Because it’s maximum training in minimum time
Intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, the STOTT PILATES Intensive (Level 1) program focuses on expanding current knowledge while delivering complete instruction in STOTT PILATES principles and Essential and Intermediate exercises in a faster paced format. Each Intensive Level 1 program is further broken down into two modules to accomodate fitness professionals whose schedules or budgets do not allow them to enroll in the entire Level 1 course at one time. You can choose to take Module 1 alone and take Module 2 at a later time so that you can begin your STOTT PILATES education and join a group of elite instructors working around the globe.
Intensive Mat-Plus™ IMP | Intensive Reformer – IR | Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels – ICCB | Intensive Cadillac – ICAD | Intensive Stability Chair- ICHR | Intensive Barrels – IBRL | General Course Objectives
Intensive Mat-Plus™ – IMP1
Module 1
Every Pilates program begins with a strong foundation in Matwork. Module 1 of this course helps builds
repertoire from the ground up. Learn countless modifications and core exercises. Develop cueing
strategies to create smooth transitions, techniques incorporating light accessories and sessions that achieve great results.
IMP Module 1 provides the solid foundation and skills needed to develop effective and motivating personal training programs. Learn to design and teach the Essential portion of the Level 1 repertoire, integrating light equipment and props to meet the specific needs of clients.
Instructors learn:
- Workout composition for Essential-level personal training sessions
- The STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
- Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel variations
- Effective communication and observation skills
- Verbal cueing and imagery strategies for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- How to incorporate resistance equipment to support or intensify exercises
- Theory and practice of postural analysis
- 38 exercises plus multiple modifications
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of functional anatomy
30 hours Pilates classes
Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness
Duration
25 hours
CECs
4.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro
Required Course Materials
Course Package Matwork – Level 1 (courses IMP, CMR)
Required Materials
Matwork & Reformer Support Materials Book
NOTE: the Matwork & Reformer Support Materials Book is required for IMP, IR and CMR courses but only needs to be purchased once.
Mat-Plus Course Package
COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES
Comprehensive Matwork Manual; 4 DVD titles: Essential Matwork 3rd Ed, Intermediate Matwork 3rd Ed, Sculpt & Tone, Fitness Circle Challenge
Optional Items
Complete Barrel Repertoire- DVD
Advanced Matwork – DVD
Intensive Mat-Plus™ IMP2
Module 2
Every Pilates program begins with a strong foundation in Matwork. The second module of Intensive Mat-Plus builds on what was learned in Module 1, expanding repertoire into the Intermediate level. Learn numerous exercise modifications and variations to help progress clients and groups through the next level.
IMP Module 2 expands on the foundation developed in the first segment to develop effective and motivating personal training programs. Learn to design and teach sessions in the Intermediate portion of the Level 1 repertoire integrating light equipment and props to meet the specific needs of clients.
Instructors learn:
- Workout composition for Intermediate-level personal training and group sessions
- How to incorporate the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles in Intermediate-level exercises
- Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel variations
- Effective communication and observation skills
- Verbal cueing and imagery strategies for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Exercise layering for effective program design
- How to incorporate resistance equipment to support or intensify exercises
- Practical application of postural analysis
- 25 unique exercises plus multiple modifications and progressions
Duration
15 hours
Intensive Reformer – IR1
Module 1
The Reformer is the most popular piece of equipment in Pilates. Learn how to use this highly versatile tool to program and instruct personal training and group classes with confidence using hundreds of spring-resistance exercises. This is for clients at an Essential level.
This course teaches how to design and instruct Essential Reformer workouts in a personal training and group setting for a range of clients. Learn a variety of modifications and variations to expand programming options.
Instructors learn:
- Effective use of the Reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- How to develop programs for personal and group classes
- Essential and Power workouts
- Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and nimagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- Theory and practice of postural analysis
- Exercise layering for effective program design
- 74 exercises plus multiple modifications
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of functional anatomy
30 hours Pilates classes
Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness
Duration
30 hours
CECs
5.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro
Required Course Materials
Course Package – Reformer – Level 1 (courses IR, CMR)
Required Materials
Matwork & Reformer Support Materials Book
NOTE: the Matwork & Reformer Support Materials Book is required for IMP, IR and CMR courses but only needs to be purchased once.
Reformer Course Package
COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES
2 Manuals (Essential Reformer, Intermediate Reformer);
2 DVDs (Essential Reformer 2nd Ed, Intermediate Reformer includes BONUS modifications)
Optional Items
Advanced Reformer manual
Advanced Reformer video – DVD, 2 disc set
Intensive Reformer IR2
Module 2
The Reformer is the most popular piece of equipment in Pilates. Learn how to use this highly versatile tool to program and instruct personal training and group classes at the Intermediate level with confidence using hundreds of spring-resistance exercises.
This course teaches how to design and instruct Intermediate-level Reformer workouts in a personal training and group setting for a range of clients. Learn a variety of modifications and variations to expand programming options.
Instructors learn:
- Effective use of the Reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- How to develop programs for personal and group classes
- Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- Theory and practice of postural analysis
- Exercise layering for effective program design
- 65 exercises plus multiple modifications
Duration
20 hours
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels – ICCB
The Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels course has been restructured into three separate modules to allow you to choose which element to take and when (they may be scheduled consecutively). Completion of all three modules below is required to be eligible for certification.
Intensive Cadillac – ICAD
ICAD prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Cadillac. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 125 exercises on the Cadillac Trapeze Table. Beyond the general course objectives, you will learn:
- Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment
- Essential and Intermediate exercises and variations
- Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- Exercise layering related to effective program design
Prerequisites
IMP + IR or GM + XMP + GR + XRP
Duration
15 hours class instruction and supervised teaching
Minimum 15 hours physical review
Minimum 10 hours practice teaching
Total: 40 hours
CECs
2.5 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro
Required Course Materials
Course Package -
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels – Level 1
Required Materials
2 manuals: Essential Cadillac, Intermediate/Advanced Cadillac
2 DVDs: Essential Cadillac, Intermediate Cadillac
CCB Course Package
COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES
6 manuals: Essential Cadillac, Intermediate/Advanced Cadillac, Complete Stability Chair, Complete Arc Barrel, Complete Ladder Barrel, Complete Spine Corrector;
5 DVDs: Essential Cadillac, Intermediate Cadillac, Essential & Intermediate Stability Chair, Split-Pedal Stability Chair, Complete Barrel Repertoire
Optional Items
Advanced Cadillac – DVD
Advanced Stability Chair – DVD
Intensive Stability Chair™ – ICHR
ICHR prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Stability Chair. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 63 exercises on the Stability Chair. Beyond the general course objectives, you will learn:
- Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment
- Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- Exercise layering related to effective program design
Prerequisites
IMP + IR or GM + XMP + GR + XRP or CMR
Duration
Minimum 5 hours observation
Minimum 10 hours physical review
Minimum 10 hours practice teaching
Total: 10 hours
CECs
1.5 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro
Required Course Materials
1 manual Complete Stability Chair
2 DVDs: Essential & Intermediate Stability Chair, Split-Pedal Stability Chair
CCB Course Package
COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES
6 manuals: Essential Cadillac, Intermediate/Advanced Cadillac, Complete Stability Chair, Complete Arc Barrel, Complete Ladder Barrel, Complete Spine Corrector
5 DVDs: Essential Cadillac, Intermediate Cadillac, Essential & Intermediate Stability Chair, Split-Pedal Stability Chair, Complete Barrel Repertoire
Optional Items
Advanced Cadillac – DVD
Advanced Stability Chair – DVD
Intensive Barrels – IBRL
IBRL prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Barrels. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 98 exercises on the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel. Beyond the general course objectives, you will learn:
- Effective use of equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity training, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment
- Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- Exercise layering related to effective program design
Prerequisites
IMP + IR or GM + XMP + GR + XRP
Duration
Minimum 5 hours observation
Minimum 10 hours physical review
Minimum 5 hours practice teaching
Total: 10 hours
CECs
1.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro
Required Course Materials
3 manuals: Complete Arc Barrel, Complete Ladder Barrel, Complete Spine Corrector
1 DVD: Complete Barrel Repertoire
CCB Course Package
COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES
6 manuals: Essential Cadillac, Intermediate/Advanced Cadillac, Complete Stability Chair, Complete Arc Barrel, Complete Ladder Barrel, Complete Spine Corrector;
5 DVDs: Essential Cadillac, Intermediate Cadillac, Essential & Intermediate Stability Chair, Split-Pedal Stability Chair, Complete Barrel Repertoire
Optional Items
Advanced Cadillac – DVD
Advanced Stability Chair – 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
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