IPMBA Instructor
Course
September 15
- 19, 2008
Tacoma, WA |
Where : : |
University of Washington at Tacoma |
Schedule : : |
Monday: 0800-1800
Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday: 0800-1700
Thursday: 1300-2100
Note: Schedule may be changed at the discretion of the instructors. |
Instructors : :
 |
Kirby Beck, PCI #002T, Coon Rapids PD (retired);
Tom Woods, PCI #010T, Denton PD |
Tuition : : |
$525 + Application Fee ($125) + Membership & Certification ($60) |
Registration : : |
Course
Registration Packet [printable .pdf]
See "Additional Info" below for prerequisites. |
Accommodations : |
A block of rooms has been reserved at:
Courtyard by Marriott
1515 Commerce Street
Tacoma WA
98402
www.marriott.com/seatd
The government rate of $108 single/double (+13.5% tax) is available until
August 22, 2008. Call 253-591-9100 and mention IPMG or International Police
Mountain Bike Association. The government rate is subject to change and a
valid government employee ID will be required at check-in. |
Additional Info
: : |
You must complete an Instructor Application and be accepted into the
Instructor Program prior to enrolling in this course. If you have not already
applied and been accepted, contact the IPMBA office before registering. The
application is available here:
IPMBA
Instructor Application
Please review the prerequisites carefully before applying or registering. |
Description : : |
This course is designed to train
and certify qualified persons as IPMBA Police, EMS, or Security Cyclist™
Instructors. It is an intense course that will increase the students' confidence,
reinforce their understanding of the basic principles of public safety cycling,
improve their bike-handling skills, and prepare them to communicate that
knowledge to others. Teaching methods include in-class presentations, on-bike
drills, and peer and self-critiques. Students learn to identify and correct
improper technique; how to assist students overcome individual difficulties;
and how to incorporate various methods of instruction into the Police, EMS,
and Security Cyclist™ Courses.
Prerequisites: Download
instructor application
for details.
Course Length: 40 hours
Required Equipment:
download .pdf
Testing Procedure: written & on-bike; evaluated presentations |
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