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PaddleFit Certification Clinic

Level 1, 2, and 3 PaddleFit Pro Certifications at the Carolina Cup

Want to become a certified SUP instructor? Here is your chance. Stand Up Paddling continues to grow at an accelerated pace and more and more people are finding out that it is a great sport. To accommodate this growth more people are getting into the SUP business and we want to help.

Paddle Fit has embraced the World Paddle Association (WPA) as the authority for water safety, so after successful completion of the Paddle Fit Certification course you will be WPA Class 1 certified as well.

The fitness community has embraced PaddleFit as well. The course has the following fitness accreditations: American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). So if you are a personal trainer you will be able to earn CEC’s from taking the Paddle Fit Certification.

This year, we will have 3 levels of certifications!

Level 1-2 Thursday, Friday: April 25-26

PaddleFit Level One Certification
PaddleFit Level One is a foundational course with the nucleus being water safety including the laws and regulations surrounding SUP. Level 1 will also cover industry knowledge such as equipment design and proper equipment sizing as well as basic paddling and teaching skills in a group setting. PaddleFit has partnered with the WPA (www.worldpaddleassociation.com) on the Level 1 course so you will receive the educational component for the WPA Class 1.

Perks:

  • Certification manual
  • Water safety and rescue techniques
  • SUP laws and regulations
  • Proper lesson protocol
  • Working with groups on the water
  • Basic SUP technique instruction
  • WPA Class 1
  • Discount insurance (WPA)
  • Use of PaddleFit Level 1 logo

Prerequisites:

  • Basic paddling skills
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

1 Day Course Fee: $295.00
Yearly Instructor Fee: $75.00

PaddleFit Level Two Certification

PaddleFit Level Two builds on the foundation of Level 1 with the emphasis now being on coaching and fitness. This course will allow you to work more in-depth on paddling skills as well as develop training programs. Level 2 will cover group dynamics, class management and introduce you to program development. We will discuss the client technique progression and show you the cues and tools to use to facilitate this.

Perks:

  • Certification manual
  • Continuing educational credits (NASM, ACE, NSCA)
  • SUP fitness basics
  • Intro to SUP coaching
  • Fitness classes on water and on land
  • Intro to race training
  • Discount Insurance (WPA)
  • Use of PaddleFit Level 2 Logo

Prerequisites:

  • PaddleFit Level 1 in good standing
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

1 Day Course Fee: $295.00
Yearly Instructor Fee: $75.00

Level 3, Sunday, Monday: April 28-29

PaddleFit Level Three Certification

PaddleFit Level Three is all about becoming an advanced to elite level coach. Our focus will be on advanced level PaddleFit teaching techniques and cues. We will cover developing a complete fitness and training program which will include topics like understand and evaluating your client goals and needs, physical assessments, program periodization and program implementation. You will leave this course with the tools you need to empower your clients and get them on the path to a happy and healthy PaddleFit lifestyle!

Perks:

  • Certification manual
  • Advanced coaching techniques
  • Complete physical assessment
  • Program design
  • Program periodization
  • Client progression
  • Off season training
  • Access to becoming an Affiliate
  • Use of PaddleFit Level 3 logo

Prerequisites:

  • PaddleFit Level 2 in good standing
  • Proficient at all Level 1 and 2 skills
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

2 Day Course Fee:$490.00
Yearly Instructor Fee:$75.00

Reserve your spot:

619 333 0SUP (0787)
Shoot Us an Email:
[email protected]

For more information, go to:http://www.paddlefitpro.com/get-certified/
The clinic will be at: at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Boulevard Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 (910) 256-2251, http://blockade-runner.com/

Carolina Cup | April 25-28, 2013

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