Postural Stability Instructor (PSI)
Specialist Training
Autumn 2015
*All candidates are required to complete pre-course
e-learning tasks prior to attending course days 1 & 2, and mid-course e-learning tasks prior to days 3 & 4 (assessment)
Lectures times may vary to suit Course
Mandatory pre-course tasks for completionprior to attending Course Days 1 & 2
All tasks can be found on the LLT e-learning portal
Time / Stage / Session / Task
Minimum
1 hour / Stage 1 Pre-course / Welcome and Introduction to the course lecture / 1.1: Watch and listen to 1 narrated lecture
Minimum 2 hours / Stage 1 Pre-course / Introduction to falls lectures
•Prevalence and Consequences of Falls
•Risk Factors for Falls / 1.2: Watch and listen to 2 narrated lectures
Read relevant sections of PSI Pre-Course Knowledge Manual
1.3: Complete Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) quiz 1
Minimum 3 hours / Stage 1 Pre-course / Medical lectures
•Falls and Medical Conditions part 1
•Falls and Medical Conditions part 2 / 1.4: Watch and listen to 2 narrated lectures
Read relevant sections of PSI Pre-Course Knowledge Manual
1.5: Complete MCQ quiz 2
Minimum
2 hours / Stage 2 Pre-course / Effects of ageing on physiological systems of the body (reading task) / 2.1: Read chapter entitled ‘Effects of ageing and training on physiological systems and differences in fallers’ in Pre-Course Knowledge Manual, pages 64-95 (as preparation for group review session on Day 1)
Optional - Watch and listen to 5 narrated lectures (Nervous System, Muscle, Endocrine System, Bones, Joints), available in Optional Resources on e-learning portal, if you feel you would benefit from further study.
Minimum
2 hours / Stage 2 Pre-course / Motivation and Adherence / 2.2: Read article 'Breaking down the barriers' and the Motivation Chapter visual summary
2.3: Watch the video interview with Miss GJ
2.4: Prepare motivation worksheet task & bring with you to course day 1
Minimum
2 hours / Stage 3 Pre-course / FaME exercise videos;
•Dynamic Endurance
•Dynamic Balance
•Targeted Strength
•Backward Chaining / 3.1: Watch the short exercise example videos
Optional– 3.2: Look at the detailed exercise manual which you will receive on Day 1.
Minimum 1 hour / Stage 4 Pre-course / Pre-exercise Assessment (case study) / 4.1: Watch the functional assessment videos
4.2: Read through, score and interpret the questionnaires for Maureen (example case study)
Answer set questions on worksheet and bring with your on Day 1
Please bring your completed pre-course worksheets/tasks
(Tasks 2.4 and 4.2) with you to Day 1
Course Day 1Tutor team: Physiotherapist and PSI Exercise Specialist
Time / Tutor Lead / Session type / Session
0845-0900 / ES / Registration
0900-0930 / ES & PT / Tutorial / Welcomeand Introductions: learning approaches/observational visit guidance/role play requirements
0930-0945 / ES / Lecture / The Course and the Falls Exercise Referral Continuum
0945-1015 / PT / Lecture / Interventions to reduce Falls: Research Update
1015-1030 / Break
1030-1145 / ES / Practical / Practical: model FaME session
Example ‘training gains’ phase session. (Set up observational task to link to; i) Transition and safe group management principles
ii)Instructions vs specific teaching points and ADLs
1145-1245 / PT / Practical / Falls risk & effects of ageing review
1245-1330 / Lunch
1330-1430 / PT & ES / Practical / Motivation & goal setting (using pre-course task)
1430-1600 / PT / Group task / Pre-Exercise Assessment Case Study approach (Maureen) (using pre-course task)
1600-1615 / Break
1615-1645 / ES / Practical / Posture Training
1645-1730 / ES & PT / Practical / FaME Teaching workshop: Warm Up(and pre-session checks)
1730-1745 / ES / Group task / Set Homework– allocate Dynamic Endurance & Dynamic Balance exercises for teaching practice tomorrow, prepare session plan with specific Teaching Points & ADLs
1745-1800 / ES & PT / Candidate guidance and support
Key: ES – Exercise Specialist; PT – Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist
Course Day 2Tutor team: PSI Exercise Specialist
Time / Tutor Lead / Session type / Session
0845-0900 / ES / Registration/Candidate guidance & support
0900-0920 / ES / Group task / Review session plan/teaching points for Dynamic Endurance & Dynamic Balance
0920-1015 / ES / Practical / FaME teaching workshop: Dynamic Endurance
1015-1030 / Break
1030-1115 / ES / Practical / FaME teaching workshop: Dynamic Balance
1115-1200 / ES / Group task / Programming Theory and Practice I
1200-1245 / ES / Practical / FaME teaching workshop:Resistance Training
1245-1330 / Lunch
1330-1415 / ES / Group task / Programming Theory and Practice II (use pre-course worksheets)
1415-1515 / ES / Practical / FaME teaching workshop:Backward Chaining & Floor Transitions, Floor-Work (Coping Strategies, Resistance & Balance)
1515-1530 / Break
1530-1645 / ES / Group task / Exercise Management of Medical Conditions & medications Impacting on Falls and injuries, Progression and Adaptation
1645-1715 / ES / Practical / FaME teaching workshop:Cool Down Practical including Tai Chi
1715-1730 / ES / Group task / Set homework: Allocate exercise menu for day 3 teaching practice
1730-1800 / ES / Candidate Guidance and Support
Mandatory mid course tasks for completion
prior to attending Course Days 3 & 4
All tasks can be found on the LLT e-learning portal
Time / Stage / Session / Task
Minimum 1 hour / Stage 5 Mid-course / Preparation for Assessments / Read through the Summative Assessment Pack (SAP)
Minimum 2 hours / Stage 5 Mid-course / Preparation for practical assessment / Review PSI practical session plan example in SAP
Complete your session plan, ensuring it has all required elements
(Final submission on Day 4, draft to be reviewed on Day 3 by ES on course)
Minimum
½hour / Stage 5 Mid-course / Mid course learning tasks / 5.1:Watch and listen to narrated lecture; Exercise Referral Pathways
Minimum 2 hours / Stage 5 Mid-course / Mid course learning tasks
Preparation for practical assessment / 5.2: Watch and listen to narrated lecture; Risk Assessment & Management
Complete health & safety venue risk assessment for submission on Day 4
Minimum
2 hours / Stage 5 Mid-course / Mid course learning tasks / 5.3: Watch and listen to narrated lecture; Exercise and physical activity (inactivity) in older people
Preparation for Theory Paper
Minimum 3 hours / Stage 5 Mid-course / Preparation for Theory Paper / 5.4: Complete Mock Theory Paper
(check against answer sheet)
Minimum
3 hours / Stage 3 Pre-course / FaME exercise videos;
•Dynamic Endurance
•Dynamic Balance
•Targeted Strength
•Backward Chaining / Re-watch the FaME exercise videos in Task 3.1
Revise the teaching instructions and teaching points of the exercises in your session plan
Minimum 1 hour / Preparation for practical assessment / Plan and practice Day 3 practical workshop delivery
Course Day 3 - Theory Paper
& Prepare for Practical Assessment
Time / Session type / Session
0855-0900 / Registration & welcome
0900-0930 / Group task / Final prep/briefing for theory paper
0930–1130 / Theory Assessment / THEORY PAPER: 30 Multiple choice and 5 short answer
1130-1200 / Break
1200-1245 / Group task / Case Study briefing:Miss GJ submission in 4 weeks
1245-1330 / Lunch
1330-1345 / Group task / Review completed session plans (specific Teaching Points)
1345-1415 / In groups of 4
(1 PSI, 2 participants,
1 giving peer feedback) / PSI Practical Assessment teaching workshop:
Pre-session checks and x1 warm up mobility (5 minutes each)
1415-1500 / In groups of 4 / Dynamic Endurance (10 minutes each)
1500-1515 / Break
1515-1600 / In groups of 4 / Dynamic Balance x1 plus x1 Strength (6 minutes each)
1600-1630 / In groups of 3
(no peer feedback) / Backward Chaining demo and teach X1 floor(10 minutes each)
1630-1700 / 1 to 1 then small groups / Tai Chi
1700-1730 / Group task / Final brief for Day 4 practical assessment (tomorrow), check health and safety sheet and session plan
1730-1800 / Candidate Guidance and Support
Course Day 4 - Practical Assessment
Time / Assessor Team / Practical Assessment
08.55 - 09.15 / Lead
Assessor / Introduce assessor team, overview of day:
Submit session plans and health & safety venue risk assessment
09.15 - 09.30 / Assessor team / Allocate exercises for summative assessment;15 minute group review and prepare/room set up
09.45 – 17.00
(incl. breaks & lunch) / Practical Summative Assessments;no results or feedback are given on the day
Preparationfor Case Study Submission
Time / Stage / Task
Minimum
2 hours / Stage 6 / 6.1: View the two videos of Miss GJ
View the Guidance document on Miss GJ – functional assessments and questionnaires
Minimum
5 hours / Write up your Case Study, following guidance in SAP
NB: Case Study Assignment is to be submitted electronically by midnight 4 weeks from your practical assessment day.
Fees will apply for late submissions.