Complete SUP Certification Package

What Makes Paddle Into Fitness the right choice for you?

Train on the water with former ROXY Pro SUP Athlete Gillian Gibree (M.S., Aquatic EMT, Ocean Lifeguard, ACE Personal Trainer, WPA Master Trainer, E-RYT 200) and certified Paddle Into Fitness® Master Trainers. Build the confidence, technical skills, and teaching experience to safely instruct Stand Up Paddleboarding, SUP Yoga, and SUP Fitness.

During your training, you will:

• Refine your paddleboarding skills through advanced stroke technique, efficient paddle mechanics, advanced turns, race-training fundamentals, and board handling.

• Receive comprehensive water safety instruction, including rescue techniques, real-life emergency scenarios, risk management, and water laws and regulations.

• Develop a thorough understanding of the equipment needed to teach successful SUP classes, including boards, paddles, fins, anchors, accessories, and apparel.

• Learn to confidently teach Paddle Into Fitness® signature classes:

  • Beginner Lesson – Teach first-time paddlers the fundamentals of Stand Up Paddleboarding, paddle technique, and water safety.

  • Gentle Wave – A beginner-friendly SUP Yoga class featuring restorative postures and guided savasana meditation.

  • Nautical Flow – An intermediate Vinyasa-inspired SUP Yoga class incorporating flowing sequences, arm balances, inversions, and paddleboard-specific modifications.

  • Surfer's Sculpt – A 1.5-hour beach and water-based fitness class combining functional movement, interval training, and a SUP Yoga cool-down.

  • Advanced SUP – Coach advanced stroke mechanics, race starts, buoy turns, race finishes, and interval training while designing progressive fitness programs for private clients.

• Receive our 12-Week Intro to SUP Fitness training program, designed to help instructors safely progress clients from beginner fitness to confident paddlers through a structured, "Couch to 5K" approach.

• Learn how to create, market, and grow successful SUP, SUP Yoga, and SUP Fitness programs through our Business Workshop.

What's Included

Upon successful completion, you'll receive:

• Paddle Into Fitness® Paddleboard, SUP Yoga, and SUP Fitness Certifications

• Level 1 WPA (World Paddle Association) Certification (a $300 value)

• 25 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours (YACEP)

• 3.9 ACE Continuing Education Credits (CECs)

• CEC eligibility through NASM and AFAA

• Canfitpro CEC eligibility through a submitted CEC Request (3 FIS CECs)

• A listing in the Paddle Into Fitness Instructor Directory to help prospective clients discover your business

• Lifetime access to our online learning portal, course manuals, instructional videos, and updated course materials

• Exclusive instructor discounts on paddleboards, paddles, apparel, SUP accessories, water sports insurance, and the Paddle Into Fitness Inflatable Paddleboard.

Whether you're looking to teach Stand Up Paddleboarding, SUP Yoga, SUP Fitness, or all three, you'll graduate with the certifications, business knowledge, teaching skills, and ongoing support to confidently build a successful paddleboarding program.

Get Started:

Paddle Into Fitness certifications include both an online learning module and an in-person water skills assessment. Begin the classroom portion of your certification from anywhere by reading the training manual, watching detailed instructional videos, and completing quizzes at your own pace. This flexible format allows you to start your certification at any time during the year and practice the skills before attending your in-person training. You can also submit videos to receive personalized feedback from Gillian before your practical assessment. Your online course remains accessible after certification, allowing you to review the material anytime as a refresher. SUP rental equipment is included for the in-person training, or you are welcome to bring your own board and equipment if preferred. See what's included in the certification by previewing our online learning portal and curriculum here.

Register:

Complete the application and payment to receive immediate access to the online learning portal. You will be asked to upload proof of current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification. This does not need to be completed before training, but is required before your Paddle Into Fitness certification can be issued.

Participants should:

• Be proficient swimmers (able to swim at least 25 yards) & comfortable participating in water sports.

• Ideally have at least one year of stand-up paddleboarding experience.

• We strongly encourage applicants to have completed a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) certification. If you have not yet completed your training, you should be currently enrolled in a 200-hour teacher training program or planning to begin one soon. We do not recommend teaching SUP Yoga until your 200-hour training is complete.

• While not required to apply, we recommend at least one year of fitness instruction or coaching experience (such as group fitness instruction, personal training, or similar). We also strongly recommend holding a nationally recognized NCCA-accredited fitness certification, such as ACE, ACSM, NSCA, or NASM.

• If you have not yet earned a primary fitness certification, you should be actively studying for an NCCA-accredited credential or planning to obtain one within the next 12 months. For participant safety and instructional quality, we do not recommend teaching SUP Fitness classes until you have earned a primary fitness certification.

• Applicants with experience teaching fitness-based yoga formats, such as Yoga Sculpt, Yoga Pilates, Power Yoga, or similar classes, are encouraged to apply. This experience provides a strong foundation for the SUP Fitness Certification.

Interested in private or small-group instructor training? Please contact us for availability and pricing.