Because consistency is key
For facility owners, managers and program directors who want to implement a quality group Pilates program as quickly and effectively as possible, the STOTT PILATES Group SPX programming stream is the answer. Composed of Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) courses and workshops, Group SPX programming is designed to provide instructors with the core skills to teach Matwork and Reformer classes.
Group SPX Mat-Plus Training – GM | Group SPX Reformer Training – GR | General Course Objectives
Group SPX Mat-Plus Training – GM
This course is designed specifically for trainers who teach in a group environment. Taught in two modules, instructors learn necessary skills to conduct safe Essential and Intermediate level group Matwork classes with energy and effective cueing techniques. Instructors are eligible to take the certification exam once they have successfully completed both modules 1 & 2. Upon completion of this course, instructors can take the Crossover program should they decide to enter one of the Intensive or Comprehensive programs that cover customized private STOTT PILATES training. In addition to these general objectives, this course covers:
- How to conduct an orientation session that promotes group Matwork or Mat-Plus classes to first time clients
- 10 group Matwork routines (Essential through Intermediate) integrating small equipment (Flex-Bands, Fitness Circles and Toning Balls), with a variety of intensity levels
- Motivation and observation skills, as well as verbal cueing and imagery specific to group training
- Standard modifications to help the instructor deal with different students in the same class
- Form and functional anatomy involved in each exercise
- More than 57 exercises, plus multiple modifications
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of functional anatomy
30 hours Pilates classes
Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness
Duration
40 hours instruction & supervised teaching
Module 1 is 25 hours, Module 2 is 15 hours
After each 15 hour or 10 hour segment we recommend:
Minimum 3 hours of observation
Minimum 5 hours practice teaching
Minimum 10 hours physical review
CECs
4.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE
Required Course Materials
Course Package – Group SPX Mat-Plus (Modules 1&2)
Required Materials
Module 1 Course Package – DVD
COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES
Comprehensive Matwork Manual
3 DVDs: Essential Matwork 3rd Ed, Total Body Sculpting, Fitness Circle Challenge
Module 2 Course Package – DVD
COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES
2 DVDs: Intermediate Matwork, Toning Ball Workout
ALSO REQUIRED: Module 1 course package
Group SPX Reformer Training – GR
This course is specifically designed for trainers who teach in a group environment. Composed of two modules, it will provide instructors with the skills to conduct safe Essential and Intermediate level Group SPX Reformer classes with energy and effective cueing techniques. Instructors are eligible to take the certification exam once they have successfully completed both Modules 1 & 2. Upon completion of this course, instructors can take the Crossover program should they decide to enter one of the Intensive or Comprehensive programs that cover customized private STOTT PILATES training. In addition to these general objectives, this course covers:
- How to conduct an orientation session to promote Group Reformer classes to new clients
- Effective use of the reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- 12 group Reformer programs (Essential through Intermediate) with a variety of intensity levels
- Motivation and observation skills, as well as verbal cueing and imagery specific to group classes
- Standard modifications to help the instructor deal with different students in the class
- Form and functional anatomy involved in each exercise
- More than 120 Essential and Intermediate level exercises including warm ups and plyometric exercises using the Jumpboard, plus multiple modifications.
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of functional anatomy
30 hours Pilates classes
Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness
Duration
50 hours of instruction & supervised teaching
Module 1 is 30 hours, Module 2 is 20 hours
After each 15 hour or 10 hour segment we recommend:
Minimum 3 hours of observation
Minimum 7 hours practice teaching
Minimum 10 hours physical review
CECs
5.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE
Required Course Materials
Course Package – Group SPX Reformer (Modules 1&2)
Required Materials
Module 1 Course Package – DVD
COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES
Essential Reformer Manual 2nd Edition
Essential Reformer DVD (includes Reformer Modifications, Rack & Roll Reformer workout and Plyometrics clip)
Module 2 Course Package – DVD
COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES
Intermediate Reformer Manual 2nd Ed
Intermediate Reformer DVD
General Course Objectives
Our programs provide a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the repertoire. In each course, you learn:
- How to apply STOTT PILATES biomechanical principles of core stability, breathing and alignment to all exercises
- A complete breakdown of each exercise
- Exercise goals, muscular initiation and movement sequencing
- Modifications to increase or decrease exercise intensity
- Modifications for specific body types and postural issues
- How to recognize optimal and less than optimal movement patterns
- A variety of programming options to keep clients motivated
- Effective communication, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
