Description
This course is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, as well as those who
are unable to devote the time required in our Comprehensive Program due to work and/or scheduling issues.
Building on your industry knowledge it teaches you to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Reformer repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients.
You will leave with a solid foundation and required skills to develop effective and motivating Pilates Reformer programs.
Learning Objectives
The STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
Effective use of the reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
Effective communication and observational skills
Verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
Theory and practice of postural analysis
139 exercises plus modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises
Exercise layering related to effective program design
Workout composition for personal and group training
Requirements of certification
50 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
Minimum of 10 hours of observation
Minimum of 40 hours of physical review
Minimum of 25 hours of practice teaching
Total: 125 hours