Nowadays, various programs are used in ski schools to teach beginners. All programs
have the same goal, and that is to teach beginners specific body movements with which they
will be able to manage their skis. Three programs are most commonly used in alpine skiing
schools. According to one program, ski beginners are taught the basics of alpine skiing
exclusively with elements of parallel skiing techniques. In the second program, ski beginners
acquire knowledge using elements of snowplough and parallel ski technique. The third alpine
skiing learning program combines these two methods. In addition to the program, in practice
there are two approaches to learning alpine skiing. The first method involves a daily trip to a
ski slope or a nearby winter tourist centre, where the skiing technique is adopted and
beginners return to the place of residence the same day. The second way consists of an
organized, usually seven-day, winter trip, during which the basics of alpine skiing are learned
every day during the stay in the ski-resort. Regardless of the learning programs used, the
safety of skiers is a priority in every alpine skiing school. Therefore, it is advisable for all
beginner skiers to get involved in an alpine skiing school, as this is the best way to prevent
injuries.
