Course Introduction
A step up from the Improver level, this workshop teaches you the remainder of the original repertoire of Mat Work exercises. You’ll learn how to modify and adapt these exercises to suit the abilities and postural considerations of your clients. You will learn how to sequence exercises to either add variety to your class or to challenge your client.
What Our Students Say...
"The course taught me more advanced Pilates exercises that I can use to advance my clients beyond the intermediate level. The course provided me with a teaching certificate which I now make use of every day of the week, instructing Pilates classes at the local gym."
Patrick
Course Format
This course is a 2-day practical workshop held over a weekend.
Course Content
This course teaches the original repertoire of Mat Work exercises and a variety of sequences, including modifications to suit the different abilities.
The course covers:
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Appropriate warm-up preparation sequences
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Advanced level mat exercises
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Guidelines on class formatting
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Effective linking and transitions
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How to modify, adapt and progress each exercise
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The use of imagery to enhance participant technique
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Fundamentals of musculoskeletal anatomy
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Correct teaching practice on the exercises learned
Entry Requirements
All participants must have successfully completed the Future Fit Training Mat Pilates Fundamentals and Improver workshops.
Assessment
The assessment for this course typically happens 6 weeks after the workshop. The assessment includes both practical, written work and a short case study. You’ll be required to design a 6-week progressive Mat Pilates exercise plan and provide evidence of planning the class you’ll teach on your assessment day.
You’ll also be required to bring along two friends or colleagues, who will help to form the group classes during the practical assessment day. The assessments will be held over 3 days, but you will need to attend just one of these days.
Certification and Credits
After successfully completing this final course and assessment you will be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Mat Pilates.
This qualification is accredited by Active IQ and you will also receive 20 REPs CPD points.