Puna Ako - Coaching & Learning
Welcome to the Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ Puna Ako - Learning Hub! Here you will find important information for waka ama learning and coaching opportunities, including the link to our online learning platform, NZQA info, available coaching and learning courses, and other rauemi (resources).
Puna Ako - Online Learning Platform
Our online learning courses provide self-paced flexible learning opportunities to develop your waka ama knowledge and support coaches to provide quality waka ama experiences. There are currently four foundation level courses available online via our Puna Ako; Coaching Basics, Paddling Basics, Steering Basics, and Rigging Basics.
You will need to sign up and create an account to enrol in the courses. Each course has an enrolment fee of $10, payable at the time of enrolment. Access to courses are available in Aotearoa NZ only.
Puna Ako SiteCoaching & Learning Courses
Coaching Basics
Learn fundamental skills and practices required to be a waka ama coach and how to apply them effectively.
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Waka Ama Safety
Learn essential waka ama safety knowledge and skills.
This course is only available via Coastguard site.
Enrol NowPaerewa - NZQA Unit Standards
There are two unit standards for Waka Ama. Click the button below for more information.
Rauemi - Resources
Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ coaching videos, delivered by Corrina Gage.
Check out the Aktive toolkit booklets in the attachments.
