BSUPA Level 1 Instructors Course

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Would you like to pass on your enthusiasm of SUP to others? Maybe look at teaching with us over the summer? or maybe just improve your skills and push your self that bit further? Then why not book into the BSUPA Level 1 Instructors Course at Hurst Castle Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th of April Course is £225 per person and includes: Pre-entry skill evening Kit hire (If Required) 2 Full Days Training from one of the UK's top SUP Coaches BSUPA Instructors Pack Completion Certificate Spaces are limited to 8 on the course. We will require a £100 deposit to secure your place on the course with the final balance due 4 weeks before the course starts. Pre-requisites for the course are: Current member of BSUPA Minimum age 18 Valid First Aid qualification Riding ability: competent on a range of boards and be confident with all ready to ride skills Minimum 40 hours SUP experience before course Students without any previous water sports teaching experience or qualifications will be required to ghost qualified BSUPA instructors before certificates are issued. Course Content Candidates should have a basic knowledge of SUP ideally have a BSUPA “Ready To Ride Card”. Instructors will be expected to demonstrate; short paddle stroke, slow and fast, and recovery stroke. Instructor candidates will give lectures and coach other students during the course. Instructors will be assessed throughout the course –paddles skills, safety, group control and general SUP knowledge. There is an exam and paddle test on the water. The courses are divided up between the classroom and on the water. We cover site assessment, teaching psychology, weather, tides, rescue techniques and teaching drills. We talk through equipment so when you leave the course you will be fully loaded with SUP knowledge . We will also help you with your personal SUP technique and paddle strokes. The course includes BSUPA manuals and certification

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