Certification Program

COURSE 1 – BASIC LEVEL IN REFORMER AND MATWORK (MATWORK)
  • Biography of J.H Pilates and the design of his future Method
  • Definition, description and chronology of the 6 fundamental principles of the Method.
  • Description and definition of the Skeleton in the Method
  • Basic level in Reformer and Mat and relationship between both.
  • Precision and biomechanics of each exercise.
  • Concepts for modifying exercises to adapt the Method to the needs of each client according to their morphology and pathologies.
  • Observation points for the class design known as System
  • Position of the professor to assess the client
  • System of omissions depending on the individual client and preparation for future rehabilitation.
COURSE 2 – INTRODUCTION TO THE SYSTEM AND CLASS DESIGN
  • Description of the System and its function
  • Design of the System according to the needs of each client and the observations obtained from the Skeleton.
  • Machines that form the base of the System (Cadillac, Electric Chair, Wunda Chair, Elastic Bands, Magic Circle, Wall, Big Barrel, Small Barrel, and Weights)
  • Precision and biomechanics of each exercise.
  • System needs according to the pathologies of each client
  • Basic level class endings
COURSE 3 – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL IN REFORMER AND MATWORK (MATWORK)
  • Timeline for the gradual introduction of the Intermediate Level Mat and Reformer exercises according to the needs of each client
  • Intermediate level Reformer and Mat (Intermediate Skeleton)
  • System exercises to aide in the introduction of these exercises
  • Relationship of the Intermediate Skeleton to the Basic Skeleton
  • Concepts for modifying the exercises to adapt the Method to the needs of each client according to their morphology and pathology.
  • Precision and biomechanics of each exercise
  • Definition of the respiratory system, its usefulness in the Method and its corresponding exercises at the Intermediate level
  • Position of the professor to assess and assist his client
COURSE 4 – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SYSTEM (PART 1)
  • Evolution from the Basic level System to the Intermediate System for each client (Cadillac, Weights, Wunda Chair, Electric Chair, Small Barrel, Big Barrel, Pedi-pole, Magic Circle, Baby Chair)
  • Reinsertion of Basic level exercises omitted due to pathologies depending on the evolution of each client and each pathology
  • Concept and exercises related to the client’s reincorporation to Full Posture or standing position
  • Precision and biomechanics of each exercise
  • Endings for Intermediate level class as related to the Basic level
COURSE 5 – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SYSTEM (PART 2)
  • Evolution of the Intermediate System to prepare the Advanced level Mat and Reformer (Cadillac, Electric Chair, Big Barrel, Magic Circle on the Mat, Spine Corrector, Guillotine)
  • Precision and biomechanics of each exercise
  • Arriving to Total Posture in the Method
  • Endings for Intermediate level class in relation to the Advanced level
COURSE 6 – WUNDA CHAIR CLASS AND ADVANCED LEVEL PREPARATION
  • Wunda Chair class (or Wunda chair, as an introduction to the Advanced level in both the Reformer and the Mat)
  • Usefulness of the Wunda Chair in the Method and as a tool for the Advanced level
  • Introduction timeline for the exercises in the Wunda Chair and pairing through System to antagonistic exercises for the balance or symmetry required for the Wunda Chair.
  • Wunda Chair class design according to the history of each client
  • Magic Circle class for Advanced level
COURSE 7 – ARCHIVAL EXERCISES
  • Exercises from the Archives or exercises infrequently used, or used at the very Advanced level
  • Relationship of the Archive exercises to the Skeleton
  • Incorporation of these exercises according to the needs or profile of our client.
  • Usefulness of the Archive exercises according to the needs of each client
  • Study of pathological cases
COURSE 8 – ADVANCED LEVEL IN REFORMER
  • Advanced Reformer class (advanced and star level)
  • Introduction timeline of Advanced Reformer exercises
  • Elements to consider when moving toward the Advanced level in the Reformer
  • Position of the teacher to assist the client in the most appropriate way
  • Advice for the client on Advanced Reformer (teacher position and points to consider when introducing Advanced exercises)
  • Evolution of the exercises from Basic to Advanced level (the final form)
COURSE 9 – ADVANCED LEVEL ON MAT (MATWORK)
  • Advanced level Mat
  • Introduction timeline of Advanced Mat exercises
  • Elements to take into account when moving toward the Advanced level Mat
  • Position of the teacher to assist the client in the most appropriate way and points to take into consideration according to the morphologies or old pathologies of each client
  • Evolution of exercises from Basic to Advanced level (the final form)
  • Advanced level mat class with Magic Circle
  • Mat Class in the Cadillac
  • Reformer class on the Mat
  • Reformer class in the Cadillac
  • Reformer and Mat class standing (Children’s level)
COURSE 10 – PATHOLOGIES, MORPHOLOGIES AND ANATOMY OF MOVEMENT
  • Course on pathologies and morphologies applied to the Method
  • Analysis of each pathology and morphology
  • System of omission and modification for each case
  • Rehabilitation System in each case
  • System of reinstatement of the exercises of each case
  • Factors to consider when working with people with minor or serious injuries
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