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
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