Course Information
Overview:
This course is for instructors who hold ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) and would like to provide SUP lessons and coaching to improve technical paddling ability for recreational enclosed flat water paddling and/or deliver the ASI SUP Wise learn to SUP program.
It covers technical analysis of SUP paddling technique, identifying areas of incorrect technique and creating and delivering personal coaching plans for enclosed flat water locations.
Aim:
Deliver and plan stand up paddle lessons and SUP activities and instruct, coach and assess technical skills to improve paddling ability for enclosed flat water locations.
Locations:
Enclosed Flat Water locations are defined as:
- inland waterways and bodies of water including creeks, rivers, lakes, lagoons, estuaries, canals
- no wider than 1 km (0.6 miles)
- with no swell or breaking waves
- wind speed less than 12 knots
- water depth no less than 3ft
- free from hazards
- no more than 250 metres from shore
Career Outcomes:
Stand Up Paddle Instructor in the SUP or outdoor recreation industry.
Industry job roles that require SUP knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail)
Topics Covered:
- Create individualised SUP lesson plans
- Assess paddling technique and provide feedback
- Identify correct and poor paddling technique
- Create personal coaching plans to correct poor paddling technique
- Deliver ASI SUP Wise Enclosed Flat Water learn to SUP certificate course
Entry Requirements:
Before starting this course, you must:
- Have completed a minimum of 100 hours on water paddling
- Hold ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) certificate
- Paddle with correct technique, with power and safety in enclosed flat water locations, demonstrating: vertical shaft and blade fully buried at paddle entry / correct posture with hinging at hips / paddling straight with board moving forward with power (20-30 strokes per minute) / correct tracking and no yawing.
- English speaking skills equivalent to IELTS 6 (Competent user: Generally you have an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. You can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.)
Delivery Options:
The ASI Level 1 SUP Technical Coach (Enclosed Flat Water) course can be completed by:
- Flexible learning
Course Requirements:
Delivery option: Flexible Learning
To receive your certificate you need to sumbit video assessments and coaching plans.
- Provide personal SUP paddling video and self assess paddling ability using the ASI paddling assessment form.
- Complete 2 paddling video assessments provided by ASI.
- Complete coaching program for 2 different students of your choosing with video submitted for each person.
- Prepare an ASI SUP Wise Learn to SUP program for your location.
- Provide a copy of your current first aid certificate Find approved first aid providers
Demonstrating competency:
If you are deemed not yet competent, you can submit evidence again for free. Additional assessments are charged at $50 per assessment.
Duration:
Complete this course in your own time and submit evidence to ASI for assessment.
You have 12 months from date of enrolment to complete all course requirements.
What we provide:
Level 1 Stand Up Paddle Technical Coach (Enclosed Flat Water) Evidence Book
ASI membership valid for 12 months
Equipment:
Equipment required. SUP Board, coiled leash, paddle. Video camera.
Certificate issued:
ASI Level 1 Stand Up Paddle Technical Coach (Enclosed Flat Water) Certificate
(valid for 12 months from the date you enrolled)
Additional certificate issued:
n/a