Course Overview

ASI’s unique modularised learning offers flexibility in what you enrol and pay for.

To gain your ASI SUP Pilates Instructor qualification, the following 3 courses / manuals are required:

1. ASI SUP Pilates Instructor

   Plus access to online course manuals for:
   2. ASI SUP Wise Intensiv  (Stand Up Paddle Skills)
   3. ASI SUP Rescue course   (Rescue Skills)

These courses provide access to the online manuals, allowing you to learn more about these skills and complete online quizzes.

While completing these courses is not required to obtain your SUP Pilates Instructor certificate, you may choose to submit additional evidence to obtain these 2 certifications.

Enrolment

Enrol in all 3 courses at the same time by choosing the “Combined” enrolment option.

If you already hold an approved Rescue certificate, you only need to enrol in the following 2 ASI courses:

• ASI SUP Pilates Instructor

• ASI SUP Wise Intensiv (for access to the online manual)

If you have the ASI SUP Wise Intensiv certificate, you only need to enrol in the following 2 ASI courses:

• ASI SUP Pilates Instructor

• ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue (for access to the online manual)

Please note: you will need to enrol in these courses separately if a combined option isn’t available.   Choose ONLINE enrolment option :
ASI SUP Wise Intensiv - Wellness   
ASI SUP Rescue course – Wellness

Deliver SUP Pilates sessions at flat water locations, in waist deep water, 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  (standing depth)

• no more than 50 metres from shore

• paddling less than 50 metres to get to the 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 Level 3 Pilates 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  (online courses have translation).

It’s great to have flexible learning options!  With the choice to ensure you get the most out of your learning experience.

Workshop: 
Ideal for people who like to complete most of the course requirements at the workshop and interact with the trainer.

• Face to face training with highly qualified ASI Trainers, the best in the industry.

• Complete most course requirements at the workshop.

• Held in great locations throughout the world.

• Duration: 2 days, plus 1-2 hours post workshop test, plus 8 hours practical experience.

Online Learning:
Ideal for people who are already experienced or would like flexibility to complete their training.

• Work at your own pace.

• Using ASI's e-learning platform with access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments.

• Can obtain additional coaching with face to face support from ASI Technical Coaches / ASI Accredited Schools.

• Duration: approx. 30 hours plus 10 hours practical experience.

Face to face (in-person) training. Complete most course requirements at the workshop.  

Duration:  2 days. 

What We Provide

• ASI SUP Pilates Instructor manual (paper manual and online manual)

• SUP Pilates Instruction Logbook (paper)

• ASI membership for 12 months.

• 1 free re-assessment

At workshop:

• Complete theory assessments and exercises & practice on water.

• Practice SUP paddle skills and SUP rescues

• Demonstrate ability to perform SUP pilates exercises with safety.

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

• Demonstrate ability to conduct SUP Pilates class with correct sequencing, techniques and safety.

After workshop:

• Complete multi-choice online tests

• Complete 10 hours of practical experience (2 hours signed off in workshop).
  Assisting in the delivery of SUP Pilates sessions at an ASI accredited SUP school or other approved SUP school. Submit logbook of hours and declaration signed by SUP school owner.
  Alternative practical hours experience is available if no ASI school nearby to you.
  Recognition of previous SUP pilates instruction experience can be accepted.

Other:

• Submit your Pilates Teacher Certificate

• Submit a current senior first aid certificate Acceptable First Aid certificates

• Submit identification

Other ASI courses:
(Note: these courses do not need to be completed in full to obtain your ASI SUP Pilates Instructor certificate.
Exemption applies if you have completed these courses previously. No need to enrol again).

• Enrol in the ASI SUP Wise Intensiv course. Review content in the online manual and complete online test only.

• Enrol in the ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue course. Review content in the online manual and complete the online test only OR provide an acceptable surf rescue certificate

Note: First Aid Certificate can be provided before or after workshop or within 12 months of enrolment. 

Time to Complete: You have 12 months to complete all course requirements.

Study in your own time with ASI's e-learning platform. Upload videos to demonstrate skills. 

What We Provide

• SUP Pilates Instructor online manual

• Downloadable SUP Pilates Instructor logbook (for practical hours)

• ASI membership for 12 months.

• 1 free assessment plus 1 free reassessment

Course Requirements

• Read online manual, view videos, complete exercises.
  

• Submit video demonstrating ability to perform SUP Pilates exercises with safety.  (10 mins video)

• Submit video demonstrating ability to prepare the class - enter the water, anchoring, organise group ready to start the session. (10-15 mins video)

• Submit video demonstrating ability to conduct class with correct sequencing, techniques and safety. (10-15 mins video)
  

• Complete 10 hours practical experience.
  Assisting in the delivery of SUP Pilates sessions at an ASI accredited SUP school or other approved SUP school. Submit logbook of hours and declaration signed by SUP school owner.
  Alternative practical hours experience is available if no ASI school nearby to you.

  Recognition of previous SUP yoga teaching experience can be accepted.

Other:

• Submit your Pilates Teaching Certificate (at time of enrolment)

• Submit a current senior first aid certificate Acceptable First Aid certificates

• Submit identification

Other ASI courses:
(Note: these courses do not need to be completed in full to obtain your ASI SUP Pilates Instructor certificate.
Exemption applies if you have completed these courses previously. No need to enrol again).

• Enrol in the ASI SUP Wise Intensiv course. Review content in the online manual and complete online test only.

• Enrol in the ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue course. Review content in the online manual and complete the online test only OR provide an acceptable surf rescue certificate

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

• SUP flat water SUP board, paddle, coiled leash

• SUP clothing suitable for SUP Pilates

• Computer or mobile phone to access SUP Wise Intensiv and SUP Rescue online reference manuals

In addition, for the Online learning option:   

• 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

Prior Qualifications: Hold a minimum Level 3 Pilates Teacher certification (or similar).

SUP Experience: You should have at least 20 hours on water paddling experience.

SUP Pilates Experience: You should have attended SUP Pilates sessions or practiced on your own for at least 10 hours.

Can I enrol in the SUP Rescue and SUP Wise Intensiv courses at a later time? Yes, you can. However, your SUP Pilates Instructor certificate will only be issued once you have enrolled in these courses, reviewed the information, and completed the online quiz.

Time to Complete: You have 12 months to complete all course requirements. 

Assessment Fees:  If you use up your free assessments, additional resubmissions are available for a small fee. Fees

Read more at: SUP Instructor Course FAQ's