Teacher Training

Pilates Mat: Fundamentals  - Standing - Circular
Pilates Equipment: Comprehensive - Standing

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Evolution 101: Fundamentals & Matwork
(22 total hours)

Course Objective:

This is an intensive training course that instills a thorough understanding of the Fundamentals and includes learning, practicing and teaching beginner to intermediate mat work exercises. As the very basis of The Method™ Pilates, this training is taught so that students learn to deeply integrate the movement concepts in their own bodies resulting in a more effective ability to teach.  The course includes a discussion of basic anatomy, trunk stability, posture types and teaching skills as related to Pilates. Students will learn a repertoire of 17 fundamental exercises and 31 classic mat exercises.

Fundamentals:

The Fundamentals are very practical movement principles and can be applied to any fitness regime.  In this course students will gain knowledge about the biomechanics, muscle patterns and exercise principles underlying the exercises. This allows students to better empower their clients to move correctly from their center which supports access to their internal stabilizers, which has been proven to reduce injury, create better alignment and to increase overall balance to the body by building core stabilization.

Who this course is for:

• Serious students and athletic performers: Deepen your personal practice, increase the effectiveness of your workouts

• Movement specialists: Personal Trainers, Physical Therapists, Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Rolfers and other body workers will gain (re)new(ed) insight in movement principles they may already apply in their practice

• Future as well as experienced Certified Pilates Instructors:
  This course is the first step in becoming a certified PhysicalMind Pilates Instructor.
  The therapeutic concepts incorporated in the Method Pilates offer an approach to Pilates movement unique to PhysicalMind Institute and are complimentary to most of the other certification programs available.

Course Details:

This course consists 20 hours of class instruction and 2 hours of homework.

The course is interactive as lecture, movement, practice, teaching, reading and assignments make up the segments of this course.

Prerequisites:

• Students should have a good understanding of the Pilates exercises prior to taking the course. (If in doubt, please contact Charlotte at 630-389-9999)

• 20 documented Pilates Mat classes, including method used. You may sign-up with us for Tower classes if you have not completed the 20 hours requirement.

• Anatomy of Pilates text (study material)

• BodyMind Matwork video (study material)

Upon successful registration with PhysicalMind Institute, a set of course material will be sent to you. You are expected to study the materials prior to the course. You are encouraged to reserve up to two hours in the evenings during the course for homework assignments.

Teaching skills instilled in this course:

• An understanding of the Fundamentals and how they relate to Pilates exercises

• Ability to demonstrate the exercises with proper form and alignment

• Ability to teach the Fundamentals and Pilates Mat exercises to a group with proper verbal cueing and modifications specific to a population generally in good health

A “Certificate of Completion” will be given for successful completion of the course.

What to bring:

• All study materials and materials for taking notes

• Wear form fitting workout attire and a sweater.

• Snacks and water bottles

Dates/Times:

• Friday May 14^th and Saturday May 15^th, 2010

• Friday September 3^rd and Saturday September 4^th, 2010

• Friday January 21^st and Saturday January 22^nd, 2011

Registration

Payment and final registration will be processed through PhysicalMind Institute. You may register online at www.themethodpilates.com or contact charlotte@innerelements.com (630-389-9999) for information and assistance with registration.

Fees:

• Tuition: $400

• Materials $47

• Please contact charlotte@innerelements.com before registering to learn about the latest promotions.

Required materials
(available through PhysicalMind Institute):

• Anatomy of Pilates

• BodyMind Matwork DVD (from the Web)

If you have taken Initiation 101 or Initiation 201 before then you can review and audit this course for a fee of $200. CEU's apply.

If you are interested in becoming a Certified Pilates Equipment instructor, then  click here to request a Concentration 101 Trainee Package