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ACA Instructor Certification Courses
NOW in 2007 –

Value of ACA Certification , FAQ'S

The IDW focuses on modeling effective instruction of the skills, knowledge, and techniques necessary for successful completion of the Instructor Certification Workshop (which is primarily an evaluation process). In other words, this first portion is designed to "teach you how to teach coastal kayaking". Each candidate will be assigned basic teaching topics and instruction methods. Each person will then be critiqued on the basis of his or her presentation skills as well as the knowledge and skills necessary for certification. At the end of the workshop, each individual will be advised as to his or her readiness for entry into the ICE.

The ICE is designed to evaluate each instructor candidate regarding their overall skills as an instructor. Each candidate must be proficient in:
    1.) general knowledge of canoesport plus the technical knowledge of Coastal Kayaking
    2.) teaching ability, which includes physical skill modeling ability, technical understanding, standardized terminology, and logistical management
    3.) people skills and
    4.) general paddling mode at all times.
Note that participation in the ICE does not guarantee certification.     

Certification Courses:

*Introduction To Kayak

* ability to teach and model basic strokes at the accepted standard in general purpose kayaks
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*Essentials of Kayak

 Essentials of Touring Kayak certification includes all of the material in Intro to Kayak, plus a greater emphasis on learning theory and safety and rescue.
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*Coastal Kayak  "Basic"

* not exceed 1 foot waves, 10 knot winds, and no more than 1/2 mile from shore
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*Coastal Kayak"OpenWater"

* not exceed 2 foot waves, 15 knot winds, and no more than 1 mile from shore

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*Advanced "Open Water"

*Competent in 4-6-foot seas, 20-25 knot wind, 3-4 foot surf, 3-5 knot current with waves.
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   Also:

Instructor Updates
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participation in an Instructor Update.

Below is the 3/17/07 Open Water Instructor Update





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