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Part of effective training is helping Instructors evaluate injury risk and make decisions accordingly. Below is a table that helps define what is "Increased Risk" for injury, and what is "Reduced Risk." Please take this into consideration for yourself and for our students, and let's stay safe this season!
INCREASED RISK
Beginner/Low Skill Experience
No Physical Conditioning
Stressed or Distracted
Overconfident or Fearful
Succumbing to Peer Pressure
Inappropriate or Non-Functional Equipment
Low Energy/Fatigue
Poor Decision Making in Snow Conditions
REDUCED RISK
Expert/High Skill Experience
Snowsport Specific Physical Conditioning
Relaxed/Focused/Resilient
Appropriate Confidence
Manages Self-Behavior
Appropriate and Functional Equipment
High Energy/Rested
Good Decision Making in Snow Conditions
Resources for Injury Prevention
“ACL STRONG” Conditioning Course
ACL Strong is a 4-week neuromuscular training program that, if implemented, will reduce your risk of a knee injury. PSIA-AASI instructors may access this course at www.thesnowpros.org through “E-Courses” and earn 2 Continuing Education Credits. The cost is $85 through your PSIA membership. Others may access the course through www.aclstrong.com.
Mobility and Functional Movement
Dr. Kelly Starrett
Book – Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury and Optimizing Athletic Performance
Functional Athletic Training:
Michael Boyle
Book – Functional Training for Sports
Stress Resiliency through the BASE-R Method (EvenPulse.com)
B Breathing
Calm your nervous system with deliberate breathing.
· In through the nose, out the mouth twice as long.
A Attention
Temper expectations with directed situational awareness.
Have an open state of mind and awareness of potentially disruptive scenarios.
S Simulation
Imagine a better future.
Visualize, feel, hear, smell and/or taste a new plan, outcome or experience.
E Energy
Choose Up or Choose Down – Each takes energy.
· Stop, Look, Listen, Breathe
· Name It to Tame It
R Recovery
Practice deliberate recovery strategies.
· Mind and Body
o Sleep 7.5 – 9 Hours
o Refuel – Nutrition and Hydration
o Calm Your Mind
o Train Mobility, Strength and Cardiovascular Fitness
o Recreate
Psychology of Sport Injury
Urban Johnson
Research Paper – “Sport Injury, Psychology and Intervention”
Nutrition and Injury Prevention
Delia Roberts
“Injury Prevention for Ski Area Employees: A Physiological Assessment of Lift Operators, Instructors and Patrollers”
Risk Management Decision Making Chart
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