How to ski quiz How to Ski Quiz Name* First Last Email When we teach, it’s important to know where the center of mass is in your student. Define center of mass and why it is important in relation to skiing or riding.* a) It is outside of Worcester kind of close to Quabin Reservoir. b) It is generally near the belly button of adults and higher on the body in children. c) It is in the feet between the bindings d) I was told there would be no math Choose the best answerBased on the Skills Concept, what are the three things you can do with a ski?* a) Bend it b) Tip it to edge or to flat c) Affix shot glasses to it and use it as a party favor d) Rotate it e) Sell it f) a,b and d Choose the best answerThe Skills Concept is the fundamental way ski instructors look at and talk about skiing. a) True b) False Choose the best answer What is Goofy doing here related to the Skills Concept?* a) The pressure is more on the left ski b) The skis are rotated equally c) The skis are pressured more towards the back d) The skis have been tipped different amounts What is Goofy doing here related to the Skills Concept?* a) The skis are tipped different amounts b) The skis are rotated in different directions c) The skis are pressured more to the front d) The pressure is more on the left ski Choose the best answer What is Goofy doing here related to the Skills Concept?* a) There is more pressure on the right ski b) The skis have been tipped the same amount c) The skis have been rotated equally d) The skis are pressured more towards the back Choose the best answer Flexion in the ankle (dorsiflexion) will cause the knees to move forward.* a) True b) False Chose the best answerExtension of the knee joint will cause forward movement over the skis.* a) True b) False Choose the best answerFlexion in the hip joint will cause the upper body to move forward.* a) True b) False Choose the best answerFlexion of the knees will send the hips aft along the length of the skis.* a) True b) False Choose the best answerWhich is the most important when looking at the movements of the body that cause the skis to rotate?* a) Rotation of the head and neck b) Dorsirotation c) Rotation of the spine d) Rotation of the leg in the hip joint Choose the best answerWhen making a wedge both legs will be rotated in the same direction.* a) True b) False Choose the best answerWhen both legs are rotated internally the skis will be in a parallel relationship.* a) True b) False Choose the best answerWhich of the movements below are most fundamental to the edging skill?* a) Inclination and angulation b) Flexion and extension c) Dorsiflexion d) Neckulation Choose the best answerIn a wedge turn both skis are tipped to ________.* a) Opposing Edges b) Corresponding Edges Choose the best answerIn a parallel turn both skis are tipped to ________.* a) Opposing Edges b) Corresponding Edges Choose the best answerWhat is a Wedge Christy?* a) It is a wedge turn done only on the inside foot b) It is a wedge turn done only on the outside foot c) It is a turn that starts in a wedge and ends with parallel skis d) It is a turn that starts with parallel skis and ends in a wedge Choose the best answerWhen making a wedge both feet will be tipped in.* a) True b) False Choose the best answerWhen skiing with skis in a parallel relationship both feet will be tipped out and the spine will be flexed laterally.* a) True b) False Choose the best answerWhich joints of the body do we most discuss flexing and extending in relation to skiing?* a) Ankles b) Knees c) Hips d) Ankles, Knees and Hips Choose the best answerWhich joints in the body do we most discuss rotation in relation to skiing?* a) Ankles b) Knees c) Hips d) Ankles, knees and Hips Choose the best answerMatch the skill to the appropriate action a) Rotational Control b) Edge Control c) Pressure Control 1) Tipping and flattening the ski 2) Bending the ski 3) Turning the ski left or right* a) a&1, b&2, c&3 b) a&3, b&1, c&2 c) a&2, b&3, c&1 Choose the best answer Δ
