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- Graduation from 4th grade of general high school or academic high school (8th school grade)
- Test in skiing
- Medical test
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| This programme offers the following |
| This unique programme offers future squad skiers a professional education in the tourism and hotel industry while fostering their careers in skiing. The curriculum of the programme is designed around the special needs of professional skiers such as physical and mental training and skiing competitions. At the same time students get a comprehensive education and professional training in the hotel and tourism industry. |
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Duration
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| 4 Years |
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Location
Bad Hofgastein
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| This programme was introduced in 1995/96 to support future squad skiers in their aspirations of getting a vocational and general education. The design of the curriculum allows for intensive physical training in the gym and on the ski slope. During January and February students completely concentrate on ski training and on ski racing. |
| Since the foundation of the programme many students have become successful professional skiers as well as tourism and hotel professionals. |
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This programme lasts 4 years and combines higher education with professional training in tourism.
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Ski training starts in October in coordination with the regional skiing associations on nearby glaciers. The months of January and February are dedicated exclusively to training and ski racing - including video analysis, fitness training.
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Students are educated and trained in the following areas
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Sports training
Physical education, ski training, video analysis, fitness training, sports theory
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General education & theory classes
German, History & Culture, Biology & Ecology, Economics, Marketing, IT, Political Science, Law, Communication & Presentation, Accounting, Foreign Languages, Business Administration, Nutrition, Tourism Geography, Office Management |
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Professional training
Kitchen Management & Organisation, Beverage Theory, Restaurant Management
Practical training in the Grand Park Hotel *****
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Internships during holidays
24 weeks in total
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Additional qualifications offered
ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence), Sommelier, Cheese Connoisseur
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1. Semester (mid September - 2nd week of February)
a. Phase - 1. September - Christmas (14 Weeks)
* 30 days of training on glacier (5 - 8 hrs per day)
* 4 days per week of fitness training (3 - 4 hrs per day)
* Training analysis, teaching on material, …
* 13 Thursdays or Fridays full day practical training
* 28/32 days (Mo - Thu) classes (geneal education & theory)
* Saturdays off
* Christmas breaks
1. Semester (mid September - 2nd week of February)
a. Phase - 1. September - Christmas (14 Weeks)
* 30 days of training on glacier (5 - 8 hrs per day)
* 4 days per week of fitness training (3 - 4 hrs per day)
* Training analysis, teaching on material, …
* 13 Thursdays or Fridays full day practical training
* 28/32 days (Mo - Thu) classes (geneal education & theory)
* Saturdays off
* Christmas breaks
b. Phase - 2. von 7. January - end of first week in March
* Ski & fitness training Monday - Friday afternoon
* No trainings and classes on days of racing
* Term breaks
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2. Semester (3rd week of February - end of school year)
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c. Phase 3. - 2nd week of March - end of school year
* Monday - Friday classes (general education, theory & practical training in Grand Park Hotel)
* Fitness training 10 hrs. per week
* 3 Wednesdays in March ski training
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Additional optional education
Snow Sports Instructor
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