Intermediate Instructor Floor Course - Outline
About the Course:
The Australian Pilates Academy conducts courses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and is divided into two phases.
Phase 1. After the initial five
days of training you will be qualified to instruct
in group or individual Pilates training at an Intermediate standard.
Additional Instructor Training:
Phase 2. The course requires an additional five days of
instructional technique training over a five month
period which will culminate in a final practical
examination of the instructor's ability.
Observation and Instruction:
Prior to the certificate of completion being issued
the instructor must also complete 40 hours of
observation and 40 hours of instruction in order
to complete the course and qualify for certificate
of completion.
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Course Requirements
There is no strict selection criteria for those wishing to train. It is our experience, that there are many people who make excellent teachers. It is important though; instructors have a reasonable level of Pilates experience and body awareness. We are prepared to accept those who have a sound level of experience in careers relating to Dancing, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractor, Myopathy or Fitness. Pilates trainers must hold a current First Aid Certificate and be Physically Fit. Sound Knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology, in particular of the core region and related stabilizing muscles and the Pilates method of delivery by as taught by The Australian Pilates Academy and its instructors would be an advantage.
Your determination and The Australian Pilates Academy’s approach will assist you in your final outcome of teaching Pilates Excellence.
We do reserve the right to decline any application for training and may ask that you attend classes conducted by one of our instructors as this will allow us to assess your suitability for the course and as an instructor.
The Australian Pilates Academy has an active Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)program in place. Should you not meet the criteria above, in accordance with APA's RCC and RPL program acceptance may be considered once evidence of prior learning is produced.
Course Preparation
Pilates courses are intense and require
a high level of fitness, strength and endurance
in order to participate. Instructors should be
well versed in Anatomy and Physiology in particular
of the neck, spine and hip region.
It is advisable that you attend floor classes in Pilates instruction by an instructor
that is registered and trained by The Australian
Pilates Academy. Once you have applied and have
been accepted for the course you will be supplied
a manual containing The Australian Pilates Academy's own Pilates principles and
exercise considerations. All participants must be familiar
with these prior to commencement of training.
What you will learn in the course
The Australian Pilates Academy has developed
the most comprehensive short course available
on the market today. You can expect to learn the
following:
- Anatomy and Physiology review, focusing on
the core region, the neck, the spine, the hip
and related stabilizing muscles.
- The Australian Pilates Academy's own principles of Pilates training.
- The exercise considerations which you will be able to apply to all aspects of physical training.
- An understanding how breathing helps to reduce stress and increase performance.
- Postural alignment from the feet up.
- Methods of improving
stretching performance.
- 50 stretches and exercises
using the Pilates method and variations of those exercise to cater for individual needs.
- Instructional development
- Management of group class and its progression and development.
- Client Screening and Assessment
- Client development and progression.
- Postural Assessment and Gait Analysis
- Research on specific diseases and injuries of the spine and how to apply Pilates exercises to assist in their management.
- Individual Client Exercise Prescription
- Designing a class routine
All of these points of instruction are being researched to map and align them with ITAB competencies. The Australian Pilates Academy has an active Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)program in place. Should you be qualified in some or all of the above, in accordance with APA's RCC and RPL program, recognition of prior learning may be considered once evidence of that prior learning is produced.
The future of The Australian Pilates Academy
The Australian Pilates Academy is working toward
training recognition and
accredited training with Fitness Australia and PMA (Pilates Method Alliance). The Australian Pilates
Academy is confident that there is no other organization
that offers as comprehensive training than what is offered in this Floor 1 Mat course or any other course offered by The Australian Pilates Academy. The Australian Pilates Academy
will not only teach you the Pilates exercises
but will develop your skills as an instructor
to understand individual and client development.
You will be taught class maintenance, control,
routine and exercise prescription. These are important steps of progression not offered by other institutions. You will join
an elite motivated group of instructors that strive
for excellence in training and perfection in instruction
with the aim of teaching their clients not just what
to do but more importantly, understanding what they are doing and why.
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