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Pilates Reformer Instructor Training – Stage One & Stage Two Certificate

Price: £945.00 – £1,995.00
Level 4 Reps Accreditation What Is The Course About?
- History and research on neutral spine, spine rehabilitation, posture, movement and the studio reformer
- Detailed anatomy of neutral spine
- Stabilisation training
- Equipment & client set up
- Micro control and the anatomy of local stabilising core
- Pilates principles on the studio reformer
- Full studio reformer repertoire from foundation (stage 01) to standard (stage 02)
- One to one & group reformer movement assessments
- One to one reformer programming
- Small group reformer programming
How Long Does The Course Last?
- Three days of foundation certificate repertoire
- 40 hours personal and client practice
- One day anatomy & physiology at level 3 (optional)
- One day of mat refresher (optional)
- One day assessment
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 18 years and over
- Pilates teachers wishing to work with the studio reformer
- 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
- Those who believe in the genius of the method
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 3 or 4 Diploma In Teaching Mat Pilates
- 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 Pilates Foundation certificate manual
- On attending the training days you will also receive videos of the repertoire from which you can practice and continue learning.
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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Level 4 Pilates/Therapy Exercise Course

Price: £695.00 – £1,495.00 Sku No. #Pilates Therapy Exercise
Level 4 Active IQ Professional Recognition What Is The Course About?
- The advanced detailed anatomical structure of the ankle, knee, hip, spine and shoulder
- Detailed anatomy of the neural, fascia, ligament and tendon structures of each joint complex
- Common injuries and restrictions of each joint complex
- Restrictions and dysfunctional movement patterns of the body linked to the common injuries and restrictions
- Foam rolling techniques related to each joint complex
- Mobility sequences to release and improve movement patters for each joint complex
- 6 week strengthening programmes for each joint complex using, release techniques, mobility sequences and pilates method therapy exercises for building strength
How Long Does The Course Last?
- Mat Module Two day live streaming practical workshop
- Additional module of level 4 anatomy & biomechanics optional
- Additional module of level 4 Reformer therapy optional
- One day assessment
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 18 years and over
- Pilates teachers, advanced instructors and personal trainers wishing to work with rehabilitative exercise programmes
- Those seeking to enhance their qualifications
- Individuals already working with clients who have injuries or movement restrictions in an exercise environment
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 3 Diploma/Certificate In Pilates, Personal Training or Exercise Referral
How Is It Assessed?
- Direct observation of teaching a practical session
- lesson plans
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Employment as a pilates teacher, personal trainer or exercise referral specialist working with common injuries or movement dysfunction
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Level 4 Postural Assessment Corrective Exercise

Price: £695.00 – £795.00 Sku No. #Postural Analysis & Movement Correction
REPs & CIMSPA Accreditation Level 4 What Is The Module About?
- Principles, practical application and development of core stabilisation, postural assessment and flexibility
- Diagnostic assessments
- Corrective exercise programming
- Analysis of movement
- Addressing the needs of individuals with low risk medical conditions
- Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology & biomechanics
How Long Does It Last?
- Pre-reading
- Two days attendance for theory and practical for postural assessment and corrective exercise
- One day attendance for advanced anatomy & physiology
- One day attendance for advanced biomechanics of movement
- One day assessment
Who Is The Module Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years and over
- Those working as fitness instructors or wishing to train to become a Pilates instructor or personal trainer
- Advanced instructors in Pilates, exercise referral and personal training
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, Pilates or Yoga or equivalent
- Yoga must include the national level 3 anatomy & physiology theory paper
What Will Be Studied?
- Advanced anatomy & physiology
- Advanced biomechanics
- Static and dynamic posture
- Integrated movement diagnostic assessment
- Multi-plane movement patterns
- Dynamic and three-dimensional flexibility
- Common postural and kinetic chain dysfunctions
- Corrective exercise protocols
- Development of corrective exercise programmes
- Biomechanics of movement
How Is It Assessed?
- Continuous assessment throughout the module
- Direct observation of conducting each assessment protocol
- Development of a corrective exercise programme
- Online anatomy & physiology theory test (can be sat at home facility - open book)
- Online postural assessment theory test (can be sat at home facility - open book)
- Worksheets
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- All course materials will be provided
- Access to a computer for online tests. If you don't have access to a computer you can take the tests in one of our facilities
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Working with occupational health
- Enhanced services as a personal trainer
- Enhanced services offering postural assessment and corrective exercise
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Level 4 Pilates Reformer Therapy Course

Price: £695.00 – £1,995.00
Level 4 Reps Accreditation What Is The Course About?
- The advanced detailed anatomical structure of the ankle, knee, hip, spine and shoulder
- Detailed anatomy of the neural, fascia, ligament and tendon structures of each joint complex
- Common injuries and restrictions of each joint complex
- Restrictions and dysfunctional movement patterns of the body linked to the common injuries and restrictions
- Foam rolling techniques related to each joint complex
- Mobility sequences to release and improve movement patters for each joint complex
- 6 week strengthening programmes for each joint complex using, release techniques, mobility sequences and pilates reformer method therapy exercises for building strength
How Long Does The Course Last?
- One day advanced level 4 anatomy & physiology
- One day advanced biomechanics of movement
- One day theory of therapy exercise and musculoskeletal conditions of each joint complex
- One day of mat based exercise therapy
- Two days of advanced Pilates Reformer Therapy Exercises
- One day assessment
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 18 years and over
- Advanced Pilates reformer teachers wishing to work with rehabilitative exercise programmes
- Those seeking to enhance their qualifications
- Individuals already working with clients who have injuries or movement restrictions in an exercise environment
- Those wishing to work in the allied health professions
- Those who believe in the genius of the method
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 3 or 4 Diploma In Teaching Mat Pilates,
- Leve 1 & 2 Pilates reformer certification or equivalent
- If you don't hold any of the stated qualifications do contact the office as you may be credited for gaining varied qualifications.
How Is It Assessed?
- 6 week case study
- Direct observation of teaching a practical session
- lesson plans
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Employment as a Pilates therapy practitioner or exercise referral specialist working with common injuries or movement dysfunction.
- Progression onto level 4 Advanced Instructing Mat Pilates
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Yoga Reformer Instructor Training

Price: £645.00 – £1,395.00
What Is The Course About?
- History and research of the studio reformer
- Detailed anatomy of Yoga postures on the studio reformer
- Stabilisation training
- Equipment & client set up
- Micro control
- Yoga principles on the studio reformer
- Full Yoga asana repertoire for the studio reformer from foundation (stage 01)
- One to one & group reformer movement assessments
- One to one reformer programming
- Group reformer programming
How Long Does The Course Last?
- Two days of Yoga asana repertoire
- 40 hours personal and client practice
- One day anatomy & physiology at level 3 (optional)
- Online Yoga Diploma course refresher (optional)
- One day assessment
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 18 years and over
- Yoga teachers wishing to work with the studio reformer
- Pilates reformer teachers wishing to add Yoga Reformer to their teaching portfolio
- Those seeking to enhance their qualifications and progressive to comprehensive pilates teaching
- Individuals already working with Yoga clients on a one to one or small group
- Those who believe in and personally practice Yoga
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 3 Diploma In Teaching Hatha Yoga or you can combine this with taking the Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Hatha Yoga at the same time.
- 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
- 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 attending the training days you will also receive course notes and details of the Yoga asanas from which you can practice and continue learning.
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Employment as a Yoga Studio Reformer teacher
- Progression onto level 4 Advanced Instructing Qualifications
- Progression to comprehensive Pilates certification
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Pilates Group Reformer Instructor Training –

Price: £395.00 – £495.00
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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Online Nutrition for Exercise & Health AIQ

Price: £295.00 Sku No. #Nutrition For Physical Activity & Health AIQ
Level 3 This accredited qualification is recognised by REPs & CIMSPA and will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points and 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points What Is The Course About? The principles of healthy eating and weight management in relation to exercise, sports and well-being
- Biochemistry of the food groups
- Fundamentals of good nutrition
- Carbohydrate and lipid metabolism
- Protein and metabolism
- Water and fluid balance
- Client assessment and treatment
- Understanding behaviour change
- Popular diets, myths and analysis
- Energy balance and metabolism
- Obesity, the scope and consequences
- Food diaries and client analysis
How Long Does It Last?
- Online course
- Assessment
Who Is The module Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years and over
- Those working as fitness instructors or wishing to train to become a personal trainer
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 2 Certificate In Fitness Instructing – Gym-Based Exercise or Exercise To Music (other similar qualifications may be recognised)
How Is It Assessed?
- Multiple-choice theory exam
- Case study with food diary and nutritional analysis
- Educational activity/leaflet
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided online
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Enhanced services as an instructor and/or personal trainer
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Level 4 Pilates Spine Corrector Therapy Course

Price: £295.00 – £395.00
What Is The Course About?
- The advanced detailed anatomical structure of the body
- Detailed biomechanics of movement
- Common postural dysfunctions
- Restrictions and dysfunctional movement patterns of the body linked to the common injuries and restrictions
- Pilates Spine Corrector Repertoire
- Spine Corrector exercise repertoire to improve movement patterns
- 6 week spine corrector strengthening programmes
How Long Does The Course Last?
- One day practical teaching of Pilates Spine Corrector repertoire related to therapy exercise
- Video submission assessment
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 18 years and over
- Pilates mat or apparatus teachers wishing to work with rehabilitative exercise programmes
- Those seeking to enhance their qualifications
- Individuals already working with clients who have injuries or movement restrictions in an exercise environment
- Those wishing to work in the allied health professions
- Those who believe in the genius of the Pilates method
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 3 or 4 Diploma In Teaching Mat Pilates or equipvalent,
- If you don't hold any of the stated qualifications do contact the office as you may be credited for gaining varied qualifications.
How Is It Assessed?
- Direct observation of teaching a practical session
- lesson plan
- Personal practice video
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided for the training
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Employment as a Pilates therapy practitioner or exercise referral specialist working with common injuries or movement dysfunction.
- Progression onto level 4 Advanced Instructing Mat Pilates
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L3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness

Price: £265.00 – £295.00 Sku No. #Outdoor Fitness Award new
Level 3 This accredited qualification is recognised by REPs & CIMSPA and will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points and 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points for each award What Is Outdoor Fitness Module About?
- All forms of bootcamps
- Equipment free outdoor circuits
- Military fitness outdoor circuits
- Outdoor circuits using small equipment including ViPR, Twist Trainers, Tethers, Thera-band loops, Human Trainer, TRX and much more
- Playground circuits using the natural environment as equipment to create a workout
- Health Safety & Risk Assessment
What Is The Suspension Module About?
- Latest scientific research in suspended movement training
- Technical teaching of a broad range of basic and advanced suspended movement exercises
- Application of suspension training to a varied range of client groups
- Mechanical and physiological responses to suspension training
- Low level suspension training equipment and how to use it effectively such as TRX and Human Trainer
- 5 functional movement patterns, tri planar and the suspension equipment
- Functional exercises suspended through all kinematic angles using the suspension equipment
- Progressive and regressive exercise techniques
How Long Does It Last?
- Full Online Study Programme
- One day assessment
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals who are 16 years and over
- Fitness instructors, personal trainers
- Those wishing to go beyond the boundaries of the conventional gym and studio
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 2 Certificate In Fitness Instructing – Gym-Based Exercise or Exercise To Music (other similar qualifications may be recognised)
How Is The Outdoor Fitness Award Assessed?
- Direct observation of teaching a practical session outside of the gym
- Programme card
- Risk Assessment
- Worksheet
How Is The Suspension Training Award Assessed?
- Summative assessment of a range of suspended movement exercises
- Post course submission of a session plan for suspended movement training
- Post course submission of learner achievement portfolio worksheets
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- Suitable clothing for training outdoors
- Small backpack or bum-bag containing a water bottle; energy bar; light waterproof jacket, trousers, hat, gloves; and sun cream
- Spare shoes and clothing
- For health and safety considerations, smooth-soled shoes or sandals of any description should not be used
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- The ability to teach a variety of outdoor and or suspension fitness sessions indoors or outdoors
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Online Pre-Post Natal Fitness Instructor Training Course

Price: £250.00 – £295.00 Sku No. #Ante/Post Natal Instructor Training Course AIQ
REPs Accreditation Level 3 This accredited qualification is accredited AIQ & CIMSPA and will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points and 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points What Is The Course About?
- How to identify the physiological and anatomical changes of pregnancy in the body
- How these changes relate to the studio and gym environments
- How to identify cases when exercise and activity are not recommended
How Long Does It Last?
- Online programme
- Assessment
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years or over
- Personal trainers and advanced instructors
- Those wishing to work with pregnant or post-natal women
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 2 Certificate In Fitness Instructing – or equivalent or higher, (other similar qualifications may be recognised)
What Will Be Studied?
- Antenatal and postnatal anatomy and physiology
- Baby development through each Tri-mester
- Core stability and pelvic floor
- Kegel exercises
- The do's and don'ts of exercise for each trimester and the post natal period
- Safety implications to training and reasons for referrals
- Development of training programmes suitable for all trimesters of pregnancy
- Childbirth and the postnatal period
- Postnatal exercise programme development
- Relevant teaching skills
How Is It Assessed?
- Case study
- Worksheet
- Session planning and risk assessment
- Nutritional advice leaflet
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided on the online course
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Working as a specialist in exercise prescription for pre- and post-natal women within gyms, classes or one to one
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Pregnancy Pilates Instructor Training

Price: £195.00 – £495.00 Sku No. #Workshop 3

Pilates For Pregnancy £185 as CPD or £495 with together with Full CYQ Award In Adapting Exercise For Ante & Post Natal Clients

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Client Analysis Health Behaviour

Price: £175.00 Sku No. #CAHB
Upcoming Dates You can start the pre reading to suit your timetable or call the office on 0871 221 9422 for further workshop dates. For the practical workshop please see current dates. REPs Accreditation Level 3 What Will I Learn?
- Varied and effective methods of collecting information and data to analyse clients
- Different approaches to facilitating change through evidence based theories and practice
- Developing motivational interviewing skills through the stages of consultation using motivational interview, listening and communication skills
- Barriers to change and how to overcome them using the biopsychosocial behaviour change model
- Structuring helping sessions and how to facilitate them effectively and successfully
- Outcome driven goal setting
- Outcome centred periodised programming
How Long Does It Last?
- Pre-reading
- Online study
- Two days practical application workshop
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years and over
- Those trainers/communicators looking to take facilitate clients through change
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 2 fitness instructor, or advanced trainer qualifications or equivalent
How Is It Assessed?
- Case study
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Work as a skilled and qualified health behavior change facilitator and advanced trainer
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