Process (2024-2025)

Level 3 process will change in the 2025-2026 season

1. PSIA-AASI Certified Adaptive Alpine Level II
2. Complete all Required Online Module Exams (6)
   1. 3-Track Level III
   2. 4 Track Level III
   3. Bi-Ski Level III
   4. Cognitive Level III
   5. Mono-Ski Level III
   6. Visual Impairment Level III
3. Complete Adaptive Level III General Knowledge Online Exam
4. Pass the 3 day Level III Exam, which includes:
   1. Cognitive Level III & Visual Impairment Level III
   2. Stand-Up Physical Level III (3-Track & 4-Track)
   3. Bi-Ski Level III & Mono-Ski Level III
   4. Functional Skiing Skills