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Pilates Academy Foundation Matwork
Level 2 Certificate - 100 Hours
Pilates Academy: New 2008 dates to be announced shortly
Cost - Level 2 - £950
Hours of Study: 100 guided learning hours
Course Tutor: Sarah Grocutt
Aim:
This Pilates Academy Foundation Level 2 course recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual to work in an unsupervised capacity, planning, instructing and evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a Mat Pilates session.
Qualification Overview:
Candidates who take the Certificate in teaching Mat Pilates will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the following broad areas:
Exercise and Fitness Knowledge covering bones and joints, muscles and muscle actions, nutrition, cardiovascular system, short and long term effects of exercise
- Basic principles of Mat Pilates
- How to plan, teach and evaluate a Mat Pilates session
- How to progress a programme of Mat Pilates exercises
- Dealing with special populations
- Postural analysis and programme planning
- Visual cuing, imagery and teaching skills
- Voice projection
- Music
Qualification Structure:
Unit 1: Exercise and Fitness Knowledge = 40 hours
Unit 2: Demonstrate Healthy Living = 10 hours
Unit 3: Instruct, Manage, Adapt and Evaluate a Mat Pilates session = 50 hours
All units are mandatory
This qualification is vocationally related and provides candidates with the opportunity to study for and be assessed on the underpinning knowledge and practical skills which are essential to teach Matwork Pilates sessions.
Target Candidates: Individuals currently working as Fitness Instructors who hold a Level 2 Fitness Instructor Qualification.
There are no formal entry requirement to gain access to this VRQ Level 2 qualification. However a basic knowledge and experience of practising Pilates prior to entry, would be useful.
NB: Candidates must be in possession of a current CPR/HSE approved first aid qualification for recognition by the Register of Exercise Professionals.
Examinations: Dates to be advised
To successfully gain certification candidates need to pass:
- Theory paper
- Practical assessment
- Case Studies and completed portfolio
- Complete 80-85% of the course
Course Fees:
The course fee is £950 and a deposit of £500 is required at the time of booking and the remainder paid in full, one month prior to the course starting.
Cheques payable to "Pilates Academy" please
CYQ
Level 3 Certificate in Matwork Pilates
The progress of increasing the number of level 3 advanced instructors is very important to the fitness industry as these are more skilled to work with clients from a broad range of age and ability. The Register of Exercise Professional is encouraging the Fitness Industry to aim for 80% of Exercise Instructors to be at level 3 by 2010.
All level 2 and 3 instructors need to attend CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training days related to their subject every year.
CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Matwork Pilates
150 Guided Learning Hours
Venue: Pilates Academy and Elmhurst School for Dance
2008 dates to be advised shortly
Fee: £1,600
Course Tutor: Sarah Grocutt
The Course is divided into 4 sections:
Unit 1 – Exercise and Fitness Knowledge = 50 hours
Unit 2 - Principles and Fundamental of Mat Pilates = 50 hours
Unit 3 - Plan and Prepare to instruct a progressive Mat Pilates Session = 20 hours
Unit 4 - Instruct, Manage, Adapt and Evaluate a Mat Pilates Session, incorporating small equipment = 30 hours
In addition, you will need to log 100 hours of working with clients.
Target Candidates: Individuals currently working as Fitness Instructors who hold a level 2 Fitness Instructor Qualification or equivalent. Dance Teachers, sports coaches, physiotherapists, physical therapists.
Pre-requisites: There are no formal entry requirements to gain access to the CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates, however it would be advisable for students to study the Pilates Academy Foundation Level 2 course. A basic knowledge and some experience of practicing Pilates prior to attending the course would be helpful.
Progression Routes:
Progression from a CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates maybe employment within the Fitness Leisure and Recreation Industry.
Other opportunities for progression could include entry onto:
CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Sports Conditioning
Level 4 – Specialist Exercise Instructor
Level 3 Advanced Instructor, plus Level 3 Pilates Instructor or Level 3 Yoga Instructor, plus one or more of the following:-
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Mental Health
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Older Adults
- After Stroke Care
- Military Unit – Accelerated Rehabilitation
Strength Training in the Young and Athletes
CPD Level 2 Training Day (12 points)
CYQ
Level 2 Certificate
Instructing Health Related Exercise for Children Certificate - new dates
to be advised
Give Your
Career the edge – get
qualified?
Children’s fitness has become increasingly important and is a
rapidly growing area within the Health & Fitness Industry. Many Health
Clubs, Leisure Centre, schools and Instructors run exercise classes and
after school clubs for children.
It’s hoped that this
qualification will set a benchmark for industry standards, providing
Instructors who are equipped with the knowledge,
understanding and skills to plan and teach safe, fun and effective classes
that inspire and motivate children to participate regularly in fitness
activities.
Becoming qualified
Assessment is both practical and theory.
A practical assessment allows you the opportunity to demonstrate your
knowledge and teaching skills for a group of children aged either 5-11
or 12 to 16 year olds. The theory assessment covers both age ranges.
NB: It is a requirement when working with children to have a Criminal
Records Bureau check. For more details call the Disclosure Application
Line on 0870 90 90 844.
Once qualified you could:
- Work in a Children’s
Fitness Studio in a Health Club or Leisure Centre, or run an after
school club
- Increase your earning potential through this rapidly growing area of
fitness
- Increase your Club’s income by knowing how existing equipment and
resources could be used to run Children’s exercise and fitness
classes
- Get bonuses for setting up new programmes and if you’re a Personal
Trainer you may gain new clients for family inclusive fitness
On a wider level, parents will hopefully gain some reassurance that their
children are participating in monitored activities in a safe and fun
environment, whilst learning about their bodies and how to lead a healthy
lifestyle.
Learn
Through this qualification,
you’ll learn about:
- The anatomical
and physiological changes that take place in children
- And explore exercise for children at different growth stages
- A range of class structures
- Aspects of child psychology/motivation
- Nutrition in relation to children
- Safety and potential contra-indications
- The OFSTED standards individuals are required to meet if they are to
work with children
The qualification is supported with a comprehensive manual that can
be purchased via your study centre.
Entry requirements
Although not essential, it is recommended that you have some experience
of working with children and an interest in the Health and Fitness Industry.
Once qualified, for a small
donation, you’ll have the chance to
receive a Children’s Activity Pack produced by the British Heart
Foundation, supplied via CYQ. This superb resource could prove invaluable
to you and includes task cards showing 100s of development exercises,
dance and rhythmic activities.
Call us on 0121 444 1110 for new dates
Continuous
Professional Development (CPD) Courses
Pilates Academy
is running a series of 1 day CPD courses. These are an ideal way to
continue and extend your training as well as
satisfying the membership requirements of your rofessional
bodies.
Each 1 day course carries 10 CPD points.
The Alexander Technique
1 Day CPD Training
Dates to be advised
Who is the course suitable for:-
Physiotherapists, personal trainers,
Pilates Instructors, sports coaches.
Course Content:-
- What is the Alexander
Technique
- Introduction to the Alexander Technique
- How to use the technique in everyday activities and sport
- Thinking outside the box
- The skeleton and its relation to movement
You will receive course notes and a certificate of attendance.
Carries 10 CPD points
and certificated by Pilates Academy and Central England College.
Fee; £125.00
to include course manual, work sheets, assessment and
certification.
Tutor: Sarita Armshaw
Introduction
to Reformer work
This half day introduction,
available only to qualified mat-work instructors, provides an ideal
way for you to learn how to develop
core stability from mat-work to “Reformer” and an introduction
to
large equipment training
The fee is £50 for
three hours of intensive training. Studio space
is limited to small groups so early booking is advised.
Please contact us
for 2008 course dates.
Public
Tuition and Classes
Teachers
Leroy Henry
Fees: £55 per hour for one-to-one tuition
CLASSES TIME TABLE
Tuesdays
12.00-1.00pm General Pilates
At Central England College - cost £8.00 per session booked and
paid
for in blocks of 6.
Wednesdays
7.00-8.00pm Beginners
Pilates - cost £8.00 per session booked
and
paid for in blocks of 6.
Thursdays
7.00-8.00 pm Mixed
ability Pilates - cost £8.00 per
session booked and paid for in blocks of 6.
Pilates Professional Equilibrium Equipment
Pilates Academy
is now pleased to be able to offer Reformer training using
the professional Equilibrium Pilates equipment to provide gentle or
challenging strength, flexibility and conditioning exercises.
Special introductory Pilates Reformer work days are being provided.
Please
contact us for more information or to register your interest Classes
can be individual or up to three people together.
Equilibrium Pilates Equipment Range
Pilates Academy
is proud to be the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor of
The Equilibrium range. Full details will shortly appear on our website but
in
The meanwhile please phone us on 0121 444 1110 or visit www.equilibrium.co.za
For further information or to book and pay for any courses, classes or
individual tuition please call:
Pilates Academy
Central England College
240 Alcester Road South
Kings Heath
Birmingham
B14 6DR
0121 444 1110
info@pilatesacademy.org
For information
on our Fitness Teacher Training, one-to-one training and
classes please click on our link to: www.fitnessexcel.co.uk
Job
Opportunities-Fitness Industry
Freelance
part time sport science tutors, teaching at level 2 and level
3 – ideally should have a certificate
in education or be working towards this qualification and with
at least 1 years experience.
Assessors
Part time assessors are required to work on a freelance basis
who hold a D33/34 A1/V1 qualification. We are looking for qualified
assessors who specialise in the fitness industry, ether OCR or
CYQ.
Pilates instructors
We are looking for Pilates instructors who hold a recognised Pilates
qualification at either level 2 of level 3, with at least 2 years
experience.
Pilates Assistants
We are looking applicants who hold a level 1 fitness qualification
and who have a keen interest in learning Pilates.
In connection with the above opportunities please e-mail your
c.v. including the names of 2 references to Sarah Grocutt at sarah@pilatesacademy.org or contact the college for further information on 0121 444 1110.
Scapula
Stabilisation/Core Stability - Level 2 Pilates Instructors
New dates to be published soon
Training Day Syllabus:-
- Anatomy
- Review of Postural Analysis
- Principles of Scapula Stabilisation
- Looking at Different Types of Posture
- Practical application, modify, adapt, progress
- Specific
Programme Design – use
of the Theraband in Shoulder Stability work
This course is approved by Register of Exercise Professionals
(REPs) and is worth 10 points. This course is suitable for Qualified
Level 2 Pilates Instructors
Fee: £125 to include course manual, work sheets and assessment
Tutor/Assessor: Sarah Grocutt
Contact:- Pilates Academy on 0121 444 1110, or email: Neil Jennings
at fitnessinitiative@yahoo.com
Stability Ball (CPD) Professional Training Day
(further dates to be advised)
10.00-4.00pm
Programme
History of the Stability Ball
Safety Recommendations and Use of the Ball
Postural Alignment on the Ball
Looking at Pilates Exercises and Integrating the Ball
Fee: £125 to include course notes, work sheets and assessment
Contact:- Pilates Academy on 0121 444 1110, or email: Neil Jennings
at fitnessinitiative@yahoo.com |
