Go!

Windsurfing Scheme

Go! Windsurfing Instructor

Course Syllabus
This document sets out details for the ISA Go! Windsurfing Instructor training course
including the role instructors are expected to be able to undertake, the skills and knowledge
these Instructors need and how the training programmes are run.

Issued:- 20.06.2011
Revised 03.01.2012

ISA
3 Park Road,
Dun Laoghaire,
Co. Dublin

Tel:- 01 2710114
e-mail:- training@sailing.ie
web www.sailing.ie

Coach Development Programme for Ireland

Adventure Sports Framework
Intermediate Instructor

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Assistant Windsurfing Instructor

Assists Instructor in the
delivery of windsurfing courses

Go! Windsurfing Instructor

Instructs and assesses all modules
included under
Get up & Go! & Go! For it

Go! With Style Instructor

Senior Instructor (Windsurfing)
Coaches and assesses the techniques &
skills included within Go! With Style core Supervises / manages
modules. windsurfing courses

Go! With Style (Freestyle) Go! With Style (Waves) Go! With Style (Jumps)
Instructor Instructor Instructor
Coaches and assesses Freestyle Coaches and assesses Wave riding Coaches and assesses Jumping
techniques & skills within Go! With Style techniques & skills within Go! With Style techniques & skills within Go! With Style

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Role
To lead sessions on training courses up to and including Go 4 It! within the ISA’s Go! Windsurfing Scheme
within any ISA Training Centre.

Format for training courses

Candidates with no ISA Instructor qualifications attend a training course with minimum duration of 6 days (48
hours).
Candidates who already hold an ISA Instructor qualification attend a training course with minimum duration of 3
days (24 hours).
Full details on the requirements and format for setting up and running this course are included in the ISA
Guidelines for setting up and running an Instructor Training Course.

Entry Requirements
Prior to entry onto the training course all participants must;
 Hold a valid Emergency Care Certificate from approved course.
 ISA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2);
o With certificate endorsed for both tiller & console controls.
o With 20 hours power-boating logged following certification.
Participants on the 3 day course must also;
 Hold a valid ISA Instructor qualification.
Participants on the 2 day course must also;
 Hold a valid ISA Sailing Instructor qualification.

Age Requirements
Participants on the training course must be 18 years old (Participants who enter the course aged 17 can act as
assistant windsurfing instructors).

Methodology
The course is run using a mixture of shore-based and on the water sessions during which participants will be
introduced to and then have the opportunity to develop and practice practical instructing skills. Participants will
be encouraged through a process of directed discovery, to identify and develop models for the delivery of skill
based and knowledge based sessions and apply these to a variety of scenarios.

Instructor Trainers
This training course is run by an Instructor Trainer listed by the ISA as approved to run the Go! Windsurfing
Instructor training course.
The 6 day course is moderated by an Instructor Trainer approved by the ISA. Full details on the role of the
Moderating Trainer are included in ISA Guidelines for setting up and running an Instructor Training Course.

Facilities & Equipment

The course must be run in an ISA Training Centre accredited to run courses within the ISA Go! Windsurfing
Scheme up to and including Go 4 it!. Full details on the facilities and equipment required are included in ISA
Guidelines for setting up and running an Instructor Training Course. However, as a minimum the Training
Centre must have sufficient equipment to accommodate the total number of participants minus two.

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Support Materials
- Course Syllabus - Go! Windsurfing Instructor - ISA Go! Windsurfing Scheme
- Go! Windsurfing Logbook - ISA Go! Windsurfing Scheme
- Instructor Handbook - ISA Go! Windsurfing Scheme
- Pre Course Information & Workbook – Go! Windsurfing Instructor - ISA Go! Windsurfing Scheme
- Instructor Training Course Workbook- Go! Windsurfing Instructor - ISA Go! Windsurfing Scheme
- ISA Instructors & Coaches Charter
(Indicates - Not yet available)

Assessment
Assessment on the course is continuous.
The Instructor Trainer will provide participants with ongoing feedback during the course. On the 6 day course
here will be a formal one to one feedback sessions on day 3.
Participants will be informed of the results of the course at the end of the course and before they leave. The
three possible results are:
Pass You have satisfactorily completed all training and pre-requisite requirements and will have an
Instructor certificate issued by the ISA.
Defer There is a need further development or action prior to your instructor qualification being
awarded. An individual action plan will be created with the Trainer during the final individual
debriefing session. This will detail the requirements and progression path specific to your
needs.
Fail Significant development is required and full attendance on anther instructor training
course is required in order to obtain the qualification.

Certification
Upon successful completion of the training course, and submission of appropriate information to the ISA by the
Instructor trainer running the course, the participant will receive;
 ISA Go! Windsurfing Instructor Certificate.
 Coaching Ireland Intermediate Instructor Certificate.
The certificate is valid for 3 years and while the holder has a current Emergency Care certificate.

Revalidation
The certificate may be revalidated by either;
 Sending to the ISA evidence of;
o Attendance at an ISA Instructor Conference
o Log of the following teaching hours. An average of more than 10 days per year since your
certificate was issued. And at least 20 days in the last 2 years.
o Current ISA membership and Emergency Care Certificate.
 Up grading your qualification to a higher level within the Go! Windsurfing Instructor ladder.
 Sending to the ISA evidence of ;
o Having completed a one day assesment run by an ISA Instructor Trainer listed by the ISA as
approved to run the Go! Windsurfing Instructor training course.
o Current ISA membership and Emergency Care Certificate.

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Knowledge of sport and participation programmes
Role of National Governing Body
Role of ISA Training Centres
Knowledge of ISA Go! Windsurfing
Scheme
Role of Coaching Ireland
Personal Skills
Windsurfing skills & knowledge
Powerboat handling skills
Emergency Care
Environment
Weather
Tides & currents
Development of environmental
awareness in participants
The Instructor will be able to ……. Secondary outcomes Delivery / assessment method
Identify the role of the ISA in the development of the sport Trainer lead – Class room – ISA PP presentation
and delivery of a national quality assured training Record:- Section in ISA Course Notes
programmes
Identify the role of Coaching Ireland and the Adventure
Sports Framework in the delivery of instructor / coach
Training programmes
Identify the role of the ISA Training Centres in the delivery Trainer lead – Class room – ISA PP presentation
of a national quality assured training programme and Record:- Section in ISA Course Notes
where to get information on standards.
Identify outcomes for each of the courses within the ISA Using the Go! Windsurfing logbook & Instructor handbook sailors Participants research & present - Class room
should be able to describe what sailors should be able to do by the
Go! Windsurfing Scheme. end of each of the modules in the Go! Windsurfing Scheme.
Record:- Pre course workbook
Go! Windsurfing logbook & Instructor handbook
Identify the role of Coaching Ireland and the Adventure Trainer lead – Class room – ISA PP presentation
Sports Framework in the delivery of instructor / coach Record:- Section in ISA Course Notes
Training programmes
The Instructor will be able to ……. Delivery / assessment method
Demonstrate skills and knowledge appropriate to planning Record:- Instructor pre-entry assessment certificate
and delivery of all courses up to and including Go! 4 it.
Demonstrate those skills necessary to use a powerboat in The participant will hold the ISA National Powerboat Certificate for
tiller & console boats and have logged 10 hours as coxswain.
support of the delivery of windsurfing sessions.
Provide basic life support and emergency care in the The participant will hold an current Emergency Care Certificate from
a course / provider approved by the ISA.
marine environment.
Record:- Current EC Certificate
The Instructor will be able to …….
Accurately predict the effect that forecast weather will have Participants research & present
on the sailing area being used. Record:- Daily forecast sheets for each day of course posted.
Use the weather forecast to make appropriate decisions in Assessed as participants plan & implement water based sessions.
the planning of on the water activities.
Accurately predict the effect that tidal heights and currents Participants research & present
will have on the area being used Record:- Predictions for each day of course posted
Use information on tidal heights and currents to make Assessed as participants plan & implement water based sessions
appropriate decisions in the planning of on the water
activities.
Describe how to foster an awareness of the marine Participants research & present
environment in course participants through the delivery of Record:- Handouts from session with participants own notes
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Protecting the environment
Instruction style, values and ethics
The Instructor
Learning styles & teaching
methods
Ethics
Working with Children
Inclusion
Instruction skills
Delivering skills based sessions
windsurfing programmes.
Identify how windsurfing activities and the delivery of
windsurfing programmes may harm the environment and
how to minimise effects.
The Instructor will be able to …….
Identify the role of the windsurfing instructor.
Identify the personal qualities that support good
instructional skills and practice
Identify how people learn and apply this to the teaching &
coaching process
Identify what motivates people to learn.
Demonstrate an awareness of, and ability to adhere to, the
principals and practice identified in the ISA’s Instructor &
Coaches Charter
Make windsurfing fun and safe for children.
Describe how to ensure windsurfing courses are actually,
as well as perceived as being, accessible to all.
Demonstrate how to make windsurfing and windsurfing
courses available to people with special needs
The Instructor will be able to …….
Demonstrate that they can introduce and develop a new
skill to a group of participants.
Identify and compare the role of seeing, hearing, doing in the
learning process.
Identify how learning process should be adapted for different people
/ groups.
Have demonstrated the use of a skills development model (EDICT)
Develop and practice effective teaching methods.
Identify the common factors that turn people onto and off of a
learning experience
Demonstrate an awareness of these factors in the planning and
implementation of teaching sessions.
Be able to describe those considerations to be made when running
windsurfing sessions for children.
Demonstrate an awareness of, and ability to adhere to, the
principals and practice identified in the Code of Ethics and Good
practice for Children’s Sport in Ireland and relevant ISA guidelines
Identify barriers to participation and what can be done to reduce
these.
Identify considerations to be made when working with participants
with special needs – Including learning difficulties, sensory disability
and physical disabilities.
Demonstrate ways in which the activity can be modified or
managed in order to facilitate participants with special needs.
Take a skill and break it into its component parts (teaching points)
Introduce and coach a new skill to participants using a skill
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Participants research & present
Record:- Handouts from session with participants own notes
Trainer facilitated group work session
Record:- Participants record results on templates in ISA course
notes
Trainer facilitated group work session
As part of both shore-based & water-based teaching sessions.
As part of both shore-based & water-based teaching sessions.
Trainer facilitated group work session
As part of both shore-based & water-based teaching sessions.
Assessed as participants participate on training programme
Record Instructor & Coaches Charter
Trainer led group work session
Record:- Participants record results on templates in ISA course
notes
Record:- Section in ISA Course Notes
Trainer lead session
Record:- Participants record results on templates in ISA course
notes
Participants plan and deliver assigned skills based sessions
Participants will plan and deliver assigned skills based sessions.
Record:- Participants record results on templates in ISA course
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Delivering knowledge based
sessions
Course programming
Delivering on the water skills
sessions
Delivering on shore skills and
knowledge sessions.
Use of appropriate tasks and
exercises
Group management
Managing resources’
Assessment – Standards for and
methods
Delivering feedback
Demonstrate that they can introduce and develop an area
of knowledge to a group of participants.
Identify the most appropriate order in which to deliver skills
and knowledge for sessions up to and including Go!4 it.
Conceive, plan and deliver on the water training sessions
delivering skills and knowledge up to and including Go!4it.
Conceive, plan and deliver on the shorebased training
sessions delivering skills and knowledge up to and
including Go!4it.
Conceive, plan and implement tasks and exercises that
allow participants to practice and develop skills being
taught.
Demonstrate effective group management before, during
and after all sessions.
Identify the resources needed to set up and deliver a
training session and ensure they are available.
Identify what standards of skills and knowledge are
required from trainees for certification / sign off of each
element within the Go! Windsurfing Scheme.
Be able to effectively assess a windsurfers level of skill and
knowledge in an appropriate manner.
Deliver effective feedback during and after coaching
sessions
development model notes
Take an area of knowledge deliver it to participants in a manner that Participants will plan and deliver assigned Knowledge based
will develop understanding and familiarity with it. sessions.
Record:- Participants complete “Record of session” sheets in ISA
Course Notes
Identify appropriate most order to deliver skills Participants will develop and take away with them sample course
programmes for all of the courses they are qualified to lead.
Identify appropriate timeframe for delivery and practice of skills.
Record:- Completed course programmes
Conceive and plan activities appropriate to participant’s skill level Participants will plan and deliver assigned on the water sessions
and learning styles. Participants complete “Record of session” sheets in ISA
Record:-
Select appropriate environment / area for planned activities Course Notes
Implement planned activities and adapt them according to
participant’s skill levels, learning styles and changes in the
environment.
Conceive and plan activities appropriate to participant’s skill level Participants will plan and deliver assigned shore based sessions
and learning styles. Participants complete “Record of session” sheets in ISA
Record:-
Select appropriate environment for planned activities. Course Notes
Implement planned activities and adapt them according to
participant’s skill levels, learning styles.
Participants will plan and deliver assigned shore based and water
based sessions
Record:- Participants complete “Record of session” sheets in ISA
Course Notes
Trainer lead session
Record:- Participants record results on templates in ISA course
notes
Participants practice on sessions
Participants will plan and deliver assigned shore based and water
based sessions
Record:- Participants complete “Record of session” sheets in ISA
Course Notes
Aware of and have used resources available including Windsurfing Participants will have been introduced to and used -
Logbook and Instructor Handbook. - Windsurfing logbooks and Instructor handbook in setting up and
planning “sharing skills sessions”
Describe and evaluate assessment methods for skills and Trainer Lead session
knowledge covered.
Record: Section in Instructor course workbook
Demonstrate the ability to measure levels of skill & knowledge Participants will have been introduced to and used -
against standards given. - Windsurfers logbooks in recording participant’s achievement on
“sharing skills” sessions.
Trainer lead session
Record:- Participants record results on templates in ISA course
notes
Participants practice on sessions
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Safety The Instructor will be able to …….

Risk assessment Continually identify hazards and associated risks when Participants will plan and deliver assigned shore based and water
based sessions
planning and implementing activity sessions.
Record:- Participants complete “Record of session” sheets in
ISA Course Notes

Risk management Effectively manage risk to participants on the activity Participants will plan and deliver assigned shore based and water
based sessions
Record:- Participants complete “Record of session” sheets in
ISA Course Notes

Use of Safety Boats Demonstrate they can safely and effectively use a Trainer to assess ability during water-based sessions & provide
feedback as required
powerboat to provide safety cover.
Record:- National Powerboat Certificate + logged hours

Action in the event of an Demonstrate appropriate and timely actions in the event of Manage group to prevent situation deteriorating further. Trainer lead session
emergency an incident or accident. Call for assistance Record:- Participants record results on templates in ISA course
notes
Provide Emergency care as required
Participants practice on sessions

Communication The Instructor will be able to …….

With participants Communicate effectively with participants on sessions and Conceive, plan and deliver effective briefings. Trainer lead session
activities Record:- Participants record results on templates in ISA course
notes
Participants practice on sessions

Communicate effectively on the water using voice, whistle and hand Participants discuss, develop & refine hand signals during course.
signals.

Conceive, plan and deliver effective de-briefings. Participants practice on sessions – Trainer provides feedback as
necessary

Describe the role questions play in the teaching & coaching Trainer lead session
process. Record:- Participants record results on templates in ISA course
notes

Plan and use effective questioning as part of the teaching & As part of both shore-based & water-based teaching sessions.
coaching process.

With other Instructors Communicate with management and other instructors in

order to most effectively plan and implement sessions and
activities.

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Review, self-reflect & evaluate

The Instructor will be able to …….
Feedback from participants Gather and review feedback from participants.

Evaluating session objectives Review a session to establish if objectives were met and Process facilitated at end of each teaching session by Instructor
trainer
then identify next step for participants.
Record:- On session planner & on “Session Record Sheet”

Evaluating methods and Critically analyse sessions they have run in order to Process facilitated at end of each teaching session by Instructor
trainer
performance improve delivery methods and personal performance.
Record:- On session planner & on “Session Record Sheet”

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Day 1
Time Time allowed Session Primary Objectives Secondary Objectives Delivery method
(minutes) By the end of this session participants will; By the end of this session participants will also:

Introductions Have been Introduced to Trainers running course Trainer led group work
Have been introduced to each other On shore

Have been introduced to venue & facilities

Expectations, contracts &
housekeeping
Have identified their expectations from the course Have agreed on contribution required by them Trainer led group work
On shore
Be aware of what is required to successfully complete training course Agree on contribution expected of Trainers
Agree rules & rosters fro week as required. Record:-
Hand out, complete and collect course report forms - Signed “contracts” posted
- Rules & rosters posted

Role & qualities of the Instructor
Have described what the sailing Instructor does Trainer led group work
Be able to describe those qualities a good instructor should have / On shore
demonstrate
Record
- Section in Inst. Workbook

Skills Development Model Be able to identify the key components to a skill (teaching points). Have identified and recorded the key components for: Participant led
(Session 1) Get up & Go! On the water and or
Have identified the key components to a skill.
Have become familiar with the venue, equipment and operating Shorebased
area.
Be able to describe role and components of EDICT model for skill
development.

Creating the learning experience Be able to describe how people learn – hearing, seeing, doing and relate Trainer led group work
this to the introduction and development of skills and knowledge On shore
associated with sailing.
Be able to describe the barriers to learning and how to remove these.

Sharing skills & knowledge Be able to demonstrate how to run sessions for Get up & Go!. Be able to identify what skills are covered in “Get up and Go”. Participant led
Get up & Go! Have identified what order to cover skills – progression On the water

Have broken skills into components & planned delivery.

Have delivered sessions from “Get up and Go”
Have reviewed sessions & recorded methods & PIGS

Day 2
Time Time allowed Session Primary Objectives Secondary Objectives Delivery method
(minutes) By the end of this session participants will; By the end of this session participants will also:

Tide & weather Have described what implications forecast tide and weather conditions Be able to obtain weather forecast & tidal data and apply to Participant led
will have on the days sailing activities. sailing area / activities, On shore

Session Planning Be able to describe why session planners are used. Trainer led group work
On shore
Be able to identify the considerations to be made when planning a
teaching session.
Have developed a template to be used when planning a teaching
session.

Briefing & de-briefing sessions Be able to describe the objective of briefings and debriefings to a Trainer led group work
On shore

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windsurfing session.
Be able to identify the key components of a briefing and debriefing
Have developed a template for use when planning and delivering
briefings and debriefings (D.I.C.E).

Sharing Skills Be able to demonstrate how to run sessions for beginners Get up & Go! Be able to identify what skills are covered in “Get up & Go”. Participant led
On the water
Get up & Go! Have identified what order to cover skills – progression
Have broken skills into components & planned delivery.
Have delivered sessions from “Get up & Go”.
Have reviewed sessions & recorded methods & PIGS

Role of ISA, Training Schemes &
Go! Windsurfing Scheme
Be able to describe the role of the ISA in the development of the sport Trainer lead – Class room –
and delivery of a national quality assured training programmes ISA PP presentation
Be able to describe the role of ISA Training Centres in the delivery of a Record:- Section in ISA
national quality assured training programme and where to get Course Notes
information on standards.
Be able to identify outcomes for each of the courses within the ISA Go!
Windsurfing Scheme

Role of Coaching Ireland &
Adventure Sports Framework
Be able to describe the role of Coaching Ireland and Adventure Sports Trainer lead – Class room –
Framework in the delivery of Instructor & Coach training programmes. ISA PP presentation
Record:- Section in ISA
Course Notes

Guidelines on delivering shore
based sessions
Be able to identify the range of tools available when running shore based Be able to identify what shore based session they will be Trainer led group work
sessions and evaluate these for suitability. expected to run, what is expected during these sessions and On shore
when they are likely to be run.
Be able to describe a model for delivering shore based session.
Be able to identify which shore based sessions they are expected to
deliver during the course and the scope of those sessions.

Day 3
Time Time allowed Session Primary Objectives Secondary Objectives Delivery method
(minutes) By the end of this session participants will; By the end of this session participants will also:

Tide & Weather Have described what implications forecast tide and weather conditions Be able to obtain weather forecast & tidal data and apply to Participant led
will have on the days windsurfing activities. windsurfing area / activities, On shore

Sharing Skills Be able to demonstrate how to run sessions for Go 4 it! modules. Be able to identify what skills are covered in “Go 4 it! Participant led
Have identified what order to cover skills – progression On the water

Have broken skills into components & planned delivery.

Have delivered sessions from “Go 4 it!”
Have delivered Up-wind sailing, downwind sailing, Tacking &
Gybing sessions.
Have explored & developed delivery methods.

Use of Safety Boats Demonstrate they can safely and effectively use a powerboat to provide
safety cover to windsurfers.
Demonstrate they can safely and effectively use a powerboat as a
teaching / coaching platform.

Managing Safety & Emergencies Be able to identify the principal hazards associated with a windsurfing
course and how to reduce these.
Be able to describe what are the priorities when managing and

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emergency and how and when to call for assistance.

Sharing Skills Be able to demonstrate how to run sessions for “Go4it!” modules Be able to identify what skills are covered in “Go4it”. Participant led
Go4it! Have identified what order to cover skills – progression On the water

Have broken skills into components & planned delivery.

Sharing skills & knowledge
Shore based sessions (Part 1)
Have delivered shore based sessions aimed at delivering skills and
knowledge up to and including Go4it!
Be able to devise a simulator that will allow for shorebased practice of
Get up & Go and Go 4 it! Skills.
Have run shorebased simulator sessions that develop skills from Go4it
modules.
Be able to identify what skills / knowledge are included. Participant led
On shore
Have identified what order to cover skills – progression
Have broken skills into components & planned delivery.
Have delivered sessions.
Have reviewed sessions & recorded methods & PIGS

Sharing skills & knowledge Have delivered shore based sessions aimed at delivering skills and Participant led
Shore based sessions (Part 2) knowledge up to and including Get up & Go! On shore

Mid course debriefs Have been informed of their progress on the course Have worked on the preparation of sessions
Have agreed any Personal Improvement Goals

Day 4
Time Time allowed Session Primary Objectives Secondary Objectives Delivery method
(minutes) By the end of this session participants will; By the end of this session participants will also:

Tide & Weather Have described what implications forecast tide and weather conditions Be able to obtain weather forecast & tidal data and apply to Participant led
will have on the days sailing activities. windsurfing area / activities, On shore

RYA Learn to Windsurf Course Have identified the difference between Go Windsurfing! Scheme & RYA Be able to identify what skills are covered in “RYA Scheme”. Participant led
windsurfing scheme. Have identified what order to cover skills – progression On the water
Level 1 Be able to evaluate pros & cons of the windsurfing simulator as a
(Introduction to alternative teaching teaching aid with beginners. Have broken skills into components & planned delivery.
methods) Be able to deliver RYA “Onshore sessions 1 & 2”. Have delivered, observed and participated in RYA “on the water
session 1 & 2”.

Assessment methods Be able to describe and evaluate assessment methods for skills and Describe and compare assessment methods Trainer lead
knowledge covered. - task based / exam, continuous / formal assessment, written / On shore
Be able to use a video camera as a coaching aid & feedback tool as part oral.
of a skills development session. Describe considerations to be made in choosing assessment
method.
Identify importance of recording results of assessments.
Identify advantages & disadvantages to use of Video camera as
coaching aid.
Filming techniques including appropriate camera / filming
positioning

Sharing skills & knowledge Have delivered shore based sessions aimed at delivering skills and Participant led
Shore based sessions (Part 3) knowledge up to and including Go4it! On shore

Working with Children
Be able to describe those considerations to be made when running
sailing sessions for children.
Demonstrate an awareness of, and ability to adhere to, the principals
and practice identified in the Code of Ethics and Good practice for
Children’s Sport in Ireland and relevant ISA guidelines

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Day 5
Time Time allowed Session Primary Objectives Secondary Objectives Delivery method
(minutes) By the end of this session participants will; By the end of this session participants will also:

Tide & weather Have described what implications forecast tide and weather conditions Be able to obtain weather forecast & tidal data and apply to Participant led
will have on the days sailing activities. sailing area / activities, On shore

Planning a windsurfing course Identify appropriate most order to deliver skills

Identify appropriate timeframe for delivery and practice of skills.

Instructing Ethic & Practice Have reviewed the role of the Instructor.
Have been introduced to and signed the ISA Instructor & Coaches
Charter.

Sharing skills & knowledge
Be able to demonstrate how to run sessions from all course up to and Be able to identify what skills are covered in “Go4 it!” Participant led
including Go4 it! On the water
Have identified what order to cover skills – progression
Have implemented different rescue techniques on windsurfing sessions.
Have broken skills into components & planned delivery.
Have identified and evaluated the pros & cons of different rescue
techniques. Have delivered sessions from “Go4 it!”
Be able to choose appropriate rescue techniques for use on windsurf Have reviewed sessions & recorded methods & PIGS
sessions.
Have demonstrated the safe and appropriate use of powerboats on
windsurfing sessions.

Teaching People with special needs
Identify considerations to be made when working with participants with
special needs – Including learning difficulties, sensory disability, physical
disabilities.
Demonstrate ways in which the activity, boats can be modified or
managed in order to facilitate participants with special needs.

Day 6
Time Time allowed Session Primary Objectives Secondary Objectives Delivery method
(minutes) By the end of this session participants will; By the end of this session participants will also:

Implementation of planned safety Be able to identify Instructors duty of care to client, centre / club & sport. Be able to obtain weather forecast & tidal data and apply to Participant led
Be able to conduct a risk assessment for windsurfing activities & sailing area / activities, On shore
precautions. facilities.
Be able to relate risk assessment to Centre / club operations manual.

Development & management of
windsurfing facility / activities
Identify ways to promote windsurfing activities in centres and clubs.
Identify key requirements for the delivery of windsurfing activities within a
centre club (equipment, staff, sailing area etc.)
Have investigated the cost of developing windsurfing activities within a
centre / club.
Be able to identify role & requirements of ISA in the delivery of
windsurfing activities.

Instructing Ethic & Practice Have reviewed the role of the Instructor.
Have been introduced to and signed the ISA Instructor & Coaches
Charter.

End of course debriefs Have been informed of the result of the course Have completed the ISA end of course questionnaire.

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Have agreed any Personal Improvement Goals
Be able to describe what if anything they need to do to complete
qualification process

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Shore based sessions

Get up & Go! Participant

Clothing & PFDs
Headworks
B4 U Go
No Go Zone
Warm up and Cool Down excercises

Tides
Weather
Safety

Go for it!
How a centre / dagger board works
Rules of the road / Identify risk of collision
Tides
Weather
B4 U Go
Kit & Rigging

Instructor Development
Describe how to foster an awareness of the marine environment in course
participants through the delivery of windsurfing programmes.
Explore how sailing activities and the delivery of windsurfing programmes
may harm the environment and how to minimise effects.

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Water based sessions

Get up & Go! Participant

Flying the Rig
Counterbalance
Lets Go!
Turning
B4 U Go
Getting Back

Go for it! Participant

Up Hauling
Beach Start
Deep Beach Start
Stance
Harness
Rig Steering
Foot Steering
Gybing
Tacking
Self-Rescue

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