Pilates Reformer Instructor Training (YMCA Diploma)

Pilates Reformer Instructor Training (YMCA Diploma)


Introduction

The only Pilates Reformer Instructor Training Diploma nationally accredited for Reformer Training in Group Reformer, One to One and Advanced. 3 Certificates in one Diploma. You can take each certificate individually or all three as one diploma. 

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This exciting new Pilates Reformer Instructor Training Diploma course will give you all the tools you need to safely and effectively teach through the group, beginner, intermediate and advance repertoire,  MK Pilates (stage 01 to stage 02) to all levels on the Studio Reformer. You can also combine this training with your Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Mat Pilates and take the option of the extended diploma to enhance your repertoire of exercises both for the mat and the reformer. 

We give you all you need to safely and effectively teach your clients in group and one to one through the full traditional repertoire with contemporary additions. This Pilates Reformer Instructor Training course will enable you to teach to all levels in a Group session,  One to One personal training environment and in small group reformer sessions from beginner through to advanced. 

Why Choose Drummond Education for your Pilates Reformer Instructor Training?

When deciding who to take your Pilates Reformer Instructor training with, it is important to understand the delivery of the course and which repertoire will be taught. A frequently asked question is should I train on the reformer using the ’Traditional/Classical’ repertoire or the more modern ‘Contemporary’ repertoire. Our answer to that question is your course provider should teach you both. At Drummond we do. Why? Contemporary takes the traditional repertoire and modifies it for a more modern contemporary approach. We believe that to adapt and modify exercises for your clients, you should firstly know and understand the full repertoire as part of the apparatus system then you can take all of your knowledge and skills into the adaptations, contemporary changes and modifications. Drummond Education offer a course that does exactly this. Built with the expertise of the UK’s leading Pilates experts, Michael King using the traditional repertoire and developed with the Drummond clinical Pilates training team to meet the needs of modern day clients and their ever growing needs. On the Drummond course you are taught the best of both worlds. Why limit yourself to just one of these options. To be contemporary you need to build this on a traditional/classical base. 

You can build this up to gain your fully comprehensive certificate if you want to learn how to teach on the whole of the apparatus system or you can take the course as the stand alone reformer certification. Within the Drummond/MK certification you gain your stage one and stage two reformer certification. You can also add your group reformer training day or your therapy reformer if you would like to teach either of these target groups. It is important to add these if you see yourself working in larger reformer groups or with clients with musculoskeletal conditions. You can add them now or later. 

What do students who have taken our course say about us?

It was a fabulous course. It was so interesting and valuable for personal development as well as looking at it with a teachers eye. It wasn’t an overload of information but was challenging. It was great to be with a like-minded group with different backgrounds where we focussed on working together and helped each other but had fun along the way. The studio and facilities are superb as well as spotless. Your teaching style is so engaging and there was not one point where I thought what time is it – not even for lunch. It was great. I also wanted to say all instructions from the office have been great with a friendly delivery. It made me feel relaxed about coming and prepared for starting the course. (Isabelle 2023)

Pilates Reformer Instructor Training Assessment includes:
Group Certificate:
  • History of Pilates 10 minute presentation and Pilates fundamentals worksheet questions to be submitted for assessment.
  • 20 hour log book of self-practice for the beginner/intermediate repertoire with an appropriate repertoire for your personal physical needs followed by a video submission of a self-practice session of 60 minutes covering the appropriate use of all areas of the Reformer with box-work.  This will be accompanied by a written programme with movement selection goals and a personal critique of your own technique.
  • Lesson planning, progressive programming and teach a group class assessment. You can attend an assessment day and be observed teach a group class an appropriate repertoire of Studio Reformer exercises for 45 mins to one hour to include a self evaluation of your teaching. If you can not attend an assessment day you can also submit this by video
  • Exercise analysis worksheet followed by a professional discussion with your assessor on your analysis. Analyse of 30 exercises from the beginner and intermediate repertoire. 
Groups and One to One Certificate:
  • Everything for group above plus:
  • A client case study for 10 reformer one to one sessions with a direct observation of one session with a client and a professional discussion with your assessor. You can attend an assessment day and be observed taking a client through a movement assessment and teach a client an appropriate repertoire of Studio Reformer exercises for one hour. If you can not attend an assessment day you can also submit this by video.
Groups and One to One and Advanced Repertoire Diploma: 
    • Everything for group and one to one above plus:
    • A final period of self-practice for the advanced repertoire with an appropriate repertoire for your personal physical needs followed by a video submission of a self-practice session of 60 minutes covering the appropriate use of all areas of the advanced Reformer with box-work.  This will be accompanied by a written programme with movement selection goals and a personal critique of your own technique.
    • Exercise analysis worksheet followed by a professional discussion with your assessor on your analysis. Analyse of 20 exercises from the advanced repertoire. 

This Pilates Reformer Instructor training course is internationally accepted and certificated by YMCA Awards,  MK Pilates and Drummond Health & Fitness Education Academy. Certification for this course is endorsed with Professional Recognition from EMD UK. The National Governing Body for Group Exercise in the UK and is fully recognised by the Society for the Pilates Method. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Career Advice

Whether you would like to take this Pilates Reformer instructor training course, or just want to talk to someone and ask questions to gain some career advice, we are always happy to hear from you. You can email us on admin@drummondeducation.com or telephone us on 0203 326 3009 and we would be delighted to give you the most current industry advice. the Drummond Team is available for help on any topic, any Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m.

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Pilates Reformer Instructor Training

Price: £1,245.00£2,295.00

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Pilates Reformer Instructor Training (YMCA Diploma)

£1,245.00£2,295.00

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

Terms and conditions apply to all Drummond Education programmes. Read more >

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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

Terms and conditions apply to all Drummond Education programmes. Read more >

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Date Venue Notes

08-Nov-2024
09-Nov-2024
Maidenhead Berkshire The Studio@ Drummond Face to face - Sat-1-5.30pm Sun 10.30 - 5.30

08-Nov-2024
09-Nov-2024
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17-Jan-2025
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31st-Jan-2025
01-Feb-2025
Swindon, Wiltshire Face to face - Friday - 9.30 - 5pm, Saturdays 9.30 - 1.30pm

17-Jan-2025
18-Jan-2025
31st-Jan-2025
01-Feb-2025
Live Streaming Live Streaming - Friday - 9.30 - 5pm, Saturdays 9.30 - 1.30pm

14-Mar-2025
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28-Mar-2025
29-Mar-2025
Swindon, Wiltshire Face to face - Friday - 9.30 - 5pm, Saturdays 9.30 - 1.30pm

14-Mar-2025
15-Mar-2025
28-Mar-2025
29-Mar-2025
Live Streaming Live Streaming - Friday - 9.30 - 5pm, Saturdays 9.30 - 1.30pm

Testimonials


Really enjoyed the course. Best course I have been on since embarking on my health & fitness journey. It inspired me to change lives through the power of physical fitness. 100% recommend it.

November 2020