Course Overview

To equip instructors with the expertise to assist their students to build skills and confidence and refine their stand up paddleboarding techniques.

Qualified to coach at:

• enclosed flat locations, defined as: inland waterways including rivers, lakes, estuaries, canals, enclosed harbours with no swell (unbroken waves) or breaking waves.
  

• exposed waters coastal locations with flat water and sheltered conditions (if you also hold an Level 2 SUP Instructor Exposed Waters certification).

• Stand Up Paddle Instructor or Coach in the SUP or outdoor recreation industry.

• Industry job roles that require SUP knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail).

• Eligible to be an ASI Associate Trainer. (for ASI Accredited SUP Schools and minimum 3 years instructing experience).

Anatomy

• Identify human anatomy in relation to SUP

• Analyse use of the body and common mistakes due to anatomy

• Identify injuries that can result due to poor technique

• Identify the requirement for basic strength and conditioning exercises to assist in improving paddling technique.

Technique

• In-depth analysis of the components of effective paddle stroke

• Identify common paddle stroke mistakes

• Identify how to correct poor technique

• Understand stroke efficiency / cadence

• Assessing overall SUP performance using ASI assessment criteria

• How to conduct video analysis, with benchmarking to understand the required level of assessment.

Coaching Plans  

• Prepare individualised coaching plans to improve performance

• Identify drills and skills to correct technique

• Identify suitable equipment and effect on technique

Before starting this course:

• Have completed a minimum of 500 hours on water paddling experience.

• competent paddler - able to paddle with confidence, correct technique and safety equivalent to ASI SUP Wise Enclosed Flat Water level -Technical Skills criteria. Paddle at 50 strokes per minute.

• English speaking skills.(online courses have translation).

Pre-requisite Courses

• Hold ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) certification.

The following study options are available for this course.

Flexible Online Learning with practice workshop: 

• The course combines online learning and a practical skills session.

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

• Attend 1 day workshop to cover key concepts.
  Note: Zoom sessions could also be conducted in certain circumstances.

ASI's E-learning Platform
ASI's e-learning platform provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments. 

1. Receive online learning access. 

2. Read the online modules, view videos.

At practice workshop 

Attend one day workshop. It will cover key concepts, video analysis and on water SUP technical skills to prepare you to complete your projects. No formal assessment is conducted at this practice workshop.

Assessments to Submit

1) Submit video of your paddle stroke - demonstrating paddling ability at the technical proficiency level and conduct a self assessment using the ASI paddle stroke – technical proficiency criteria (50 strokes/min and technical proficiency).

2) Submit video of your “other paddle skills” and conduct a self assessment using the ASI “other paddle skills” criteria.

3) Complete project – assessment of your student. Find one student at the beginner level. Obtain video of your student. Conduct assessment of paddle stroke, using ASI paddle stroke – foundation skills assessment form, provide coaching feedback.

4) Video analysis. Complete online Paddle Stroke Video Analysis for 5 paddlers, using the ASI video scenarios and paddle stroke assessment Foundations skills level.

Other to Submit

• Submit a current ASI SUP water rescue or surf rescue certificate 

• Submit a current senior first aid certificate 

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

Acceptable Rescue certificates
Acceptable First Aid certificates

Rescue and 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 of online enrolment, to complete all course requirements.  

Online manual and videos
Access to ASI’s e-learning platform
1 day workshop

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

• Flat water stand up paddle board

• Paddle

• Coiled leash 

• SUP clothing suitable for paddling

• Access to 1 student for your project 

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

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

ASI Stand Up Paddle Technical  Coach (Enclosed Flat Water) Certificate
(valid for 12 months)

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

Question 1: Do I need to attend the practice workshop first?

Answer: No, you don't. If the available workshop dates don't fit your schedule, you can start with the online learning component. When you're ready, you can book a workshop date. Check the ASI website for available workshop dates. There are no additional fees for this flexibility.

Question 2: Can I enrol in the SUP Technical Coach course if I have a SUP instructor qualification from another training provider and don't hold the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) certification?

Answer: Yes, you can. However, you will also need to enrol in the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor course at the same time. This course provides essential background information and is available online. You can choose the L1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) "transfer" enrolment option, which offers special fees.

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