Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for a snowboarding activity.
- Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the conditions of the activity.
- Identify an appropriate activity site or location according to contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Determine possible hazards associated with snowboarding in a variety of snow, terrain and weather conditions.
- Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plans.
- Select appropriate equipment.
- Select suitable equipment after consideration of design and or construction features and contextual issues, and check that it is in good working order.
- Adjust and fit equipment, according to manufacturer's specification, to ensure comfort and safety.
- Select personal clothing for activity according to the design and or construction features appropriate for the conditions.
- Apply snowboarding skills.
- Participate in pre-snowboarding warm ups and stretching exercises.
- Combine snowboarding movements to demonstrate efficient riding and different turn types, while maintaining a relaxed, upright stance.
- Demonstrate linked turns through the fall line and controlled speed through turnshape.
- Perform airs to show extension on take-off, stability in air and flexion on landing with balance throughout.
- Demonstrate fakie turns on all groomed terrain through the fall line.
- Execute flat land spins in both directions, maintaining a centred stance.
- Approach hazards in a safe manner and minimise risks to self and group where possible.
- Take measures to guard personal safety and safety of others while snowboarding.
- Evaluate snowboarding activity.