Complete package ISA 1 and ILS

• ISA 1 and ILS course

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

• Excellent catering at the A-FRAME surf camp (6 x breakfast, 6 x lunch, 4 x dinner)

• All day coffee, tea, fruit

• Membership ISA for 1 year (ILS membership is not included)

• Possibility to do the practice lessons directly at the A-Frame surf camp

• Price: 650 € + 225 British pounds ILS course (approx. 267 €) + 300 British pounds ISA 1 course (approx. 357 €)

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, that can influence the learning process and the individual surfing experience

• Planning and conducting surf courses

• Own surfingskills / skills in open water

• Rescue techniques with the surfboard

• Recognizing and correcting errors

• Fitness for surfers

• Surfing equipment

This content ensures that 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.

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

• Fitness test & clearances

• Lifesaving skills, knowledge & rescue techniques

• Lifesaving measures

• First aid

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 unit

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

After the course, there is an outlook on the 20 hours of practical training to come. The "Level One Practical Assessment Book" will be explained. This includes: Recording of practical coaching hours, adherence to the "Code of Ethics". The completed "Workbook" must then be sent (signed by your assigned surf head coach) including a signed "Instructor Information Card" to the respective course instructor.