Course Overview

Surf Coaching-Intermediate Skills (IPDJ Credits)

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Gain the knowledge to take students from beginner to intermediate levels. Covering session planning, skills development, student management, and safety, these courses are designed to boost your teaching capabilities.

Approved by the IPDJ, these courses are for instructors holding Desporto de Surf Grau 1 and 2 certificate. Earn 3 Credits (3 Unidades de Crédito, IPDJ). This is a participation course only, with no formal assessment. Upon attending the workshop, you'll be eligible to receive the IPDJ-approved ASI course certificate.

Learn the skills and knowledge to instruct individuals at the improver to intermediate surfing skill level

The training applies to surf locations with surf up to 3ft (1 metre)

Professional skills update course for instructors holding Treinador De Desporto Surfing Grau courses.

  • Skills required for coaching at the improver-intermediate level

  • Student management safety, risks and hazards

  • Emergency processes and responses

  • Identifying suitable equipment

  • How to plan improver-intermediate surfing sessions

  • Review of surfing lessons plans

  • Training methods for instructing improver-intermediate students

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.  9am to 5.30pm

Attend workshop.
This is a participation course only. 
There is no formal assessment.

Surf Coaching-Intermediate Skills manual.
3 Credits (3 Unidades de Crédito, IPDJ)

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

  • Surf clothing

  • Fibreglass surfboard

  • Beginner soft-top boards with soft fins and leash

Surf Coaching-Intermediate Skills certificate (IPDJ approved)

No requirement.

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