BASIC AQUA SPORTS COURSE

Your First Step into the World of Water Sports

Duration: 10 Days
Level: Beginner
Course Type: Introduction + Practical Training
Certification: Certificate awarded upon successful completion of training and assessment.

Course Objective

The Basic Aqua Sports Course is a beginner-level certification programme designed to introduce participants to a variety of water sports while developing essential water confidence, safety awareness, teamwork and basic aquatic skills.

The course provides participants with an opportunity to experience different water-based adventure activities under trained supervision, creating a strong foundation for further training in individual water sports.

Course Syllabus

Water Confidence & Safety

The course begins with building confidence in and around water. Participants are introduced to basic water safety, personal protective equipment, understanding water conditions, identifying hazards and following safety procedures during aquatic activities.

Swimming & Water Skills

Participants develop basic swimming and water-survival awareness, including body control, floating, safe movement in water and responding appropriately to different water situations. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence and safe behaviour in aquatic environments.

Introduction to Kayaking

Participants are introduced to kayaking through basic equipment knowledge, paddle handling, forward and reverse strokes, turning, balance, launching and landing. Basic capsize and self-rescue awareness is also covered.

Introduction to River Rafting

Participants experience the fundamentals of river rafting, including raft equipment, paddling commands, coordinated paddling, basic raft handling and river safety. The session introduces participants to teamwork and communication while navigating suitable water conditions.

Introduction to Dragon Boat

Participants are introduced to dragon boating as a team-based water sport. Training focuses on paddle handling, basic strokes, rhythm, coordination, commands and teamwork, helping participants understand the importance of synchronised paddling.

Introduction to Windsurfing

Participants are introduced to the fundamentals of windsurfing, including equipment identification, sail handling, board balance, basic wind awareness and safe movement on the water. The emphasis is on familiarisation and developing confidence rather than advanced sailing techniques.

Water Rescue & Lifesaving Awareness

Participants learn the fundamentals of water rescue and emergency response. The training introduces safe rescue approaches, basic rescue equipment, self-rescue principles, assisting a person in distress and the importance of personal safety during rescue situations.

Practical Aqua Sports Experience

The course brings together the skills learned across different activities through supervised practical sessions. Participants experience multiple water sports while developing confidence, coordination, teamwork, discipline and respect for the aquatic environment.

Assessment & Certification

Participants are assessed on their basic understanding, practical participation, water safety awareness, equipment handling, teamwork and ability to follow safety procedures.

Participants who successfully complete the prescribed training and assessment will be awarded the GETHNAA Basic Aqua Sports Course Certificate.

Course Outcome

On successful completion, participants will have a basic understanding of swimming, kayaking, river rafting, dragon boat, windsurfing and water rescue, along with essential water safety and teamwork skills.

The course serves as an ideal first step towards specialized training and certification in individual water sports.