Northwest Regional Conference

Attendees will learn about the intersection between attention and learning.
Attendees will learn about the impact of coaching language and cueing on motor skills learning.
Attendees will learn about an evidence-based model for crafting cues that support movement performance and coordination.

Objective of this lecture is to bridge models of qualitative biomechanical analysis found in sport to complement the interdisciplinary requirements of a Personal Trainer. This will include ways of preparing for coaching sessions in addition to programming for it, observational strategies on the gym floor, evaluation strategies and appropriate interventions for current or prospective clientele.

Identify associated risks and contributors to fall risk in older adults.
Discuss suitable assessments and tools available for S&C in fall prevention.
Discuss the role of the S&C practitioner in reducing fall risk and related injuries.

Define body composition and its relationship with sports performance.
Describe what matters most and what matters least between nutrition and body composition.
Explain two things an athlete could to change their body composition.

We will present relevant theory on the essential mechanics that govern each element of
multi-directional acceleration and changing direction when in motion. From this starting point we will go on to explore how this shapes our approach when developing the necessary qualities and coaching the component movements.

Gait retraining is a popular strategy used by clinicians for the treatment/management of various running related injuries. It has been shown to significantly reduce knee pain as well as treat other conditions of the lower extremity. While this can benefit many runners, it could also potentially affect running performance. Therefore, this presentation will target the following learning objectives: gait retaining and its use in the clinical setting, gait retraining's effect on running performance, whether coaches and clinicians should implement gait retraining on athletes. It is hoped that attendees will better understand the complete impact gait retraining may have on athletes and make better recommendations regarding its use.

- Describe similarities and differences between the main Powerlifting deadlift styles: sumo and conventional
- Verbally cue an athlete through both deadlift movements
- Discuss causes and solutions to common deadlift errors