Pilates Teacher Training
DescriptionDeveloped in the 1920's by the
legendary physical trainer Joseph H. Pilates, the Pilates method is a body
conditioning fusion of western and eastern philosophies, focusing on
strengthening,
lengthening and mobilising the body.
Aims and benefitsThis
Mat Pilates Fundamentals Module is designed to enable you to achieve the
knowledge and skills necessary to teach this specialised movement
technique at beginner level.
Pilates can be taught on a one-to-one
basis or in a group exercise session and is recommended as an excellent
additional skill to allow Studio Professionals or Personal Trainers to
enhance their earnings..
Module formatTwo-day
Workshop, held at a weekend.
Module content
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Health and safety guidelines The description and application of the
Pilates Principles
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The safe instruction of a variety of mat based Pilates exercises and
the modifications, adaptations and progressions for each exercise
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How to structure a beginner level mat class
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Exploring suitable warm up and preparation exercises
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Stretching to increase flexibility and release working muscles and
joints
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Pilates teaching techniques: effective layering of cues, the use of
imagery and visualisations, handson correction, teaching position
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Theory of global and postural muscle groups
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The technique of breathing with movement
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How to promote 'flow' into the class by incorporating effective smooth
transitions.
Who should take this Module?Any qualified teacher
wanting to gain knowledge of Pilates Mat Work, to
either incorporate
into existing one to one sessions or to set up and run Mat Work classes.
Assessment
The
Practical Assessment for this Module follows typically at least four weeks
after the Workshop. The assessment includes both practical and written
work, and meets the required standard for Level 2 OCR Unit 9 Certified
Practical Assessment Qualification.
Entry requirementsA
recognised current Gym Instructor or ETM teaching qualification. In
addition, a recognised Anatomy and Physiology qualification is also
required.
Certification and credits (REPs)After
passing the assessment, you will be awarded the OCR Level 2 (Unit 9)
Certificate in teaching Mat Based Pilates. You will also receive 16 REPs
CPD points.
Pilates can be taught on a 1-2-1 basis or as a group
exercise session and is an excellent skill for both Studio Professionals
and Personal Trainers.