Kayak River Instructor 2
NCCP Level 2
Target Audience: Club, school, or commercial instructors wishing to teach kayaking on easy rivers
Course Duration: One and a half days
Prerequisites:
– AWA Member
– Minimum age 18 years
– Class II (intermediate) whitewater paddling skills
– Swiftwater Rescue and Safety Certification
– Certified as a NCCP Kayak River Leader 2
– Active instructors must have Standard First Aid and CPR certification
Environment: Instructing beginner and novice groups on Class I-II whitewater
Course Outline:
– Equipment
– Risk management
– Teaching methodology
– Site selection
– Group management and communication
– Session planning
– Technical skills; basic eddy turns (in and out), boat ferrying, s-turns, surfing, backlferrying, and the moving water roll
– Common paddling injuries
– Basic rescue techniques
– Games and exercises
– Professional issues and administration
Course Fee: $300.00 includes National and Provincial Fees
(Does not include advertising, administration, travel, accommodation or meal costs for running a course that may be charged by the service provider)
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