Matwork Level II Certification

This module is run as part of the Pilates Moves Studio Certification program and all applicants must abide by the full terms and conditions even if only participating in the Matwork Certification modules

 

Time:                                                 1.30-5.30pm (Week 1)

                                                            1.30-5.00pm (Week 2-5)

                                                            Self mastery, assisted teaching & observation hours need to be booked prior to the course starting (9 hours per week).

                                                            Presentation Exam by appointment only (Week 6)

 

Cost (per person):                          $700 (5 weeks)

 

This includes:

 

Presentation Exam:                       $110 (Week 7)

 

 

Compulsory study aids: (All Available through Pilates Moves Studio)

 

·         Intermediate Pilates DVD                                                               $35.00

·         Beautiful Pilates Book                                                                    $39.95

 

Suggested additional study aids: (All available at www.amazon.com)

 

·         The Anatomy Colouring In Book

By Kapit & Elson - ISBN 0064550168

 

·         Pilates Return to Life through Contrology

By Pilates & Miller - ISBN 0961493798

 

 

Program Outline

 

This program is appropriate for Pilates Moves Certified Level I Matwork Instructors.

 

The program is designed to increase a level I instructor’s basic repertoire and to introduce the level II exercises suitable for low risk, apparently healthy participants in group exercise or semi-private /private classes, at an intermediate level.

 

Learning Objective

 

·         Be able to perform Level II Matwork exercises and modifications.

·         Understand the Pilates Principals and their application to each exercise.

·         Demonstrate adequate understanding of Occupational Health and Safety issues.

·         Demonstrate adequate understanding of professional conduct and the Pilates industry ethics.

·         Continue development of identifying clients learning styles.

·         Demonstrate suitable communication and client education skills.

·         Learn program design for an hour free style level I & II class.

·         Present a 50 minute Matwork class demonstrating suitable communication and client education skills

 

 

 

Teaching Method

 

·         Theory & Application of Matwork class (total 17 hours).

·         Written Examination (total 1 hour).

 

Assessment

 

PART ONE:

·         Design and present exercise sequences, in which the candidate will satisfactorily instruct and correct fellow candidates.

·         Written examination: Short answer & practical exam in lesson plan V in which the candidate will show a satisfactory understanding of the Matwork & its repertoire.

·         Assignment

 

PART TWO:

·         Instructors interested in Level II Certification

·         Minimum of 45 hours of observation, assisted teaching & self mastery

·         Ongoing experiential Matwork classes

·         Additional private tuition (optional) – refer to individual studios for fees

·         A 50-minute practical exam, teaching a small group of participants a free-style class. Fee $110.00.

·         Hand in your assignment for assessment before examination.

·         Level II Matwork Certification