Adelaide University Judo Club is delivering an on-line Train-the-Trainer program for judo coaches ain Australia and Overseas. 

The program will run over the weekend (Adelaide, SA time-zone):

  Saturday 18th October - 3.30pm to 5.30pm (Session 1 & 2)
  Sunday 19th October   - 4.00pm to 6.30pm  (Session 3 & 4)

(Additional on-line content to be viewed prior to the Workshop, as part of Session 1)

Training Content:

 Session 1              Introduction to the Course

• • • • Need for the Intervention (the ageing body, falls, exercise)
      • Principles and phases of motor learning
      • 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                            

Session 2           Working with an older adult

• • • • Core strength & Balance considerations for a safe landing for older adults
      • Avoiding a Fall, situational awareness, standing stable stance
      • Recovery from a fall 
      • Warm-up, Balance and Strength Exercises & Fun – Games for skill competency

Session 3           Teaching DBfL modified Ukemi - Landing safely - using a micro progression approach

• • • • Teaching Ushiro ukemi (Backward falls) to older adults 
      • Teaching Yoko ukemi (side falls) to older adults – off front and back foot, left & right
      • Teaching Mae ukemi (front flat falls) to older adults 
      • Modified Mae mawari ukemi (front rolls) to older adults

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
        

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