Sit-i Academy
The Sit-i Method
From observation to choice.
The method consists of six steps: Observing, Connecting, Interpreting, Giving direction, Refining and Improving. Together, they form an ongoing process. New findings may prompt you to observe again or revise an earlier assessment.
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Observing
What do you see?Describe what is visible during the agreed movement or task.Note direction, timing and repetition. Record measurement information and the person’s experience separately, so it remains clear what you observe, what the software records and what the person reports.
Connecting
Which findings are connected?Compare observations, measurement information and the person’s experience.Describe similarities, differences and missing information. Identify which findings together are relevant to the person’s question about support, movement or sport.
Interpreting
What might this mean?Explore the possible meaning of the findings in relation to the question and context.Draw on relevant knowledge and experience. Explain what supports your interpretation, which other explanation is possible and what you still need to investigate. A possible explanation is not an established cause.
Giving direction
Which next step do you choose?Use your assessment to choose a specific next step.Explain why it fits the question and available information. This may be a further observation, a cue or an initial direction for guidance. Describe how you will monitor the response. Treatment must remain within your own professional competence.
Refining
What do you adjust?Use new observations, additional measurement information, the person’s experience and feedback to refine your earlier assessment.Describe what you adjust in your observation, interpretation or guidance, and why. Where needed, repeat the comparison under clearly documented conditions.
Improving
What has improved?Show what the refinement has achieved compared with the starting point and the original question.Describe what has improved in the movement or in your own observation and guidance, and the evidence for this. Also state what remained unchanged, is uncertain or needs further investigation. A positive result is not a requirement for a carefully completed assignment.
What do you look for?
Direction and timing
Recognise how movement is organised and at what point differences arise.
Coordination
Recognise how timing, direction, and control change within a single movement.
Compensation
Recognise left-right differences and see where the body compensates.
Connections
Compare what you see with the measurement information and determine your next step.
Learn from observations together.
Where possible, first observe the same movement material independently. Then compare your observations, discuss possible explanations and give one another focused feedback.
Use the feedback to improve your work and develop a shared language for discussing movement.
Sit-i Pro records the movement of the seat. You compare that information with your own observations and the question from your practice.
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