RYA Windsurfing Instructor manual

Windsurfing is an exhilarating and accessible sport. We are excited that you are taking the next step and either qualifying as a RYA Instructor or continuing your progression along the RYA pathway, helping to pass knowledge on to others, enabling them to enjoy and progress in the world of windsurfing.
Written as a companion for anyone from aspiring instructors through to experienced trainers, this book covers aspects from RYA Training Centre information, explanations on learning styles through to RYA teaching methods that accompany each level of the scheme.
In this book you will find suggested theory and practical session guidance, outlining step-by- step content for the National and Youth Windsurfing Scheme and Syllabus. The book is not designed as a stand alone instructor manual and should be used in conjunction with other RYA Windsurfing scheme publications, along with the RYA website. Complementary scheme publications are listed in relevant chapters, along with links to useful webpages and external sites.
Happy teaching and hope to see you on the water.

Contents
Section
1 RYA Code of Ethics
• RYA Code of Ethics and Conduct
2 RYA Organisation
• RYA Affiliated Clubs and Initiatives
• RYA Training Centre Recognition
• Choosing the Right Simulator
• Child Protectio
• RYA Equality Policy
• Appeals Procedure
• Avoiding Complaints,
3 RYA National Windsurfing Scheme.
• Who Teaches What?
• RYA Teaching Ratios
• RYA Windsurfing Instructor Pathway
4 RYA Windsurfing Instructor Training
• Assistant Instructor
• Start Windsurfing Instructor,
• Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor
• Advanced Windsurfing Instructor
• Senior Windsurfing Instructor
• Becoming an RYA Windsurfing Trainer Racing Instructor
• Racing Coach Level 2 Windsurfing
• Additional RYA Windsurfing Qualifications
5 Methods of Instructing and Coaching
6 Teaching the RYA Windsurfing Schemes
• Introduction
• The National Windsurfing Coaching System - Fastfwd
• Assessing Ability.
• Youth Windsurfing Scheme
• National Windsurfing Scheme.
• Teaching the Youth Scheme
• Teaching Disabled Sailors
7 Practical Session Aids
• Session Planning
• Start Windsurfing Teaching System
• The Start Windsurfing Teaching Method
• Intermediate Windsurfing Teaching System
• Advanced Windsurfing Teaching System
• Start Racing Sessions
8 Theory Session Aids
• Introduction
• Tides
• Weather
• Safety
• Sailing Theory
• Equipment
9 Running RYA Instructor Training
• Introduction
• Assistant Instructor Training
• Start Instructor Training
• Intermediate Instructor Training »
• Advanced Instructor Training
• Senior Instructor Training
• Racing Instructor Course
• Team 15 Freestyle Coach Course
10 RYA Windsurfing Instructor Qualification Log
• RYA Training Qualifications
• Racing Qualifications
• Teaching Experience and Log
11 Resources and References