eXperienCeSki: Guidebook to experiences in children's ski schools
Tuiskula, Nelly-Maria (2014)
Tuiskula, Nelly-Maria
HAAGA-HELIA ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201405076414
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201405076414
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Cross-country skiing is often considered to be a national sport in Finland. It is a popular form of health-enhancing exercise among adults and there is also a considerable amount of children competing in cross-country skiing. But times are changing and recent research shows that cross-country skiing is loosing active young skiers to other sports. Changes are needed in the way ski schools are organized.
Goal of this product-oriented thesis was to create an inspirational guidebook for ski clubs on how to organize ski schools in a new way, or more precisely what kind of elements should be included in them. The thesis was commissioned by Suomen Maastohiihto Ry.
The guidebook is called eXperienCeSki and it is based on the idea that every ski school practice should give children new experiences. The main elements in the guidebook are stories, team spirit and co-operation with other sports. The guidebook had two objectives, which were to deliver the joy of skiing and to give a fresh perspective to ski school instructors. The thesis project was conducted starting from the spring of 2013 and finishing in the spring of 2014.
Report part of the thesis includes a three part theoretical framework. It is inspired by the experience theme of the guidebook and consists of a clarification of the background of cross-country skiing, different experience theories and storytelling.
The eXperienCeSki guidebook meets the goal and objectives set for it. Comments from ski school instructors were positive, and they could see themselves using the new elements presented in the guidebook in their work as ski school instructors. Using stories in ski schools especially got positive feedback.
The commissioner is satisfied with the end result and the guidebook will be of use for them.
Goal of this product-oriented thesis was to create an inspirational guidebook for ski clubs on how to organize ski schools in a new way, or more precisely what kind of elements should be included in them. The thesis was commissioned by Suomen Maastohiihto Ry.
The guidebook is called eXperienCeSki and it is based on the idea that every ski school practice should give children new experiences. The main elements in the guidebook are stories, team spirit and co-operation with other sports. The guidebook had two objectives, which were to deliver the joy of skiing and to give a fresh perspective to ski school instructors. The thesis project was conducted starting from the spring of 2013 and finishing in the spring of 2014.
Report part of the thesis includes a three part theoretical framework. It is inspired by the experience theme of the guidebook and consists of a clarification of the background of cross-country skiing, different experience theories and storytelling.
The eXperienCeSki guidebook meets the goal and objectives set for it. Comments from ski school instructors were positive, and they could see themselves using the new elements presented in the guidebook in their work as ski school instructors. Using stories in ski schools especially got positive feedback.
The commissioner is satisfied with the end result and the guidebook will be of use for them.