PhysiFun Health
Professionals Courses:
Physifun runs CPD courses (12 points + 1 ethics point
) for physio's and OTs.
The Physifun Gross Motor exercise programmes, (called ABC and PhysiBall) aim to improve gross
motor development, by using a combination of Pilates, Yoga, coordination and
balance exercises using the gym ball. Improving gross motor and postural/core
control is one of the foundations for higher intellectual, psychological and social
functions, especially when implemented in a fun and enticing way- Physifun aims
to address not only the physical needs of children, but also the psychological
& social needs of a child who might otherwise not want to participate in a
physical activity. Health professionals will walk away with ideas and concepts
regarding tapping in to a child's perceptions of self efficacy, mindfulness and
ways to kickstart the cycle of learning by exploration, play and doing.
Physifun has recently introduced the Physifit exercise programme which is for all children aged 8 to 13
years and is aimed at injury prevention, muscle conditioning, agility training
and general core muscle strengthening in a sporting setting.
Some of the content covered during the weekend course is:
·
Developmental
Coordination Disorder- a summary of the latest research which supports specific screening
tools, interventions and approaches to management
·
Neuromyths and the
relevance to education- facts and fiction about the science behind brain research in
education.
·
Exercise in the
therapeutic and educational setting- the link between physical activity, obesity
& its effects on a child's learning ability as well as what motivates
children to participate in physical activity. A brief overview is also given on
acute and overuse injury prevention during formal exercise programmes and what
the coaches should be doing as part of their training sessions and warm ups.
·
Ethical and
professional responsibilities when implementing group based exercise programmes
in schools and in your practices
·
Postural control: How and why it affects
your child’s health, learning, behaviour & future A lecture designed for physios and OTs to give
to parents and teachers regarding postural control, with take - home, easy-to-implement
practical ideas and tips to help children become more aware of their posture
and to help their postural control become more consolidated, freer and
automatic.
Physifun Gross
Motor Programmes: Physiball and ABC theory and practical Health Professionals
can run Physifun group exercise classes in their practices
as they might run a pilates class or they can educate local
schools (using Physifun power presentations) and parents so that everyone
is on board and doing their bit on a daily basis to help these children achieve
their maximum potential in the classroom, on the playground and in the sporting
and physical environment. Physifun does not replace 1 to 1 therapy ,
but rather, it is an additional support and educational tool, or a follow-on
for those families who cannot afford ongoing therapy or more than 1 session per
week. (Please note Physifun is not designed to replace 1 to 1 therapy).
