What Is The Course About?
- Equipment & client set up as a group - how to make it quick and effective
- Screening clients for group reformer
- Health, safety and risk assessment in group reformer - how to minimise the risks
- Demonstrating & cueing group using visual, verbal and body language cues - everything at once?
- Pilates principles on group reformer and how to be true to the method
- Which exercises from the repertoire work best and why not all?
- Transitioning between exercises with flow in a group
- Planning and programming effectively for different outcomes for fitness or method. Which exercise for which outcomes?
- How to work your group hard and smart to have a great Pilates workout
- Coping with correction in a group reformer session, hands on and hands off
- Teaching mixed ability in the same group
- Sequencing in and out of exercises for all levels
- Coping with conditions and clients differing needs in a group reformer class
How Long Does The Course Last?
- One full day
- One day for assessment or video submission
- Personal practice
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 18 years and over
- Pilates teachers wishing to work with the studio reformer in a group setting
- Those seeking to enhance their qualifications and progressive to comprehensive pilates teaching
- Individuals already working with pilates clients on a one to one or small group on the studio reformer
- Those who believe in the genius of the method
- Group exercise teachers wishing to progress to using the Pilates reformer in a group setting
What Pre-requisite Qualifications Are Needed?
- Stage one Pilates reformer training or equivalent
- Mat Pilates and reformer together
- Level 2 fitness instructor group with stage one reformer
- If you don't hold any of the stated qualifications do contact the office as you may be credited for gaining varied qualifications in allied fields.
How Is It Assessed?
- Personal practice, video submission, evaluation
- Direct observation of teaching a practical session
- lesson plans and programmes
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided. On booking the course you will receive the MK/Drummond Pilates Pilates Repertoire manual
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Employment as a Pilates Studio Reformer teacher
- Progression onto level 4 Advanced Instructing Mat Pilates
- Progression to comprehensive Pilates certification
Terms and conditions apply to all Drummond Education programmes.
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