ISA Level one Surf and SUP Coaching

Prerequisites:

  • 16 years of age
  • A basic level of personal surfing and/or SUP competency

    • Course Aims:

    To develop entry level coaches that can work with beginner level surfers providing a safe, fun, learning environment.

    Subject areas include :

    • Role of the Coach
    • Coaching Methods for ELS
    • Skill Acquisition for ELS
    • Psychology of the Learning Experience
    • Basic Surf/SUP Fitness
    • Group Practical – Exp. A Learn to Surf/SUP Class
    • Ocean Safety for ELS
    • Risk Management & Duty of Care
    • Equipment for the ELS
    • Surf/SUP Etiquette
    • Program Planning for ELS
    • Writing a Lesson Plan
    • Conducting the Lesson

     

    Initial Course - 2 days ANNUAL Renewal – by renewing ISA membership

    We place a great deal of stress on Competency Based Instruction ; i.e. actually performing the skills rather than simply reading about them and passing a written test.

    Note: ELS [ Entry Level Surfing or SUP ].

Become an instructor with Bournemouth Surf School

Additional Requirements for Full Qualification / Accreditation

In addition to the successful completion of a course a candidate in the UK will not obtain full Accreditation until they have met the following criteria.

  • Complete supervised 20 hours coaching post course
  • Course fees paid in full
  • Hold a current NARS SLSA or RLSS Beach Lifeguard Award or NARS Surf Coaches Beach Lifeguard Award ( other awards may be accepted on an individual basis please contact BSA office for advice)
  • Hold a Current CRB Enhanced Disclosure

For further information on becoming an ISA coach please do not hesitate to contact us.

email: info@bournemouthsurfschool.co.uk
tel: 0800 043 7873 or 07733895538

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