Training courses
| 2010 Courses | Cape Town | Pretoria |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation & Mat (OM) | 03 - 05 Sep | 03 - 05 Sep |
| Advanced Mat | 17 - 18 Sep | 17 - 18 Sep |
| Reformer | TBA | TBA |
Course details:
Please note: course dates may change.
Orientation and Matwork
Course fee R5,000
Thoughtful, deliberate movements designed to increase body awareness. Focused on finding the deeper connection within the body, stabilize the core, and mobilize the extremities. Develop a cognitive understanding of basic movements. Become proficient in verbal, visual and tactile cueing. Along with the introduction of the use of imagery, trainers will continually evaluate and guide clients safely through the program.
This course applies current research in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning and motor control theory that is relevant to mind-body exercise. Six basic Pilates principles are introduced along with the processes of mobilisation, disassociation and stabilization. Screening & assessment techniques provide the foundation for safe and effective programming.
Mat based exercises are taught with the six Pilates’ principles incorporated into the learning process; this provides a clear understanding of the underlying intention of each mat exercise.
Course Unit Duration: 15 hours
Practical Application: 90 hours
Advanced Matwork
Course fee R3,000
Build on the foundation of stability and accept the challenge of increased exercise intensity. Begin moving towards more functional challenges; learn specific teaching methods, advanced evaluation techniques and more complex exercise progressions.
Performance related movement requires the highest level of application and skill. Refinement of instructional methods for this demanding level is continued. Exercises aim to develop overall balance and co-ordination, multi-segmental stability and full body co-ordination incorporate into high performance and peak functional programming.
Course Unit Duration: 10 hours
Practical Application: 45 hours
Reformer
Course Fee R5,000
The Reformer course prepares you to teach a broad range of exercises performed on the Reformer, the primary piece of resistance equipment used in Pilates. The Reformer course equips the instructor with inspiring ways to challenge and motivate clients on an unstable platform. Also included are thorough safety, set-up and care sections, plus use of the Reformer Accessories such as the mat converter, jump board, long and short box.
Course Unit Duration: 15 hours
Practical Application: 90 hours
