A personal view by Wayne Naylor, BASI member & maestro di sci at the Scuola Italiana Sci Folgarida Dimaro. In the original BASI News article (How to run a GCSE skiing video session) a number of other pages were referred to. Performance Indicators (PI s) at GCSE level GCSE skiing performance module appraisal GCSE Skiing PE, assessment marks/grades Examination board s skiing criteria you are here Elective Sports for the GCSE PE These can all be found at www.brentaski.com/basi_gcse: Examination board s skiing criteria Each education board has attempted to devise a method of grading a student skiing ability. The reason for this is so that marks can be awarded based on the grade. Of course there is more than one way to tell if a student is good or not. So each board (except one) has created a series of Tasks for students to perform and, based on the standard Performance Indicators, the grade and marks awarded are taken from these. The SQA (Scotland) allows schools/center to devise their own Tasks, providing the Tasks will demonstrate a performance which can be assessed using the SQA s criteria. Note it is simply not possible to give a definitive list of each board s assessment criteria, as they change so often. Also some of the marking (under the criteria) is, to say the least way more complex than it needs to be. Below are the majority of the criteria used by the UK education boards correct at 01/07/18 THIS IS NOT A FULL LIST. If you are asked to run a GCSE session, you should find out which board is responsible (ask the teacher) and then check the full criteria on that board s website.
All boards allow the video session to be either in a Snow Dome (on snow) or on a resort ski slope. Dry slope videos are not permitted by any board. All boards stipulate the type of run (e.g. Black, red, etc.) to be used. If not shown below - See the individual board s website for details OCR Core skills, to include: These may be demonstrated on appropriate terrain on a minimum of a red run Ascend and descend a short slope of moderate gradient Control rate of descent by ploughing Control speed and direction of travel whilst plough steering Show the development of plough steering to plough parallel turning Show plough parallel turning over a range of amplitudes Show linked parallel turning with a pole plant Skid to a halt from both sides Advanced skills, to include: These should be demonstrated on appropriate terrain on a minimum of a red run Show rhythmical parallel turning across a variety of conditions Parallel turning varying the extent to which skis skid as appropriate Modify tempo and intensity of turning to control speed of travel as appropriate Make rhythmical arcs within differing corridors Make rhythmical arcs and change the amplitude of arcs during the descent Skate around arcs [showing support against outside ski before the skis travel through fall line). Quality of performance: Across all tasks the learner should show and maintain appropriate posture and balance with good coordination of biomechanically sound movements. Decision making and tactical awareness, to include: Decide when it is safe to descend [following the ski way code] Identify key points of the ski way code and apply them. Recognise potential hazards Modify speed and direction of travel as a response to more challenging terrain. Select an appropriate route based on conditions Select a range of routes taking into account their own ability & density of skiers. Predetermine routes and modify as required. React to changing snow characteristics
Awareness of the rules and regulations of the sport and their application WJEC Candidates are required to demonstrate their ability to apply skills / techniques / strategies in competitive (pressure) situations. 1 Perform in competitive/challenging situations in a variety of environments showing emotional control and applying rules/conventions. 2 Use a variety of skills and techniques in competitive/challenging situations. 3 Demonstrate effective use of appropriate physical fitness components during the performance. 4 Demonstrate strategic/tactical awareness/decision making. Compete in a specified event e.g. slalom. Keep straight line during race. Keep calm after mistake during a turn. Carving turns on a run with varying piste and terrain conditions. Ski under control demonstrating the ability to modify speed of turning as appropriate. Use speed, strength, power, endurance etc as appropriate during the performance. Choosing an appropriate skiing line to follow when skiing on a run in poor visibility (or when involved in a timed downhill race in similar conditions).
AQA Part 1 1. Basic turning turning both ways using parallel or carved. 2. Stopping/parallel stop/skid to halt stopping to the left and right. 3. Linked turns over distance whole indoor snow zone run or outdoor run including narrow and wide turns at different angles. 4. Traversing in both directions different speeds/angles. 5. Skiing at speed slalom through gates/round poles or moguls or tight turns. Students should perform the core skills/techniques in increasingly demanding and progressive drills. Progressive drills may start with the skill in isolation but should aim to increase speed and incorporate further difficulty in gradient. This must not be in a fully competitive skiing run. Skills 1, 3 and 5 have options to allow the skier to choose what is appropriate to their ability or what is available to them. Part 2 Students should perform two timed runs on appropriately challenging slopes against the clock. These can be in an indoor snow zone around 10 poles or on an outdoor slope. If outdoor, the colour of the run chosen should be appropriate to the level of ability of the performer.
Edexcel Performance skills Candidates will be assessed on any four of the skills listed below when performed in isolation or unopposed practice. Skills should progress so that they are being performed at a suitable speed on an appropriate gradient, according to the level of ability. handling of skis (carrying, putting on and taking off) standing after a fall side step up/herring bone traversing side slipping straight running (schussing) stopping (plough, skid/parallel) control of rate of descent (ploughing, carving, short radius, amplitude) control direction (plough steering, plough parallel, linked parallel, carved and skidded arcs) as well as other specific traits (see levels). Application of skills Application of skills, techniques and decision making under pressure during a conditioned practice and conditioned/formal/competitive situation Candidates will be assessed on the quality of appropriate skills, techniques and decision-making processes to meet the challenges during a conditioned/formal/competitive situation. This includes using the skills/techniques (listed under Performance Skills) in either a slalom (1:15 gates depending on level), or downhill or ski cross or slopestyle. To qualify as a competitive situation, there must be external factors that candidates must deal with: this might be other competitors, but it might simply be the environment. management of the course managing speed managing direction adapting to changing conditions adapting to changing terrain adapting to competitors route selection appropriate to level use of appropriate physical attributes to benefit the performance (coordination, dynamic balance) focus and self-control to the demands of the conditioned/formal/competitive situation. ability to adapt to external factors adhering to rules, health and safety guidelines, and considering appropriate risk management strategies
CCEA Candidates should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the rules and conventions, safe practices, event organisation and competition structure of the sport of snow skiing. This will include familiarity with the FIS Code of conduct for skiers and snowboarders and simple first aid treatment for common skiing related injuries; Understand the basic core skills of Snowlife awards Level 1 and 2 skiing: carrying equipment to and from starting point safely sliding on flat slope maintaining good balance and mobility putting on and removal of equipment understanding safety points climbing slope using 2 different methods sliding down slope on 2 skis coming to a natural stop with terrain developing control of speed controlling speed varying the size of plough to come to natural halt Be aware of slope colour and its significance. green blue red black Demonstrate all of following: slow down and speed up on signal from instructor make turns of size dictated by instructor ride the nursery slope lift/drag know where to stand when not sliding down stop in designated area plough following a line in snow or matting jump by flexing and extending legs ski at same speed as buddy jump skis in and out of plough parallel stops
SQA Note the SQA is in the process of updating the ski criteria. Below is the current set, correct on 01/07/18 The purpose of this Unit is to introduce the candidate to the fundamental skills and behaviours required within a sporting activity to perform at a degree of competence equivalent to the level of this Unit (Outcome 1), then apply this knowledge through practical application by participating in a series of sporting activity sessions (Outcome 2). The Unit is also designed to introduce the candidate to understanding how to monitor and record personal performance within sporting activity and provide recommendations designed to enhance future performance in the sporting activity (Outcome 3). For Outcome 1, Performance Criteria (a) some examples of technical skills (from a selection of sporting activities) that candidates could explain (Outcome 1), perform (Outcome 2) and evaluate (Outcome 3) are: Skiing: Using chairlifts, Gliding, Turning, Stopping, Fall recovery With regards to Outcome 1, Performance Criteria (b) and Outcome 2 Performance Criteria (c) Behaviour refers to conduct during performance of the sporting activity that enhances safe and ethical participation. The importance of fair and safe performance during sporting performance should be addressed. Examples of this could be: rule adherence following instructions designed to protect participant safety respecting officials, coaches and other participants controlling excessively aggressive behaviour (physical and/or verbal) correct usage of equipment refraining from horseplay