Level I, Ten Week 300 Hour Course
Students that have completed Mat Level I (30 hours) & Mat Level
II (45 hours) are eligible for Apparatus certification.Pre-requisite Hours: 10 to 30 pre-course hours of apparatus training determined upon experience and interview, 40 hours
of experiential Lecture, 60 hours observation & journal discussion, 40 hours self practice, 75 hours practice
teaching, 50 hours assistant teaching, 25 hours self study from Body College Recommended Reading List & Reference
List. Once 300 hours are completed students will test-out of Level I and enter Level II.
Level II, Ten Week 200 Hour Course
Assistant
Teaching & Mentoring Program
Level II is the apprentice or mentoring program.
During this final phase of training students work directly with senior instructors, Master Instructors and a variety
of clientele.
25 Hours self study, 15 hours discussion group based on Journal, 20 hours
self practice, 30 practice hours, 60 hours assistant teaching and 70 apprentice hours.
Each class includes exercise review using the "show, tell, do method." The instructors demonstrate
or "show" the foundation movements and related exercises, demonstrate the correct teaching of the exercises
and students then perform the exercises. The students then pair-up and teach each other the exercises under the supervision
of the instructors. Exercises are performed on Reformer, Cadillac or Trapeze Table and Pilates Chair in each class. By doing
so you will understand how each individual exercise is performed on different equipment and why that makes a difference. The
exercise series are reviewed in class as well, building from beginner to intermediate to advanced as the class continues
to progress.
Topics discussed and experienced "hands on" during level I and II
History of Joseph H. Pilates
- Basic Principles of
Pilates
- Seven Physical Performance Factors
- Anatomy For Pilates;
Three Core Regions
- Comprehensive Client Evaluation
- Program
Design, Client Motivation & Homework
- Developing The Eye for Movement; Intuitive Teaching
- Spotting Your Client; Equipment Safety & Maintenance
- Contraindications; Modifying
Exercises for Special Populations
- Cuing; Tactile, Imagery & Verbal Techniques
- Common Injuries; Prevention & Scope of Practice
- Props & Accessories
