Modular / Intensive: 40 lecture hours, 50 case study hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of the Matwork 1 and Matwork 2.

The course is modular, 2 weekends one month apart. At the conclusion of this course you will have a full repertoire of movements to enable you to achieve an appropriate programme for virtually all levels of clients. Upon completion of the training you will have 3 months to present 6 case studies together with a practical assessment prior to your Certificate of Completion being issued. The case studies consist of taking 6 clients for 8 sessions each, with a postural assessment, programme plan with development and final evaluation for each client.

Reformer Level 1 is the foundation of your equipment training. You will be introduced to the basics of the Pilates Institute Equipment repertoire. This is an intensive course, the last day of which will be Pilates Labs, when you will see clients and receive feedback on your performance from course tutors. You will have the opportunity to discuss our personal progress with the course tutor.

Course Includes:

Pilates Institute Reformer 1 repertoire. Movement essence and exercise goals. Muscular initiation and sequencing. Breakdown of beginner/intermediate workouts. Pilates based Reformer exercises and their application. Visual skills, looking for proper execution of the exercises. Workout design, exercise variations and modifications for specific body types. Effective communication, verbal cueing and effective imagery. Review and practice teaching (subject to participant’s experience). Assessment and practice teaching. Case Studies with a final review/summary of the recorded information. Programme cards, postural assessment forms and participant questionnaires issued.

Assessment and certification summary:

Assessment

• Pilates Lab on the last day of training with trainees teaching volunteers for a minimum of one 1 hour session to a new client with feedback
• Portfolio requirement documenting 6 Case Studies outlining 8 sessions per client. To include details of client’s postural assessment, exercise selection and objectives. The client’s progress should be documented and your observations, adaptations or alterations where appropriate recorded and justified with a final postural assessment, summary and conclusion.
• Following submission of your case study material, a date and time may be arranged when you can be assessed working with a client for one hour. If you are unable to obtain a ‘client’ Pilates Institute will endeavour to do so for you. You may opt to assess with video presentation if distance is an issue.

Certificate of Achievement

• Issued upon sucessful completion of both written and practical assessment

For further information please contact: info@pilates-institute.com