Courses

The only place to complete the DNS Exercise/Sports Courses in Central London. Developed by Professor Pavel Kolar. It is open to all trainers, exercise specialists, CHEK Practitioners and Manual Therapists (Including Physiotherapist, Osteopaths etc).

We limit the number of people to 18 for each class so we can create an intimate learning experience and get as much hands on time with the Prague School Physios. Bearing in mind most of these courses usually have 40 plus people in, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

PART I: 2 day course

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of developmental kinesiology.
Describe the relationship between development during the first year of life and dysfunction of the locomotor system in adulthood.
Discuss and demonstrate the basis of human movement: support, stepping forward, the biomechanics of motor function, the verticalization process & functional joint centration in postural development.
Evaluate and correct poor respiratory patterns.
Assess the integrated stabilizing system of the spine both visually and utilizing dynamic functional tests.
Integrate corrective exercises based on the DNS functional tests and developmental positions in supine, prone, low kneeling, oblique sit, and quadruped global movements.
Demonstrate how DNS corrective exercises can be integrated with other exercise strategies.

Cost: £300 (includes all snacks, tea and coffee) + 80 (+VAT) Euro Prague School Fee. Please pay this fee direct to the Prague School via their Website

Payment Methods: PayPal/Bank Transfer/Cheque/Cash

What you need to do to get your place: Pay the Full Fee below so you don’t miss out.

DATES: 25th – 26th October 2014

PART II: 2 day course

Review of developmental kinesiology in the context of adult optimal posture, sports performance, global motor patterns and the relationship to enhancing outcomes in sport and human movement.
Demonstrate exercises in higher developmental positions – tripod, bear, squat, lunge, step up and its modifications & training of body awareness.
Demonstrate exercises utilizing the principles of developmental kinesiology with elastic bands, barbells, weights, and gymball.
Discuss & demonstrate DNS exercises for specific sport techniques: throwing, jumping, stroke, skating etc.

PART III: 2 day course

Review the physiological framework for the DNS principles.
Detailed definition of optimal postural stabilization, stepping forward (reaching, grasping, kicking) and supporting (taking off) function.
The most common painful syndromes in various types of athletes, pathology in: shoulder girdle (rotator cuff, impingement, biceps tendinitis), elbow problems (epicondylitis), pelvic girdle (hip joint pain, groin problems), knee (ACL injury, meniscus lesions, jumper’s knee), foot.
Case studies.
Examples of the most common sports and how to apply DNS principles based on the sport context: running/sprinting, throwing sports (Baseball, Tennis, Basketball, Shot Put, etc), kicking/soccer, swimming, cycling, golf.
Optional Practical Testing of the participant’s skills to achieve Certified DNS Exercise Trainer Diploma.
Certification in DNS Exercise Course - To ensure adequate practice with clients, this practical test can only be taken one year after completion of the first DNS course (either DNS Exercise I or DNS A). You may still choose to take DNS Exercise III prior to that 1-year span. However, if you wish to take the trainer certification practical test, you will have to re-take Level III again and sit for the test.

Cost: £350 (includes all snacks, tea and coffee) + 80 (+VAT) Euro Prague School Fee. Please pay this fee direct to the Prague School via their Website (July Click Here) (November Click Here)

Payment Methods: PayPal/Bank Transfer/Cheque/Cash

What you need to do to get your place: Pay the Full Fee below so you don’t miss out.

DATES: July 12th – 13th 2014, November 29th-30th 2014