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Paddle UK Sheltered Water SUP Coach Training

A Two-Day Course for those interested in coaching Stand Up Paddle Boarding in a sheltered water environment.


When are the next available courses?
  • 14th-15th April

    • Where does the course take place?

    The training will take place on bodies of water in South West England. The exact location will be confirmed upon booking. Please note, no transport is included.

    Are there any pre-requirements?

    This course is the discipline-specific course for anyone aged 16+ who is interested in coaching Stand Up Paddle Boarding in a sheltered water environment. You must have completed the Core Coach Training. We also recommend completing the Paddle Explore award. You also need a Full Membership of Paddle UK (formerly British Canoeing), Safeguarding Training (dated within 3 years), and a 1-Day First Aid certification (dated within 3 years).

    What's included in Sheltered Water SUP Coach Training?
    This is the discipline-specific course which must be accompanied by the Core Coach Award if you wish to go onto an assessment. On this award, you will focus on HOW to coach the WHAT (discipline-specific skills) and WHERE you will be coaching. The training explores how to coach technical and tactical skills including:
  • Goal setting and matching teaching strategies to the aims and the duration of the session
  • Technical understanding of fundamental skills and development of technical templates
  • Skill breakdown
  • Practice tasks to enable clear observation and analysis
  • Development of progressions to link learning
  • Use of intrinsic feedback strategies
  • Reflective practice

    • Important Information
  • You will be sent further joining instructions upon booking onto this course. Please read these carefully and get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.
  • Always check the weather forecast and prepare to dress accordingly.
  • We will provide centre-specific equipment. If you have your own, feel free to bring it along.
  • The assessment takes place separately. Please contact us if you would like to book an assessment.
  • You will also need to have completed the Core Coach to go for an assessment.
  • Learn more about Sheltered Water SUP Coach Training Courses.

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