This playlist includes a range of videos to support bank based rescues in sheltered water.
This playlist includes a range of videos to support kayak rescues in sheltered water.
The lack of rain places a great strain on the environment and our sport. This guide gives advice on how to minimise risk to you when you encounter shallow water and the natural environment by saving water. Drought Advice for…
Developed by British Canoeing Performance Psychologist, Jonathan Smith, these resources on Skills to Develop have been created to assist coaches working with developing athletes. Skills to Develop is one of the four pillars of the High Performing People Framework. The resources…
Developed by British Canoeing Performance Psychologist Jonathan Smith, these resources on topics connected with Drive have been created to assist coaches working with developing athletes. Drive is one of the four pillars of the High Performing People Framework. The resources…
Watch World Class Programme and England Sprint Talent Programme staff discuss the Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe Athlete Development Framework.
As part of British Canoeing’s Athlete Development Framework, the technical model for kayak incorporates Boat, Blade and Body to help provide an individualised approach to moving effectively through the water. In these videos, Hannah Brown, Paracanoe Podium Coach at British…
As part of British Canoeing’s Athlete Development Framework (ADF), the Crew Boat Skills & Technique resource introduces the specific skills and behaviours which should be considered when coaching athletes to race in crew boats.
As part of British Canoeing’s Athlete Development Framework (ADF), the Learn to Race resource gives recommendations for how to support athletes to build a robust racing skillset.
As part of British Canoeing’s Athlete Development Framework (ADF), the High Performing People resource introduces the four pillars of characteristics, behaviours and habits identified as key to developing racing mental skills.
The Athlete Development Framework identifies the key foundations that underpin long-term potential in the Olympic and Paralympic disciplines, across genders and classes; detailing technique, physical preparation, psychological characteristics and behaviours along with racing and training experiences.
As part of British Canoeing’s Athlete Development Framework (ADF), the Physical Preparation resource gives detailed strength and conditioning programmes for athletes at different stages of development. To support your training sessions, each primary movement pattern in the programmes is demonstrated with a corresponding video.
A free PDF resource or printed copy available to purchase.
Coaching is widely regarded as a stressful position to hold (Robbins et al., 2015; Olusoga et al., 2009) meaning within the field of coaching, practitioners are susceptible to burnout, a psychological syndrome leading to various unwanted issues such as anxiety,…
Get onto the water safely this summer. If its your first time trying paddlesports or you just need some safety refreshers take a look. The video from the RNLI includes great safety equipment tips and what to do if you…
The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. Although Leave No Trace has its roots in backcountry settings, the Principles have been adapted so that they can…
The Essential Adventure Sports Podcast is host to insight, reflections, advice for adventure sports activists, leaders, coaches, experience, information and entertainment, with mountain, ocean & river interviews with active, experienced adventure sports experts. The Essential Adventure Sports Podcast Find Out…
This resource provides an insight into the different varieties of unconscious bias, which is influenced by our background, cultural environment, personal experiences and societal stereotypes. Recognising our capacity to be affected by it is the first step to overcoming it…
Watch Rob Gray outlining the key differences between the Information Processing and Ecological Approaches to Skill Acquisition. The Two Skill Acquisition Approaches: Key Differences Find Out More >
Follow the link to the opposite direction YouTube channel for videos on various learning theories such as: human experience, motor learning theory, practice design principles, pedagogy, degrees of freedom and much more. “Opposite Direction” Learning Theory Videos Find Out More…
As more and more people take to the water using paddlesport craft to enjoy our wonderful inland waterways and stunning sea locations, it is important to consider your safety. This video will introduce you to our set of safety guides…
Stage 1 Fundamental Movement Skills Videos British Canoeing Awarding Body have worked with the English Institute of Sport to create this set of supporting videos for paddlers. In this series of videos, Athlete Ed MacDonald gets involved to demonstrate Fundamental…
Designed for anyone wanting to get fit for paddling, this 20-minute single-module eLearning explains why increasing fitness can benefit you and includes different exercises to try.
British Canoeing Awarding Body have worked with the English Institute of Sport to create this set of supporting videos for paddlers. In this series, athletes Ieuan James and Deborah Kerr get involved to demonstrate 8 primary movement patterns, from squats…
Myth 3 and 4 – too specific resistance training or not specific enough?
A video from Paddle Education
the Kayaking Journal – Rampant ramblings of a white water kayaker
A video from Jana Dukatova
A short video from the Kayak Hipster