Adelaide University Judo Club is delivering a face-to-face Train-the-Trainer program for judo coaches and Allied Health Professionals in Adelaide and regional SA. 

The program will run over the weekend:

  Saturday 27th September - 10.00am to 5.00pm (Session 1 & 2)
  Sunday 28th September - 9.30am to 1.00pm  (Session 3 & 4)
                                                1.30pm to 4.30pm (Session 5; optional for judo coaches)

Training Content:

 Session 1              Introduction to the Course

·       Need for the Intervention (the ageing body, falls, exercise)

·       Physics of Falling and Judo-based stable postures and concepts

                            Outline of the Dynamic Balance for Life™ (DBfL) Program

·       Program structure and intent and Development of DBfL

·       Falls scenarios and behaviour change 

·       Risks management, customisation, equipment, case studies

·       Principles and phases of motor learning
                           

Session 2           Teaching DBfL modified Ukemi - Landing safely - using a micro progression approach

·     Teaching Ushiro ukemi tutorial 

·        Teaching Yoko ukemi (side falls) to older adults – off front and back foot, left & right

·       Teaching Mae ukemi to older adults

·       Modified Mae mawari ukemi (front rolls) to older adults

Session 3           Working with an older adult

·       Core strength & Balance considerations for a safe landing for older adults

·       Recovery from a fall 

·       Avoiding a Fall, situational awareness, standing stable stance

·       Warm-up, Balance and Strength Exercises & Fun – Games for skill competency

Session 4            Bringing it together

·       Review and practise taisabaki

·       Ukemi routine in the DBfL course

·       Building confidence and ‘testing‘ each ukemi skill

·       Review the on-line resources on the new DBfL website 

·       Implementation in your dojo

·       Promotional approach and target audience

·       Continuing skills development; partnership with your local/physio practice

Session 5              Practising Dynamic Balance Ukemi skills and using the micro-progression approach with older adults

Assessment – practical and questionnaire

Once a participant has completed the training and assessment, they are issued with a Certificate by AUJC, endorsed by Judo Australia and licensed to deliver the DBfL program at their dojo, clinic or other venue