THE SWISS PILATES INTENSIVE REFORMER

Professional Instructor Training

Curriculum:

135 hours

Course Objective: 

Learning how to create and instruct beginner and intermediate Reformer sessions in a private or/and group class setting.

Course Contents:

  • The Philosophy, concepts and principles of the Pilates Method
  • Anatomy & biomechanical analysis of movements
  • Postural assessment, identification of faulty postures
  • Teaching methodology and how to address specific program
  • The repertoire of the beginner and intermediate level
  • Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
  • Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
  • Effective use of the reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination

Duration of intensive training:

36 hours including

  • instruction
  • supervised training
  • assignments and peer study

After training Requirement:

  • 5 hours observation
  • 25 hours practice
  • 30 hours  physical review
  • 25 hours practice teaching

 

Certificate:

International Professional Certificate SPI accredited EduQualita

Examination:

  • Max. 6 months after completion of training
  • Practical exam (60 min) & written exam (60 min)

Combined Matwork & Reformer Examination:

  • Maximum 10 months after completion of training
  • Practical exam (90 min) & written exam (90 min)

Maximum participants: 

12 participants

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