Surf instructor training El Palmar, dressing practice

Complete package

  • ILS course (course duration: 3 days)

  • Accommodation near the beach/at the spot (6 nights)

  • Excellent catering at A-Frame Surfcamp (6 x breakfast, 6 x lunch, 4 x dinner)

  • Water, tea, coffee and fruit all day

  • Membership ISA for 1 year (99USD per year thereafter)

  • Price: 650 € + 225 British pounds ILS course + 300 British pounds ISA 1 course

ISA surf instructor training level 1

The ISA Surf Instructor Training Level 1 includes a variety of teaching content aimed at comprehensively preparing prospective surf instructors for their future role. Here are the main contents of the training:

  • Practical instruction in surfing

  • The basic surf lesson (as well as other teaching methods) for teaching beginners

  • The function and tasks of the instructor/trainer

  • Communication and teaching techniques

  • Didactics, motivation, physical fitness and mental attitude, which can influence the learning process and the individual surfing experience

  • Planning and conducting surf lessons

  • Own surfing skills / open water skills

  • Recognizing and correcting mistakes

  • Fitness for surfers

  • Surfing equipment

This content ensures, that participants of the ISA Surf Instructor Training Level 1 acquire not only the technical skills, but also the pedagogical knowledge and safety standards to become competent and responsible surf instructors.

ILS (International Lifesaving Federation)

Training to become an ILS (International Lifesaving Federation). This training is a prerequisite for obtaining Level 1 and 2 certificates.

  • Fitness test

  • Lifesaving skills, knowledge & rescue techniques

  • Lifesaving measures

  • First aid

ISA Level 1 procedure

Day 1

  • Course overview

  • Brief overview

  • What assessments are carried out?

  • Role of the coach

  • Surfer safety under the supervision of the surf coach

  • Practical exercises on the beach

  • Spot analysis

  • Practical and theoretical process of a surf session

  • Skills improvement

Day 2:

  • Lesson planning

  • Assessment: Planning a Lesson

  • Performing the prepared lesson

  • Demonstrating own basic surfing skills

  • Assessment: Surfing Skills

  • Debrief on the effectiveness of the session

  • Last steps required to complete the Level 1 Surf Instructor Training

Internship

In addition to the ISA Level 1 course, you must also complete an internship of at least 20 hours. If you are interested in completing your internship with us, please let us know when booking.

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(0049) 152 26570635
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