Description
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and the injury rate is growing faster than that of any other sport! Yoga is an ideal practice to reduce injuries and improve overall strength, balance, joint mobility, and improve body awareness. In this course you will learn the basics of this fun game (and other racquet sports), the types of most common injuries, and why the injury rate is so high.
Along with learning dynamic warm up flows, gentle recovery practices, and special mobility practices, we will explore the neuroscience of yoga and how they will enhance performance and reduce injuries through various mechanisms such as stress reduction, improved cognitive function and enhanced neuroplasticity. Adding yoga to your routine can provide a synergistic effect leading to greater over mental and physical well-being and better performance on the court.
Course Objectives
- Demonstrated understanding of the various pickleball and select racquet sports and the skills necessary to excel at the sport including mobility requirements, safety equipment, and a general understanding of the rules and how the games are played.
- Be able to identify the common injuries players are at risk for and demonstrate understanding of the causes as well as prevention strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to individually conduct postural and appropriate movement assessments and subsequently design and deliver an effective yoga program to reduce chances of injury and improve sport performance using various somatic practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of the role of yoga and exercise and their impact on how the biological, psychological and social factors interact to influence health including brain neuroplasticity and its impact on body awareness.
- Experience dynamic yoga practices appropriate for warming up before court play and restorative practices to aid in recovery and increase mobility.
One-day intensive (8am-6pm; times may vary)
Continuing Education Credits: 8 Yoga Alliance CEUs
Ask us about payment plans! Email info@yogafit.com or phone 858-310-0007
