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 How to apply STOTT PILATES biomechanical principles of core stability, peripheral mobility, breathing and alignment to relevant exercises
Breakdown of essential and intermediate level exercises
Exercise essence, muscular initiation and movement sequencing
Variations to increase or decrease exercise intensity
Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
Effective communication, visual skills, verbal cuing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
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Comprehensive
Matwork & Reformer [CMR]
teaches the biomechanical principles of STOTT PILATES exercises and their application to the essential and intermediate level matwork and Reformer repertoire. At the end of the course you are qualified to design, teach and modify essential and intermediate level matwork and Reformer-based classes, integrating small equipment to add variety and to meet the specific needs of your clients. In addition to the general course objectives you learn:
Functional anatomy [lecture-demo format]; Use of the Flex-Band*, Fitness Circle* and Arc Barrel exercisers to enhance, support and intensify strength and flexibility exercises; Effective use of resistance to enhance torso stability training and peripheral extremity conditioning; Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions; How to develop effective Reformer and combined Mat and Reformer programs for personal and group training; Essential, intermediate and power workouts
PREREQUISITES: some training in dance, fitness or movement, exposure to pilates, limited training in functional anatomy and little to no prior teaching experience.
DURATION: 30 hours functional anatomy, 90 hours of instruction and supervised teaching, 20 hours observation*, 70 hours physical review, 40 hours practice teaching, 60 hours apprenticeship [performed upon completion of course material]. Conducted over fifteen weeks.
CECs: 12.0 ACE
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Comprehensive
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels [CCCB]
prepares you to teach essential and intermediate level stretch and strength exercises on equipment designed to complete STOTT PILATES PILATES training: CadillacTrapeze Table; Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel. By the end of this course you are able to fine-tune both personal and circuit training programs to meet post-rehab, general fitness and athletic conditioning goals. Beyond the general course objectives you learn:
Effective use of resistance to enhance torso stability training and peripheral extremity conditioning; How to develop dynamic programs for personal and circuit training
PREREQUISITES: CMR
DURATION: 50 hours instruction and supervised teaching, 10 hours observation*, 40 hours physical review, 25 hours practice teaching, 40 hours apprenticeship [performed upon completion of course material]. Conducted over eight weeks.
CECs: 5.0 ACE
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