Event Type : Adaptive

ADAPTIVE MODULE | 1-DAY ADAPTIVE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT MODULE

Adaptive Mountain Biking is an exciting and emerging sport, providing a unique opportunity for persons with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors, stay active and meet other people. With recent advancements in adaptive bike design and technology, particularly with e-bike motors, the time for people to try adaptive mountain biking has never been better.The goal of this PMBIA Adaptive Module & Booklet is to provide certified PMBIA instructors with the tools required to provide safe, fun, learning and riding experiences for students with disabilities. This has been made possible in collaboration between PMBIA and WASP (Whistler Adaptive Sports Programs), with support from CADS (Canadian Adaptive Snowsports).PMBIA’s mission has always been to help get more people on bikes, through, safer, better learning experiences. This Adaptive Instructor Module empowers the industry to continue to build on its inclusive culture, enabling all persons, of all abilities, to enjoy the mental and physical health benefits of riding bikes on trails.DESCRIPTIONThe one-day PMBIA Adaptive Teaching Module is a professional training module to further the skills and knowledge of PMBIA Level 1 (or higher) Instructors, specifically for teaching adaptive riders on three wheeled, electric, adaptive mountain bikes. This training module is a great introduction into the world of teaching Adaptive mountain biking.Instructors will spend the day exploring the Level 1 content in more detail, as it relates to guiding and teaching adaptive riders. More time will be spent discussing the different teaching considerations for the different physical and cognitive considerations of adaptive riders, along with a detailed workshop covering adaptive e-bikes and equipment.Instructors will see and practice different teaching scenarios as well as explore trail and guiding options, specific to adaptive bikes and riders. The training module provides access to all the PMBIA Course Materials and Adaptive Teaching Booklet and Worksheet.