You will learn:
- How to incorporate into your fitness program, basic mind & body skills and techniques used in Pilates exercises.
- Adapt and apply general exercise training techniques to a program based on the Joseph Pilates method.
- Apply proper spinal alignment and breathing techniques within the limits of the exercises based on the Joseph Pilates method.
- The technique to identify and apply exercises based on the Joseph Pilates method, safely and effectively, according to your fitness goals.
- Improve exercise teaching techniques, free weight training, resistance/strength training, dance, yoga and martial arts.
- The importance of proper body alignment, how to increase strength and flexibility while improving balance, coordination, proprioception, stabilization and core control.
Program Syllabus:
Section 1: Introduction to Pilates
- Introduction and Objectives
- History and Foundation
- Benefits of Pilates-based Exercise
- Basic Exercise Theories based on Pilates
- Training Elements based on Pilates
Section 2: Anatomy and Kinesiology
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Kinesiology
- Anatomy references
- Spinal alignment: Postural Deviation Methods to Ensure Correct Alignment and Imaging of the Spine
- Core stabilization
Section 3: Breathing
- The Respiratory System
- Breathing Techniques
Module 4: Teaching and Classroom Design
- AFAA 5 Questions™
- Classroom design
- Creating a Balanced Order
- Create a Multi-Level Class
- Cueing techniques
- Exercise options for a Practical Pilates Mat class
- Generalized modifications for injury or instability of the joint
- Practical Mat Pilates Exercises
