SUP Instructor Training Class- PSUPA Session 1- free introduction

This is part one of a 10 video SUP instructor training course. For more information on how to become a fully certified SUP instructor: https://www.blueplanetsurf.com/psupa-instructor-certification.html The PSUPA Flatwater Level 1 Certification covers the skills you need to teach both a 1- and 2-hour basic SUP class confidently and safely. The curriculum emphasizes water safety, leadership, and teaching risk management and rescue procedures. You also have the option to learn the basics of running a SUP business. Certification is awarded upon completing the course within 6 months. This includes passing all tests and achieving a satisfactory evaluation of your teaching, leadership skills and attention to safety. You will receive a PSUPA Certified Instructors Manual that covers everything covered in the course and more. This certification is a prerequisite for all other PSUPA Certifications. The classroom portion of this course consists of 10 prerecorded Zoom video training sessions (approximately 12 hours total) from a class led by PSUPA Master Instructor Trainer, Robert Stehlik, who is also the owner of Blue Planet Surf, located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Upon completion of the self paced video portion and passing the on-line test, candidates will spend a day on the water with one of our I.T.s to demonstrate the skills and procedures discussed along their ability to lead. The videos cover the information in the PSUPA Flatwater1 Instructor manual and will give you the information need to pass the on-line test and prepare you for the 1 day water portion of the course. The candidate is responsible for managing their own logistics for getting the “On-Water” portion of the course completed. Including, but not limited to: Scheduling, Location, Travel & Equipment costs. (note: PSUPA can provide IT referrals for your area, but cannot guarantee, price or availability). Curriculum Water safety - which covers (among other things): emergency preparedness and rescue techniques Interpretation of weather and water conditions On-water group management and communication Leadership skills Teaching concepts and techniques How to teach the basic elements of stand up paddling Approaches to teaching students of varying ages, abilities, skill levels, and limitations Lesson formats and preparation Methods of teaching basic paddling techniques SUP gear and equipment overview Additional add-on course available on request: SUP Business - which covers business models and procedures, including how to start a business, insurance requirements, marketing, pricing and hiring instructors. A SUP Business Manual is included with this add-on. Requirements for Course Completion and Certification Tests are Pass/Fail with Passing grade at 80% or better. Pass on-water test Pass written test Demonstrate ability to teach land-based and on-water scenarios Approval of Instructor Trainer through standardized student evaluation, which includes accessing leadership, teaching skills, and attention to safety Cost for Certification PSUPA Membership (annual membership) $ 85.00 Classroom Session  (9 Videos + access to on-line certification test) $115.00 On-Water Session (1 day session group session at Blue Planet) $200.00 Total Cost to become a PSUPA certified instructor: $400 Certification is valid for 4 years (with active membership) Miscellaneous- Any associated travel or equipment rental costs for completing On-Water Session Varies Certification is valid for 4 years (with active membership) The entire course must be completed within 6 months from starting, (unless a preapproved extension is granted), so it is strongly advised for candidates to solidify their plans for the on-water portion prior to beginning. Keywords: SUP instructor training course, sup instructor video course, Professional Stand up Paddle Association, SUP, Standup Paddleboarding (Sport), beginner, Blue Planet Surf, instruction, How to SUP, how to paddle board, how to sup, SUP basics, paddle boarding, stand up paddle boarding, how to stand up paddle board, paddle boarding for beginners, sup board, paddle board, stand up paddling, how to paddleboard, paddle boarding tips, SUP tips, stand up paddle, PSUPA instructor training, certified SUP instructor, instructor trainer. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bpsurf/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueplanetsurf Blue Planet Surf - Hawaii's SUP and Foil HQ 1221 Kona St Honolulu, Hi 96814 Tel (808) 596 7755 open 10 am to 5 pm Hawaii Time, closed Wednesdays and Sundays http://www.blueplanetsurf.com Find Paradise Aloha! For more information on how to become a fully certified SUP instructor: https://www.psupa.com/certification/fw1_video/

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