| The Australian Pilates Academy was established
in 2002 from Body
Fit Australia. The primary focus of Body Fit
Australia was in Rehabilitative exercise for those
who were injured and wanting to return to pre injury
duties within the workplace. The Pilates Method
was a primary tool used to rehabilitate injured
people in particular those with neck, spinal and
hip injuries. The founder of The Australian Pilates
Academy, Peter Sheehy, has worked as a rehabilitative
exercise therapist for the past 20 years and discovered
Pilates in 2000. Peter has diplomas
in exercise, recreation and rehabilitation and has
worked along side of Physiotherapists and other
related specialists throughout his career.
The purpose of the Australian Pilates Academy
is to provide the best Pilates Instructors in
the Australian market. Peter Sheehy has over 500
hours of training experience and more than 5000
hours of instruction in both individual and group
class exercise using the Pilates method. Peter
has extensive experience as a teacher of physical
exercise with the Australian Army and was a specialist
in rehabilitative care. At one point Peter was
in charge of all rehabilitative care for soldiers
within Sydney. Peter has also worked along side
instructors at the British Army's Rehabilitative
Centre of Excellence at Headley Court, England.
The Australian Pilates Academy's goals is to
deliver the best functional Pilates training for
the fitness industry, plus provide the knowledge
to adapt Pilates based movements to all ages and
abilities. We recognized that quality instruction
is the most important aspect to the delivery of
a Pilates class both at the individual level but
more importantly the group class. Our instructors
are trained over a 5 month period in floor instruction
alone. After their initial training, our instructors
are required to instruct and observe a further
80 hours of classes prior to being accredited.
At The Australian Pilates Academy, we expect a
high level of discipline and professionalism from
all of our instructors. We are confident that
you will find the standard and level of expertise
and quality of instruction beyond your expectations.
With our instructors there is a place for you
to start regardless of your age or physical ability.
If you are unable to participate in "traditional"
fitness programs due to an injury or physical
limitation, Pilates might be an excellent alternative
to help maintain or improve your health. Instructors
can consult with your physician and/or physical
therapist, if necessary, to ensure safe and appropriate
workouts.
What you should look for in Pilates Instructors
There are different levels of certification
that you can expect your instructors to have.
Some centers certify instructors in just four
days, or even a weekend. The Australian Pilates
Academy offers a higher level of certification.
Not only do our instructors complete 160 hours
in total for certification, they also adhere to
strict testing and examinations. Maintaining these
high standards will earn us a reputation as the
premier Pilates Training Center in the country.
Some questions to ask you Pilates instructor are:
- Where are you certified in Pilates? Tell
me about it.
- How long have you been certified?
- Who was your Pilates teacher?
- What is your philosophy and specialty?
- Who would you not teach or turn away? (A good
Pilates teacher knows what they are and are
not capable of.)
- Did your Pilates certification require written
and practical testing? Did it require observation
hours? If so, how many? Did it require apprenticeship
hours? If so, how many? Did it require practice
hours? If so, how many?
- Did you pass your Pilates certification test(s)?
- Can I visit your Pilates studio? When there,
is the Pilates teacher cleaning the equipment
after each student? Are students left unattended?
- Can I observe you teaching your students?
- Can you provide me with student references?
- How long are your Pilates sessions? A Pilates
session should be no less than 55 minutes and
no more than an hour in duration.
Click here
to find an instructor accredited with The Australian
Pilates Academy.
Philosophies behind The Australian Pilates Academy
Pilates Method of Conditioning
- "Physical Fitness is the first requisite
of happiness" Joseph Pilates believed that
in order to achieve happiness it is imperative
to gain mastery of your body.
- Reduce Stress and Fatigue
- Make the Connection between Pilates and your
Daily Activities
- "Never do ten pounds of exercise for
a five-pound movement" More is not more!
The concept of working all the muscles simultaneously
but continually switching movements is the most
efficient way to build stamina.
- Take back your Power by believing you can
- Commit to Physical and Mental Self-Improvement
Mission Statement
It is our guarantee and obligation that The Australian
Pilates Academy will provide the best possible
service to all our customers without compromising
quality, efficiency and reliability. It is our
guarantee that all customers will be given the
highest regard whilst maintaining this efficiency,
the customer will receive the highest standard
of service from our qualified professional instructors
and staff. Our expertise is at your service.
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