OVERVIEW
NPF Aktivitetslederkurs -ACTIVITY LEADER COURSE -
The course focuses on safe and effective leadership of paddling activities such as trips and courses. To lead others, the activity leader must have sufficiently good technique and enough capacity to fulfill the role of leader. Instruction in the AL course is conducted in Norwegian. Read more in the course description here: Aktivitetslederkurs Hav - Padling.
To prepare you as best as possible for your role as an activity leader, the course will include an overnight stay in tents.
Main Objective of the Course (from NPF):
After completing the course, the participant will be able to plan and conduct introductory and basic courses, as well as trips and other paddling activities for sea kayaking in sheltered waters (2*).
An activity leader should be a good ambassador for the sport of paddling at the club level and promote a safe and inclusive paddling culture.
The following learning objectives are included in the course:
• NPF and the education system
• Teaching methods and training theory
• Navigation and trip planning
• Leadership
• First aid
The participant should have completed a basic first aid course. They should understand the mechanisms of heat loss and symptoms of hypothermia, be able to perform preventive measures and manage mild hypothermia, and know when to call for help.
• 3 Technique*
The AL course builds on technical paddling skills from the basic and technique courses. The participant must have sufficiently good technique and capacity to fulfill the role of leader. In addition, they should be able to perform release and assistance for paddlers stuck in a kayak, assist paddlers who have capsized, and handle kayak leaks or situations where a paddler has lost a hatch cover.
To participate in the AL course, participants must have:
Completed the NPF beginner course and technique course. (NPF grunnkurs og teknikkurs)
Logged 10 paddling trips, of which 5 include self-training in rescues and forward strokes; it is recommended that some of the trips are carried out in varied waters
Completed the e-learning for the AL course
About completing the e-learning:
It is recommended to complete the e-learning on a PC rather than a tablet or similar device.
If you do not already have a profile on minidrett.no, you must create one here: Homepage – Min idrett
After creating your profile, you can click here to access the e-learning.
Participants must bring the equipment described in the course description for the Activity Leader Course Sea – Paddling.
PRICES
Two days course: 3150 NOK.
GRADE
To participate, you must have completed the 3* NPF Course and ave the desire to further develop your skills as a activity leader.
GROUP SIZE AND GUIDES
The group is limited to 6 persons with a 1:6 guide ratio. The instructors are advanced sea kayak coaches/leaders regcognised by NPF (Norwegian Canoe Association)
LOCATION
Suitable venue for the course
DURATION
Acitvity leader course (NPF aktivitetslderkurs): 16 hours
WEATHER CONDITIONS
In bad weather, the arranged activity will continue regardless. If the weather conditions are dangerous, the instructor will cancel the activity. If no alternative is found, Norvantur will refund the registration.
SAFETY
Our outdoor activities have a minimal risk to our participants. At Norvantur, we are trained to assess the risks and trained in rescue techniques and first aid. Severe or extreme conditions are not part of our program.
CANCELLATION
In case of cancellation by the participant, we charge cancellation costs. These cancellation costs depend on the number of days remaining until the start of the activity. Participants cannot claim compensation in case of cancellation due to ‘force majeure’. In case of cancellation of the activity by Norvantur, the full registration sum will always be refunded. For safety reasons it may be necessary to change the program during the activity.
COVID-19
If you cannot participate to booked activities due to travel restrictions such as border closures, flight suspensions, quarantine, you can postpone the activity or ask for a refund of any pre-payments.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Persons who order an activity from Norvantur agree to the terms and conditions.
