FEBRUARY 2025 in South Africa

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Surf Level 1 Instructor Certification Course

South Africa 

ISA LEVEL 1 COURSE FEBRUARY 2025

Surf Level 1 Instructor Certification Course – South Africa 

About this Course

The ISA Surf Level 1 Certification is recognized as the international standard of safety, quality, and efficacy for instructors at quality surf schools around the world. This course is designed for instructors delivering lessons to beginner and early intermediate surfers.

Course: International Surfing Association (ISA) Surf Level 1 Instructor Certification Course

Date: 3rd & 5th February 2025 (Monday & Wednesday)

Register Here: https://forms.gle/rrWnyLxrt4514ah69

Duration: 2 Days

Where: Kommetjie, Cape Town, South Africa

What to bring: Pen, Paper, wetsuit, surfboard

Course Presenter: Dr. Roxy Davis 

Fee: R5700

Course Overview: This two-day course includes both theoretical and practical sessions designed to equip surf coaches with the skills and knowledge to conduct professional surf lessons.

Benefits of Attending: The ISA Coaching & Instructing Program (CIP) is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and abilities of those individuals who wish to obtain a scientific approach to the Coaching and Instructing of Surfing. This is also the most popular ISA Course with the broadest international appeal and recognition.

Learning Aims: 

  • Increase confidence and competence in coaching ability
  • Promote an ongoing progressive improvement of knowledge and expertise
  • Incorporate the basics of sports science, enabling a more in-depth approach to coaching
  • Promote the use of safe and correct techniques
  • Provide a structure to improve communication skills
  • Encourage the development of innovative coaching techniques
  • Provide quality-controlled learning in all training programmes
  • Increase the enjoyment of sport for coaches and athletes

Learning Objective:  

Equip participants with the tools and techniques needed to deliver professional surf lessons.

Learning Outcome:

Upon completion, participants will be trained to conduct professional surf lessons and meet industry standards.

Who Should Attend:

Those with an interest in coaching and instructing the sport of Surfing.

The ISA Surf Level 1 Course is designed for surf instructors that will be teaching learn-to-surf lessons for beginners and early intermediate level surfers.

Prerequisites: ISA Introduction to Surf Instructing E-Learning Course

Requirements:

  • Completion of the ISA Introduction to Surf Instructing E-Learning Course
  • Participation in the Surf Level 1 Certification Course
  • Demonstration of a basic level of surfing ability, including the ability to traverse left and right on green waves and exit a wave with control
  • Completion of 20 practical hours logged and supervised by an ISA Instructor
  • Obtain a valid lifesaving/surf rescue award
  • Sign the ISA Coach’s Code of Conduct

IMPORTANT New Surf Level 1 Instructor Pathway

The ISA Surf Level 1 Certification Pathway now requires all instructors to complete the course as a prerequisite to participating in the Surf Level 1 course. This requirement goes into effect 15 September 2024 for all new instructors. 

New Surf Level 1 Instructor Pathway: 

  1. Complete ISA Introduction to Surf Instructing E-Learning Course. 
  2. Receive Certificate of Completion for the E-Learning Course.
  3. Participate in ISA Surf Level 1 Course.
  4. Complete Follow-Up Requirements.
  5. Receive ISA Surf Level 1 Certificate. 

About the E-Learning Course: when registering for the Surf Level 1 Instructor Certification Course you will receive a voucher code to access the E-Learning Course for $50 USD (50% discount). More info here: https://isasurf.org/learning/isa-courses/

 

Terms & Conditions

  • The course requires a minimum enrollment of five participants to proceed. In the event of insufficient registrations, an alternate date will be provided, or a refund will be issued.
  • All participants are required to bring a pen, paper, wetsuit, and surfboard for the course.
  • Course fees include a voucher code for a 50% discount on the ISA Introduction to Surf Instructing E-Learning Course ($50 USD). The voucher code will be sent once registration has been completed. 
  • By registering for this course, participants agree to abide by the ISA Coach’s Code of Conduct.

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