Course Description

This course is designed to teach the Auxiliary equipment exercises developed by Joseph H. Pilates.  The course will include exercises on various apparatus that may include: The Ped-O-Pull, Foot Corrector, Finger & Toe Tensometers, Neck Tensometer, Pinwheel, & Magic Circle.  Guidelines for modifications, teaching, cueing, spotting, as well as learning how to incorporate exercises into workout program design will also be addressed.

Course Outline:

• Auxiliary Equipment exercises
• Seeing, spotting, and cueing.Design and development of workout programs.Equipment safety & set up.Modifications & guidelines for special populations.System Review
• Homework, Written Exam.

Learning Objectives: At the completion of this course, You will;

• Have knowledge of the background and philosophies behind the J.H. Pilates method and system.
• Understand the basic principles; breathing, control, concentration, centering, flow of movement, and precision, awareness & balance.  And be able to relate these principles to the exercises learned.
• Knowledge of the repertoire of beginner - intermediate - advanced exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac, Electric Chair, Low Chair, Ladder Barrel, Small Barrels, Weights, Wall & Circle., as well as exercises utilizing Auxiliary equipment.   This includes; proper execution, correct breath patterns, repetitions, and order of the exercises.
• Knowledge of general guidelines for assisting clients with special needs who need to modify the exercises.
• Have the knowledge to develop exercise programs using the system to facilitate improvements with muscular strength, flexibility, and body awareness.  And understand how to progress clients at an appropriate pace.
• Knowledge of cueing and spotting techniques to effectively explain and assist with the exercises.
• An understanding of safety with equipment set up and exercise selection.
• With additional practice and preparation, participants have the knowledge to teach the system exercises at an intermediate level.

Prerequisites:
Completion of Comprehensive Teacher Training Intensives 1 through 7.

Course Materials:  Included