Canadian Sport Business Academy

English through Biking - Athlete program

Students in this program will attempt ESL English classes in addition to the Sport classes.

It is summer, warm and sunny, only one thing you want to do right now is be on your bike, work hard to be ready for the next race. But you also decided to take time and learn English. Imagine, sitting in classrooms all day long and try to pay attention to your teacher while you could be outside and enjoy the perfect weather on training. Why not to do both? Learn English while you are improving your riding skills in Whistler Bike Park and enjoying the summer on its maximum. Whistler is one of the first bike parks in the world and is probably the most well-known. Its reputation goes beyond Canada and the best riders all come to Whistler for their training and to enjoy the world's famous trails. All this makes Whistler the best place to develop your riding s

kills and reach your highest potential. Trails like A-line, Canadian Open Course, Drop-in Clinic, and Whistler Downhill are just a few of the popular tracks in the Whistler Bike Park. Whistler also offers countless cross country trails with many features that will keep you busy till you master all of the black diamond bridges and rock faces. Your fitness and skill level will be tested every single ride and you will have to prove your abilities to be able to move to the next level.

Biking is an adrenalin and progressive sport and an athlete has to be strong not only in his technique, but also mentally and physically. Our Athlete Program has all these components and thanks to our world class coaches, can provide you with the best training in Whistler. National coaches and pro riders with World Cup experiences are working with our athletes to help them achieve the best results they possibly can.

Program length:

For athletes, precise development is important to have a really detailed and consistent training plan. That’s why our program goes from May till the end of October and covers all the aspects needed for our athletes to be successful in the events they will attend.

English and training:

The ‘Learn English Through Sports’ programs are designed to learn English in a Canadian environment while you are working on your sporting qualifications. Learning English should be fun and thanks to our programs, learning is easy.

First is the time to gain flexibility, strength and get the technique ready. Whistler is surrounded with hundreds of kilometers of cross country trails for all-ability bikers and offers the best environment for the athletes' technical development. As soon as the technique is achieved, downhill training in the bike park becomes part of the training routine.

There is also time for indoor study, so classes such as bike and sport theory are offered to give students a solid background for their training. English classes are offered to give students a solid background before the training in English begins. One part of the student development is also First Aid Certification because safety is the most important skill we want our students to learn.

Gym training at Meadow Park Sports Center is an important part of a student’s progression as well, to build the fitness level needed for the long summer and hard training.

Summer offers countless opportunities to discover the amazing environment surrounding Whistler. We have several team building activities and even though training is so much fun, everyone needs a little bit of relax time as well. We offer a bike expedition (overnight camping)  along with several hiking trips, wake boarding, kayaking and more.

Work experience:

To help our students gain as much experience as possible, our academy can provide assistance to get you the work permit for the period of your study.

Outline:

1. Learn self management as an athlete
2. Improve mental, physical and technical skills
3. Accomplish own goals and plan

Classes:

1. ESL: Learn English (grammar and practical use of English)
2. XC Riding: Improve the technical skill
3. Downhill Riding: Working on speed
4. Mental Training: Learn how to control the mind
5. Bike Theory: Learn various kinds of knowledge as an athlete.
6. Conditioning: Be aware of own body
7. Physical Training: Avoid injuries, keep enough body strength for year training, increase performance
8. Contest: Practice all skills learned in the program
9. Team building: Learn to be a leader, make decisions and take responsibility for others

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