About the Course
Overview
This professional program is designed for individuals who want to become certified Yogasana Sports Judges, Technical Officials, or Competition Scorers.The course covers rules, scoring methods, penalties, judging techniques, and practical evaluation using live and video-based performances.
Duration
3 to 6 Months
Eligibility
• Minimum age: 18 years• Open to yoga teachers, athletes, coaches, and officials• No prior judging experience required
What You Will Learn
• Yogasana Sports competition formats and categories• Scoring sheets, evaluation systems, and criteria• Penalty guidelines and fairness principles• Video analysis and mock judging• Judge duties, ethics, and professionalism
Course Modules
Module 1: Competition Formats
Event categories
Rules and age groups
Competition structure
Module 2: Scoring System
Technical and artistic scoring
Scoring sheets and point distribution
Module 3: Penalty System
Types of deductions
Fairness and unbiased judging
Module 4: Practical Judging
Video-based judging
Mock competition evaluation
Assessment
• Written examination on rules and scoring• Video-based judging test• Optional live judging practical
Certification
Advanced Diploma in Yoga Sports Judging & Scoring (ADYSJ-306)Awarded by the Universal Yoga Sports Federation (UYSF)
Career Opportunities
• Certified Judge for UYSF competitions• Eligibility for District, State, National, and International judging panels• Recognition in the official UYSF Judge Directory
These courses are conducted by Associate Centers affiliated with the UYSF Foundation.
UYSF Foundation ensures standardized training, quality assurance, and uniform certification standards across all recognized centers.
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LEVEL 1 (Age 6–7) – FOUNDATION BEGINNER
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Theory
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Introduction to Yoga
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What is Yogasana Sports
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Benefits of Yoga for children
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Basic breathing awareness
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Introduction to discipline & body alignment
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Practical
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Basic warm-up
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Surya Namaskar (4 counts – beginner)
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6–10 simple asanas:
Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Vajrasana, Bhujangasana, Shashankasana, Butterfly etc. -
Basic balancing drills
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Fun flexibility exercises