Deliver SUP Pilates sessions at flat water locations, no more than 50 metres from shore.

Qualified to teach at SUP Pilates locations, defined as:

• inland waters or coastal locations with flat water, no swell or breaking waves, minimal or no wind
• water depth no more than 4ft 
• no more than 50 metres from shore
• paddling less than 50 metres to get to the SUP pilates activity area

Note:  This SUP Pilates Instructor qualification does not cover lessons or paddling more than 50 metres.  Enrol in ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) course, if plan to deliver SUP lessons or SUP paddling tours.  OR you plan to paddle more than 50 metres to your SUP pilates activity area.

• Stand Up Paddle Pilates Instructor.
• Industry job roles that require SUP Pilates knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail).

• SUP pilates safety, risk management covering weather, water, equipment and client risks and hazards

• SUP pilates equipment  - boards, anchoring systems, accessories

• Laws and regulations

• Pilates poses modified for SUP and onboard sessions

• A library of SUP pilates exercises 

• Providing feedback and SUP pilates technique correction

• SUP pilates session plans and sequences, set up, and ready to use in your own classes.

• Gaining and maintaining clients – SUP pilates marketing and business skills

Before starting this course:

• hold a Pilates Level 3 Teaching Certificate or equivalent

• have participated in, or practiced on your own, a minimum of 10 hours of SUP pilates sessions.

• a minimum of 20 hours on water SUP paddling experience.

• able to paddle a SUP board with confidence

• English speaking skills  

The following study options are available for this course.

Workshop:  An intensive course that focuses on the major components, with the ability to interact with the trainer and the group. 
Duration:  2 days. 

Flexible Online Learning:  Study in your own time with ASI's e-learning platform.  Upload video to demonstrate skills. 

Online Courses - ASI's E-learning Platform
ASI's e-learning platform provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments.  Access is available for all the above delivery options.

Knowledge Requirements

Complete written exercises:

• Workshop:  at the workshop

• Flexible Online Learning: online multi choice tests

Skills Requirements

Demonstrate ability to perform SUP Pilates exercises with safety. 

• Workshop:  conducted at workshop

• Flexible Online course:  submit your own video

Demonstrate ability to prepare the class - enter the water, anchoring, organise group ready to start the session.

• Workshop:  conducted at workshop

• Flexible Online course:  submit your own video

Practical Hours Experience
Complete 10 hours practical work experience, assisting in the delivery of SUP Fitness sessions at an ASI or approved SUP school. 

• Workshop:  after the workshop. Recognition of previous SUP Fitness instruction experience can be provided.  

• Flexible Online course:  after submitting skills video. Recognition of previous SUP instruction experience can be provided.

Other
Applies to all study options.

• Submit your SUP Pilates Certificate- at enrolment.

• Submit a current senior first aid certificate 

• Identification

• Working with Children Check: If applicable to your country. 

Acceptable First Aid certificates

First Aid Certificates can be provided before or after workshop or within 12 months of enrolment. 

Time to Complete 
You have 12 months from date of workshop, or date or online enrolment, to complete all course requirements.  

All courses include ASI membership for 12 months.

Workshop
SUP Pilates Instructor paper manual 
SUP Instruction Logbook (paper)

Online Learning Courses
Access to SUP Pilates Instructor online manual 
SUP Instruction Logbook online version

The following equipment and clothing is required to complete the training:

• SUP flat water stand up paddle board, paddle, coiled leash

• SUP clothing suitable for SUP Pilates

In addition, for the Online learning option:   

• Computer or mobile phone to access ASI e-learning platform  

• Video camera or mobile phone to take video of practical skills and submit online 

• 2 x persons to be your clients 

• Anchoring system

ASI Stand Up Paddle Pilates Instructor certificate
Valid for 12 months

Each year, Instructors renew their ASI SUP Pilates Instructor certificate.   
More about renewal requirements

Read more at:
How to become an ASI SUP Instructor
SUP Instructor Course FAQ's