SAQ Performance Sport Movement Award

This is a very interactive online course delivering real skills to all abilities. SAQ® PSM Training is a system of progressive exercise and instruction aimed at developing fundamental motor abilities, balance, co-ordination and ultimately complete control of body movement. All coaches, trainers and managers want athletes with explosive acceleration, lightening responses and reaction, control of movements and a reduced incidence of injury. All athletes whatever their size and shape, whether young or old, professional or amateur can improve their fundamental movement ability and enjoy the tremendous performance improvements that SAQ® PSM Training can provide.

AIMS
To provide coaches, trainers, teachers, parents, and those involved in all sports, recreational physical activity, health & fitness and physical education with knowledge and practical skills in SAQ® PSM Training.
To introduce the SAQ® Continuum, the framework around which SAQ® PSM Training is structured. To demonstrate the role of SAQ® PSM Training in improving fundamental movements and athletic performance
To be able to demonstrate SAQ® activities and present a short practical session taken from the SAQ® Continuum.
To learn important safety considerations.
To understand how SAQ® PSM Training can be applied to achieve personal goals.

Programme
The Award runs online
Each of the 6 phases of the SAQ® Continuum are introduced using video and power point, followed by practical performance and review.
If a delegate is unable to perform practically, they will still be able to complete the Award successfully.

SAQ Continuum

1. Dynamic Flex Warm Up
2. Mechanics of Movement
3. Innervation
4. Accumulation of Potential
5. Explosion
6. Expression of Potential

Assessment
On-going assessment of practical competence
Design & deliver a short session from the SAQ® Continuum.
A Multiple Choice Questionnaire completed at home.

Award Status
UK Coaching Framework compliant
Dyspraxia Foundation endorsed
Special Olympics GBendorsed
RFU recommended
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