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PILATES MAT CERTIFICATION
October 3-26 2008, March 6-29 2009
Tuition & Fees: $850
Lecture and lab, certification manual, exams, and one re-test, if necessary.

Centered Body Pilates Mat Certification is an 65-hour course that will teach you the guiding principles of Centered Body Pilates and will provide a solid foundation for understanding and teaching the basic Pilates floor exercises. We will cover 28 of the essential Pilates floor exercises.

PILATES OVERVIEW (puh-LA-teez)
Developed by Joseph Pilates in 1926, Pilates is a unique system of exercises that borrows and blends traditional exercises from dance, yoga, and eastern methods with contemporary wisdom and science about posture, alignment and strength. Pilates is designed to teach practitioners to use the body efficiently in order to achieve a higher level of overall wellness. The aim is greater flexibility, strength, muscular balance with an emphasis on core strength and stability. Pilates is full-body conditioning program that can produce profound results and can be adapted to any age or fitness level. It is gentle enough for rehabilitation, yet challenging enough for the strongest of athletes.

Centered Body Pilates is an integrated holistic approach to fitness that focuses on muscular balance, symmetry, total body conditioning, and a strong, stable core. Based in traditional Pilates principles, we are informed by contemporary body science and practices. Our style is supportive and non-competitive, designed to enhance concentration, build awareness and to engender a sense of physical accomplishment and overall well being.


YOU WILL LEARN
  • History of the Pilates method
  • The principles and fundamentals of Pilates
  • Basic anatomy as it relates to Pilates and good posture
  • The goals, breathing, and proper form of each exercise
  • Modifications for each exercise
  • Teaching etiquette and pedagogy

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Total of 65 hours:
  • 15 Hours of Lecture: History of Pilates, basic anatomy, basic postural analysis, Pilates guiding principles
  • 20 Hours of Lecture & Instruction Twenty-eight Pilates floor exercises, modifications and building block exercises
  • 12 Hours Practice Labs
  • 12 Hours Practice Teaching Workshops
  • 6 Hours Review & Practice

PREREQUISITES
Attend a minimum of 15 Pilates Mat classes (taught by a certified instructor) prior to certification course. Reasonable physical fitness (Student must be physically able to perform at least a modified version of all exercises). Experience in a related form of physical/movement activity. Teaching experience highly recommended.


REQUIREMENTS
To receive a certificate of completion in this course students must pass (80%) both a written and practical exam. Attendance at all lectures and practice workshops and labs is mandatory in order to sit for exam. If re-testing is required it must be done within six months of the course.


APPLICATION
Click here to download the Teacher Training Application Form.


SCHEDULE
2008
October 3rd through 26th
Fri 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Centered Body Potrero Hill
Sat 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Centered Body Glen Park
Sun 2:00 pm -8:00 pm Centered Body Potrero Hill
EXAM: Sunday October 26th 2 pm written and practical

2009
March 6th through 29th
Fri 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Centered Body Potrero Hill
Sat 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Centered Body Glen Park
Sun 2:00 pm -8:00 pm Centered Body Potrero Hill
EXAM: Sunday March 29th 2 pm written and practical


REGISTRATION
* Should the course be cancelled for any reason all fees will be fully refunded..

October 2008 Mat Teacher Training Registration Deposit: $170
Non-refundable. Balance due two weeks prior to commencement

October 2008 Mat Teacher Training Full Registration: $850
80% refundable up to ten days prior to commencement by written request.

March 2009 Mat Teacher Training Registration Deposit: $170
Non-refundable. Balance due two weeks prior to commencement

March 2009 Mat Teacher Training Full Registration: $850
80% refundable up to ten days prior to commencement by written request.

CENTERED BODY BASIC PILATES MAT WORK
  1. 100s
  2. roll up
  3. roll over
  4. single leg circles
  5. rolling like a ball
  6. single leg stretch
  7. double leg stretch
  8. scissors
  9. double leg lower lift
  10. criss cross
  11. spine stretch forward
  12. open leg rocker
  13. cork screw
  14. saw stretch
  15. swan
  16. forearm/elbow plank
  17. single leg kick
  18. double leg kick
  19. bridge
  20. spine twist
  21. side lying kick series
  22. teaser
  23. swimming
  24. simple mermaid
  25. leg pull down
  26. table top with single leg balance
  27. seal
  28. push-ups