Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer - CMR

Learn the biomechanical principles of STOTT PILATES exercises and their application to the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) Matwork and Reformer repertoire. This course teaches you to design, teach and modify Essential and Intermediate level classes, integrating small equipment to add variety and to meet the specific needs of your clients. In addition to the general course objectives you will learn:

	Functional anatomy (lecture / demonstration format)
	Use of Flex-Band exerciser, Fitness Circle resistance ring and Arc Barrel to enhance, support and intensify strength and flexibility exercises
	Effective use of the reformer to enhance torso stability and strength and for peripheral extremity conditioning, flexibility,joint stability, balance and coordination
	Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
	Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
	How to develop effective matwork, reformer and combined matwork and reformer programs for personal and group training
	Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
	Exercise layering related to effective program design
	185 exercises plus multiple modifications

Prerequisites

	Some training in dance, fitness or movement
	At least 30 hours exposure to pilates

Duration

	30 hours functional anatomy
	90 hours instruction & supervised teaching
	Minimum 20 hours observation
	Minimum 70 hours physical review
	Minimum 40 hours practice teaching
	60 hours apprenticeship performed upon completion
	Conducted over 15 weeks not including apprenticeship
	Total: 310 hours

CECs

12.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro

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Comprehensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels - CCCB

This course prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on STOTT PILATES Cadillac Trapeze Table, Stability Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel. By the end, you are able to fine-tune both personal and circuit training programs to meet general fitness and athletic conditioning goals. 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
	295 exercises plus multiple modifications

Prerequisites

CMR

Duration

	50 hours instruction & supervised teaching
	Minimum 10 hours observation
	Minimum 40 hours physical review
	Minimum 25 hours practice teaching
	40 hours apprenticeship performed upon completion
	Conducted over eight weeks, not including apprenticeship
	Total: 165 hours

CECs

5.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro

Required Course Materials

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