Skiing/Snowboarding

This course will prepare students for hands-on skiing or snowboarding lessons with a professional instructor by building foundational knowledge, physical fitness, safety awareness, and mental confidence. No prior skiing/snowboarding experience required. Basic physical fitness and access to a space for exercises (e.g., home, park, or gym).

Tuition for this course is $300. When enrolled you will have access to the course and up to 20% of your Utah fits all scholarship funds to spend on physical education to be spent on course materials to meet the goals of this course. The needs of each student will be accessed by a professional ski/snowboard instructor.

The most common use would be private lessons by the professional ski instructor but the needs of each student vary widely and course fees will be spent according to the needs of each student.

Travel expenses will not be covered.

You don’t have to worry about the hassle of getting reimbursed. Just use classwallet for the approved course.

Week 1: Introduction to Skiing and Snowboarding

Understand the basics of skiing and snowboarding, including history, culture, and differences between the sports.

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Week 1: Introduction to Skiing and Snowboarding

Week 2: Understanding Equipment and Gear

Learn about ski/snowboard equipment, proper fit, and maintenance.

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Week 2: Understanding Equipment and Gear

Week 3: Slope Safety and Etiquette

Master safety protocols, slope rules, and environmental awareness.

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Week 3: Slope Safety and Etiquette

Week 4: Physical Conditioning for Snow Sports

Build strength, endurance, and flexibility specific to skiing/snowboarding.

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Week 4: Physical Conditioning for Snow Sports

Week 5: Basic Techniques and Body Mechanics

Learn fundamental skiing/snowboarding movements and posture without equipment.

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Week 5: Basic Techniques and Body Mechanics

Week 6: Mental Preparation and Goal Setting

Develop confidence, focus, and realistic expectations for on-snow training.

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Week 6: Mental Preparation and Goal Setting

Week 7: Planning for On-Snow Training

Prepare logistically and mentally for the transition to professional instruction.

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Week 7: Planning for On-Snow Training

Week 8: Review and Transition to Professional Training

Consolidate knowledge, assess readiness, and finalize preparation for hands-on lessons.

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Week 8: Review and Transition to Professional Training