Group SPX Mat-Plus Training - GM This course is designed specifically for trainers who teach in a group environment. Taught in two modules, instructors learn necessary skills to conduct safe Essential and Intermediate level group matwork classes with energy and effective cueing techniques. Instructors are eligible to take the certification exam once they have successfully completed both modules 1 & 2. Upon completion of this course, instructors can take the crossover program should they decide to enter one of the Intensive or Comprehensive programs that cover customized private STOTT PILATES training. In addition to these general objectives, this course covers:  | How to conduct an orientation session that promotes group matwork or Mat-Plus classes to first time clients | | Ten group matwork routines (Essential through Intermediate) integrating small equipment (Flex-Bands, Fitness Circles and Toning Balls), with a variety of intensity levels | | Motivation and observation skills, as well as verbal cueing
and imagery specific to group training | | Standard modifications to help the instructor deal with
different students in the same class | | Form and functional anatomy involved in each exercise | | More than 57 exercises, plus multiple modifications |
Prerequisites | Working knowledge of functional anatomy | | 30 hours pilates classes | | Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness |
Duration | 40 hours instruction & supervised teaching | | Module 1 is 25 hours, Module 2 is 15 hours
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After each 15 hour or 10 hour segment we recommend: | | Minimum 3 hours of observation | | Minimum 5 hours practice teaching | | Minimum 10 hours physical review | NOTE: Modules must be taken within six months of each other. CECs | 4.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE |
Required Course Materials 
Group SPX Reformer Training - GR This course is specifically designed for trainers who teach in a group environment. Composed of two modules, it will provide instructors with the skills to conduct safe Essential and Intermediate level Group SPX Reformer classes with energy and effective cueing techniques. Instructors are eligible to take the certification exam once they have successfully completed both modules 1 & 2. Upon completion of this course, instructors can take the crossover program should they decide to enter one of the Intensive or Comprehensive programs that cover customized private STOTT PILATES training. In addition to these general objectives, this course covers: | How to conduct an orientation session to promote Group Reformer classes to new clients | | Effective use of the reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination | | Twelve group reformer programs (Essential through Intermediate) with a variety of intensity levels | | Motivation and observation skills, as well as verbal cueing and imagery specific to group classes | | Standard modifications to help the instructor deal with different students in the class | | Form and functional anatomy involved in each exercise | | More than 120 Essential and Intermediate level exercises including warm ups and plyometric exercises using the Jumpboard, plus multiple modifications. |
Prerequisites | Working knowledge of functional anatomy | | 30 hours pilates classes | | Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness |
Duration
| 50 hours of instruction & supervised teaching | | Module 1 is 30 hours, Module 2 is 20 hours
| | After each 15 hour or 10 hour segment we recommend: | | Minimum 3 hours of observation | | Minimum 7 hours practice teaching | | Minimum 10 hours physical review | NOTE: Modules must be taken within six months of each other. CECs | 5.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE |
Required Course Materials |