Dynamic Movement Skills® Coach

Description

Course Overview

Get certified to train and coach using the Dynamic Movement Skills™ training system.  Attendees will learn how to work with individuals or groups of various ages and abilities – from 5 year-olds to elite athletes.   It will cover the fundamental movements universal to all 3 training concepts (Kids, Speed & Rehab) with a focus on the Kids and Speed training concepts.

This course will provide attendees with a thorough understanding of the background, research, coaching methodology and practical applications of Dynamic Movement Skills™.

It is a very practical-based course with lots of physical participation in order that applicants can fully understand the physical effects and benefits of this training system.

** To learn rehabilitation methods using DMS, this is covered on the Movement Re-Patterning for Rehabilitation course

Course Objectives

• Understand the research behind DMS
• Understand the theory of movement re-education, development of gross motor skills & training the nervous system
• Understand the current problems with movement in adults and children
• Gain an understanding of dominant & non-dominant development
• Understand the theory and practical application of plyometrics
• Demonstrate and coach DMS Fundamental Movements
• Observe, correct and test movement inefficiencies
• Lead a coaching session for both individuals and groups
• Learn to coach kids’ movement
• Learn to coach speed for athletes
• Learn to develop gross motor skills, co-ordination, agility, quick feet & dynamic balance in children and adults
• Provide safe and effective warm-up and cool down procedures for a DMS session