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Paddle Canada Flatwater/Level I Instructor
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| Description: |
Become a certified instructor of novice sea kayak skills
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| Dates: |
Fri June 6, 7 pm to Tues June 10, 3 pm, 2008
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| Price: |
$450 CDN (Includes taxes, equipment and camping)
$550 CDN (Includes taxes, equipment, meals, camping)
$720 CDN (Includes taxes, equipment, meals and double occupancy accommodations at Rock Island Lodge)
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| Prerequisites: |
Paddle Canada Level I skills (Flatwater instructor candidates) | PC Level II skills (Level I instructor candidates) |
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36 hours over 4.5 days
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| Ratio: |
One instructor to six students (minimum two instructors)
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| Certification: |
Add $25 for Paddle Canada/ORCKA Level II certification
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This 4.5-day sea kayak instruction course provides participants with information, paddling skills and experience to organize and instruct Paddle Canada Flatwater and Level I programs and courses (administered in Ontario by ORCKA). Successful participants will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of teaching sea kayaking skills to beginner and/or novice paddlers and be able to effectively instruct new paddlers. It provides a starting point for those looking to progress as Paddling Canada sea kayak instructors. It’s all based from our Lake Superior Paddling Centre.
Course Content
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Safety
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Candidates must
demonstrate all safety procedures outlined in the Flatwater and Level I
curriculums, identify potential hazards in kayaking situations and
preventative procedures
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Skills
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Candidates must
consistently show “demonstration quality” skills as outlined in the appropriate
sea conditions (calm seas, light winds less than 10 knots)
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Theory
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Candidates must
demonstrate a thorough understanding of Flatwater and Level I course theory
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Teaching and Evaluation: Candidates will demonstrate a knowledge of the
following topics as it applies to teaching kayaking: How one learns; conditions
of learning; skill, knowledge and attitude areas of learning; goals and
objectives; teaching strategies; lesson planning and organization; class
management; group dynamics; evaluation techniques; instructor behavior and
attitudes; and planning and organizing a Paddle Canada/ORCA sea kayaking
course.
Programming and Program
Development: Candidates will
demonstrate knowledge of the following as they relate to a recreational kayak
program in Canada: Paddle Canada/ORCA policies; certification guidelines;
organization and management of certified courses; legal and liability issues
for an instructor; safety procedures, regulations; equipment choice; teaching
sites; scheduling; teaching progressions; kayaking games and activities; and
staff management.
Assignment: Candidates will prepare and submit a Paddle Canada
Flatwater or Level I course outline.
Course Evaluation: Candidates will be evaluated on their skills,
behaviour and general attitude; by written test; and by a minimum of two
demonstrations of teaching at the appropriate level (on water and theory)
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