Wellness - SUP Pilates Instructor
enrol optionsLearn how to teach Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Pilates sessions with ASI, the world leader in SUP coaching.
The ASI SUP Pilates Instructor course is recognised as the best and most comprehensive SUP Pilates Instructor course in the world and prepares SUP Pilates Instructors to deliver SUP pilates sessions with safety and confidence.
If you have an existing pilates business, it’s a great way to expand your services. SUP Pilates sessions are in demand.
ASI Instructors are some of the best in the industry, so you gain valuable information, tips and techniques.
Don’t learn by trial and error. This course covers a range of pilates exercises modified for SUP and how to perform them, risk management and safety, equipment to use and how to anchor boards, example session plans.
Study by attending a workshop or completing the ASI online learning course.
An ASI accredited SUP Pilates Instructors are part of the ASI worldwide community. Your qualification is international. You get to work with great people in amazing locations.
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Aim
Deliver SUP Pilates sessions at flat water locations, no more than 50 metres from shore.
Locations
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.
Career Outcomes
- Stand Up Paddle Pilates Instructor.
- Industry job roles that require SUP Pilates knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail).
Topics Covered
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
Entry Requirements
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
Study Options
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.
Course Requirements
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.
What We Provide
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
Equipment
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
Certificate Issued
ASI Stand Up Paddle Pilates Instructor certificate
Valid for 12 months
Renewal
Each year, Instructors renew their ASI SUP Pilates Instructor certificate.
More about renewal requirements