Paddle Into Fitness SUP, SUP Yoga, & SUP Fitness Certification
SUP, SUP Yoga, SUP Fitness
Here is what to expect in the PIF Online Certification Course + In Person Skills Testing
You should be a proficient swimmer (able to swim 25 yards) and be comfortable doing water sports. It is recommended that you have at least one year of SUP experience
Even though we will cover water safety, first aid, and lifeguard techniques, and you will submit videos demonstrating these skills, it is recommended to go through a full lifeguard training course. It is not required, but very useful!
Complete the Paddle Into Fitness course! Read all the course notes, look at the photo How To's, watch the videos, and pass all the quizzes. Pass the WPA Level 1 Test and PIF Final Test.
Submit the required videos on board rescues, advanced stroke technique, pivot turns, and the signature PIF beginner lesson. Your stroke and pivot turn doesn't need to be perfect, we want to see where you are at, and help you progress!
Submit a screen shot of your timed mile using the Map My Fitness app. We ask that you can complete 1 mile on SUP in under 19 minutes (all around board) or 17 minutes (race board).
Submit videos of Gentle Wave, Nautical Flow, Surfer's Sculpt, & Advanced SUP
Book your IN PERSON skills testing with Gillian in California or at any of our Master Trainer locations, at any time for your convenience.
Upload your CPR/AED & First Aid Certificates. Read through the post certification notes, submit your photo for the ambassador page, purchase insurance, and look for your certificate in the mail!
Introduction: Message from Gillian Gibree
About Paddle Into Fitness
Course Requirements
History of Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
SUP Apparel
Types of Boards
Choosing a Paddle
Other Equipment
Equipment Video
Equipment Quiz
Stand Up Paddleboard Safety
Water Regulations
Ocean Safety
River Safety
Emergency Situations and Rescues
Emergency Treatment Guidelines
Spinal Injuries
Other Emergencies
Water Safety Quiz
Water Safety Submission
Getting Started
Beginner Stroke Technique & Turn
Teaching a Beginner Lesson
Beginner Lesson Video
Beginner Lesson Teaching Cheat Card
Beginner Lesson Submission
Advanced Stroke Technique
Advanced Stroke Video
Advanced Turns
Advanced Turns Video
Advanced Stroke
Timed Mile Submission
Business of SUP Yoga & Fitness
Internet Marketing
WPA Quiz
Paddle Into Fitness Test
Why Practice SUP Yoga?
SUP Yoga Guidelines
Anchoring Systems
Quiz 1: Introduction to SUP Yoga
Gentle Wave Outline
Gentle Wave Preview Video
SUP Yoga Meditation & Breath Work
Gentle Wave Integration Series
Gentle Wave A Series
Gentle Wave B Series
Gentle Wave Spine Series
Gentle Wave Restorative Series
Gentle Wave Video
Quiz 2: Gentle Wave
Gentle Wave Teaching Cheat Card
Gentle Wave Submission
Nautical Flow Outline
Nautical Flow Preview Video
Nautical Flow Integration Series
Nautical Flow A Series
Nautical Flow B Series
Nautical Flow Abdominal Series
Nautical Flow Spine Series
Nautical Flow Arm Balance/Inversion Series
Nautical Flow Surrender Series
Nautical Flow Video
Quiz 3: Nautical Flow
Nautical Flow Teaching Cheat Card
Nautical Flow Submission
Intro to SUP Racing
Race Starts & Finishes Video
SUP For Fitness, Endurance & Race Training
Drills to Help Stroke Technique
Video of SUP Drills for Technique
Teaching SUP Race Workshops
Battle of the Paddle SUP Course
SUP Racing & Fitness Quiz
Race Workshop Submission
Timed Mile Submission
Intro to Stand Up Paddleboard Fitness
Surfer's Sculpt Outline
Surfer's Sculpt Preview
Surfer's Sculpt Land Warm UP
Surfer's Sculpt Sprints
Surfer's Sculpt Circuits
Surfer's Sculpt Cool Down
Surfer's Sculpt Video
Surfer's Sculpt Quiz
Surfer's Sculpt Teaching Cheat Card
Surfer's Sculpt Submission
Post Training Information
CPR/AED/First Aid Submission
Ambassador Listing Submission
Ambassador Location and Address
Feedback Form
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