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The time allotment for each practical exam is as follows:
- RMR1 – 1 hour
- RMR1 and RMR2 – 1.5 hours
- RMR1 and RCCB1 – 1.5 hours
- RMR1, RMR2 and RCCB1– 1.5 hours
- RMR1, RMR2, RCCB1 and RCCB2 - 1.5 hours
In the initial five minutes of the exam you should clearly describe the injury or condition of the subject. You are required
to provide a general description of the muscles that you determine should be the focus of the workout or areas of
concern and how you will address them.
The next five to ten minutes are used to take your subject through the Five Basic Principles, in proper sequence, using
clear imagery and movement cues to help the subject properly achieve biomechanical body awareness. You must clearly
explain why each of the principles is important.
The remainder of the practical exam is dedicated to taking your subject through an appropriate workout.
The following areas will be evaluated:
- Teaching manner and energy (attitude, motivational, verbalization skills)
- Application of the Five Basic Principles to all exercises
- Ability to cue: use of imagery, verbal cues, and kinesthetic cues (touch) to aid in guiding the subject through the
exercises and transitions
- Ability to correct: use of imagery, verbal cues, and kinesthetic cues (touch) to ensure correct alignment and proper
execution of exercises
- Knowledge of the relevant repertoire of exercises (movement/breathing patterns)
- Exercise progression and rationale for the exercises chosen
- Applying adaptations and modifications per individual as necessary
RMR1
- Following the Five Basic Principles you will guide your subject through a workout for the remaining 40 to 50
minutes.
- The time allotted for the workout portion of the exam will not allow for the completion of all exercises in the
Matwork and Reformer repertoire. You must ensure that the exercises chosen represent a well-rounded workout
that addresses all aspects of movement (i.e. flexion, extension, rotation, etc.) while being appropriate to your subject.
RMR1 & RMR2
- Following the Five Basic Principles you will guide your subject through a workout for the remaining 70 to 80 minutes.
- You are allotted approximately 35-40 minutes for RMR1 repertoire: half Matwork, half Reformer.
The same applies for the RMR2 repertoire.
- The time allotted for the workout portion of the exam will not allow for the completion of all exercises in the
Matwork and Reformer repertoires. You must ensure that the exercises chosen represent a well-rounded workout
that addresses all aspects of movement (i.e. flexion, extension, rotation, etc.) while being appropriate to your subject.
Note: A different client may be used for your subject for the RMR1 repertoire and the RMR2 repertoire, on two different
occasions. Approximately 35-40 minutes each.
RMR1 & RCCB1
- Following the Five Basic Principles you will guide your subject through a workout for the remaining
70 to 80 minutes.
- You are allotted approximately 20 minutes to take your subject through Matwork exercises.
- You are allotted approximately 30 minutes to take your subject through a Reformer workout.
- You are given the remaining 20 to 30 minutes to take your subject through a workout utilizing the
Cadillac, Stability Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and Arc Barrel.
- The time allotted for the workout portion of the exam will not allow for the completion of all exercises in the full
repertoire. You must ensure that the exercises chosen represent a well-rounded workout that addresses all aspects
of movement (i.e. flexion, extension, rotation, etc.), while being appropriate to your subject.
Note: A different client may be used for your subject for the RMR1 and the RCCB1 repertoire, on two different occasions.
Approximately 35-40 minutes each.
RMR1, RMR2 & RCCB1
- Following the Five Basic Principles you will guide your subject through a workout for the remaining 70 to 80
minutes.
- You are allotted approximately 20 minutes to take your subject through Matwork exercises.
- You are allotted approximately 30 minutes to take your subject through a Reformer workout.
- You are given the remaining 20 to 30 minutes to take your subject through a workout utilizing the
Cadillac, Stability Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and Arc Barrel.
- The time allotted for the workout portion of the exam will not allow for the completion of all exercises in the full
repertoire. You must ensure that the exercises chosen represent a well-rounded workout that addresses all aspects
of movement (i.e. flexion, extension, rotation, etc.), while being appropriate to your subject.
Note: A different client may be used for your subject for the RMR1/RCCB1 and the RMR2 repertoire, on two different
occasions. Approximately 35-40 minutes each.
RMR1, RMR2, RCCB1 & RCCB2
- Following the Five Basic Principles you will guide your subject through a workout for the remaining
70 to 80 minutes.
- You are allotted approximately 20 minutes to take your subject through Matwork exercises.
- You are allotted approximately 30 minutes to take your subject through a Reformer workout.
- You are given the remaining 20 to 30 minutes to take your subject through a workout utilizing the Cadillac, Stability
Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and Arc Barrel.
- The time allotted for the workout portion of the exam will not allow for the completion of all exercises in the full
repertoire. You must ensure that the exercises chosen represent a well-rounded workout that addresses all aspects of
movement (i.e. flexion, extension, rotation, etc.), while being appropriate to your subject.
Note: A different client may be used for your subject for the RMR1/RCCB1 and the RMR2/RCCB2 repertoire, on two
different occasions. Approximately 35-40 minutes each.
You should incorporate props whenever necessary in order to modify the exercises appropriately. If exercise variations
are being used, state the goal of the exercise and the reason for the modification. During the practical exam, if done in
person, expect to be questioned periodically on the exercises and your choices. The test is designed in this way to
evaluate the depth of your understanding of the exercises and how to administer them to your subject.
In addition to understanding the material conceptually and physically reviewing the exercises, the best preparation
for the practical exam is practice teaching as many different people as possible (family, friends, classmates).
This allows you to apply your knowledge of the STOTT PILATES method, adapt it to many different body types,
improve your teaching skills, and become comfortable with your teaching experience.
Exams Submitted by Video, Technical Considerations:
- The camera should be positioned to observe a side view of the subject’s body (the entire length), allowing for an
additional three feet on either end to ensure enough room to move about. Be sure to keep the view close enough
so that details in the subject’s movement and the interaction between you and your subject can still be seen.
- Test the video equipment and sound level and make sure that it records properly and that your voice can be heard
on the tape.
- Facing the camera (instructing on the far side of their subject to avoid obstructing the view).
- Camera adjustments should be performed at natural breaks in the examination process (i.e. between the Matwork
and Reformer workout or switching to a second subject). The tape should NOT be stopped at any other point during
the practical component of the examination. The subject’s workout should be continuous.
- Videotape must be sent in as either VHS or PAL videotape, mini DVD and DVD. We do NOT accept any other format for practical examination submission.
Conducting the Video Exam:
- State your name and the name of their test subject.
- Follow timelines outlined for each type of practical Rehab exam.
Booking Exams
Contact the STOTT PILATES Education Department at 1-800-910-0001 ext. 261 or the STOTT PILATES Training Center
near you to schedule the practical exam.
Payment
Examination fees must be paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable. The following forms of payment
are accepted: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, cheque, or money order.
Rescheduling an Exam
In order to reschedule an examination at the STOTT PILATES Corporate Certification Center, the STOTT PILATES
Education Department must be notified in writing at least one week prior to the original examination date. |
