Pilates Reformer

 

_MG_0817Required Hours: 215

  • Coursework: 50 hours
  • Self practice: 30 hours
  • Observation: 20 hours
  • Student teaching: 90 hours
  • Lecture: 25

Course Description:

The Pilates Reformer module shows how the basic principles and fundamentals learned in Pilates Mat 1 and Mat 2 apply to beginner, intermediate, and advanced Reformer exercises. It teaches specific verbal and hands-on cueing and prepares students to work with clients of different abilities. Emphasis is placed on using appropriate props and movement modifications to correct postural imbalances and to address other special health needs.

Students will learn how the Reformer can be used to engage the pelvic floor, stabilize different muscle groups, and enhance flexibility and mobility. At the end of the course, students will be able to design Reformer exercise routines with different intensity levels and will know how to incorporate proper breathing techniques and sport-specific movement patterns. They will also know which specific movements to add to clients’ regimens to help them enhance their ability in carrying out the routine tasks of daily living.

Requirements for Pilates Reformer Module:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of proper use and maintenance of the Reformer
  • Understand the appropriate use of springs with each movement and how it relates to the movement’s difficulty
  • Demonstrate ability to use props and aids to safely modify and enhance exercises on the Reformer
  • Design and execute a balanced one-hour lesson plan for the Pilates Reformer incorporating all the muscle groups and accounting for any needed modifications as assigned
  • Complete required hours
  • Pass quizzes
  • Pass practical exam
  • Write essay detailing the successful use of the Reformer to assist a client in achieving a specific goal (to be submitted after all hours have been completed and after written and practical exams have received a passing grade)

Prerequisites:carousel-5

  • Successful completion of Pilates Mat 1 and 2 and Introduction to Pilates Apparatus modules
  • Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
  • Proof of healthcare provider insurance for fitness instructors

Course Reading:

  • DualStar™ Pilates Institute Manual: Reformer Module
  • The Human Body Book, by Steve Parker

 

 

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