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These courses are designed specifically for trainers who teach in a group environment. Taught in two modules per discipline, instructors learn necessary skills to conduct safe Essential & Intermediate level Group Matwork or Group 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 a crossover workshop 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, these courses cover:
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 How to conduct an orientation session that promotes group matwork or Mat-Plus classes to first time clients
Ten 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 TBD
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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
Twelve 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 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 TBD
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