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| Intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, the STOTT PILATES Intensive (Level 1) program focuses on expanding current knowledge while delivering complete instruction in STOTT PILATES principles and Essential and Intermediate exercises in a faster, paced format. | | |
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| |  Intensive Mat-Plus™ – IMP |
| | IMP Module 1 |
| | IMP Module 2 |
| | Intensive Reformer – IR |
| | IR Module 1 |
| | IR Module 2 |
| | Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels – ICCB |
| | Intensive Cadillac – ICAD |
| | Intensive Stabiity Chair – ICHR |
| | Intensive Barrels – IBRL |
| |  General Course Objectives |
| | Legend of Course Codes |
IMP provides you with the solid foundation and skills you need to develop effective and motivating group and personal training programs. This course teaches you to design and teach the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) Matwork repertoire, integrating light accessories to add variety and meet the specific needs of your clients. In addition to the
general course objectives, you will learn:
| Workout composition for personal and group training |
| Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts |
| Flex-Band, Fitness Circle and Arc Barrel workouts |
| Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation |
| Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions |
| How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises |
| Theory and practice of postural analysis |
| Exercise layering related to effective program design |
| 63 exercises plus multiple modifications |
Prerequisites | Working knowledge of functional anatomy |
| Minimum 30 hours Pilates classes/workouts |
| Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness* |
| *Applicants with a strong of history of Pilates participation and/or experience instructing students/clients in another field may also be considered |
Duration | 40 hours instruction and supervised teaching |
| Minimum 10 hours observation |
| Minimum 30 hours physical review |
| Minimum 15 hours practice teaching |
| Conducted over 2 weeks or 3 weekends |
| Total: 95 hours |
CECs | 4.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro |
Required Course Materials
Intensive Mat-Plus in two modules – IMP1 & IMP2.
To help accommodate your schedule, we also offer IMP in two separate modules. Completion of both modules is required to be eligible for certification.
Intensive Mat-Plus, Module 1 – IMP1
IMP Module 1 provides the solid foundation and skills needed to develop effective and motivating personal training programs. Learn to design and teach the Essential portion of the Level 1 repertoire, integrating light equipment and props to meet the specific needs of clients. In addition to the
general course objectives, you will learn:
| Workout composition for Essential-level personal training sessions |
| The STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles |
| Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel variations |
| Effective communication and observation skills |
| Verbal cueing and imagery strategies for performance enhancement and client motivation |
| Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions |
| How to incorporate resistance equipment to support or intensify exercises |
| Theory and practice of postural analysis |
| 38 exercises plus multiple modifications |
Prerequisites: | Working knowledge of functional anatomy |
| Minimum 30 hours Pilates classes/workouts |
| Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness* |
| *Applicants with a strong of history of Pilates participation and/or experience instructing students/clients in another field may also be considered |
Duration: | 25 hours instruction
In addition, students are required to complete: |
| Minimum 6 hours observation |
| Minimum 20 hours physical review |
| Minimum 10 hours practice teaching |
| Total: 36 hours |
NOTE: Modules must be taken within six months of each other.
CECs: | 2.5 STOTT PILATES; 2.5 ACE; 4.0 CFP |
Intensive Mat-Plus, Module 2 – IMP2
IMP Module 2 expands on the foundation developed in the first segment to develop effective and motivating personal training programs. Learn to design and teach sessions in the Intermediate portion of the Level 1 repertoire integrating light equipment and props to meet the specific needs of clients. In addition to the
general course objectives, you will learn:
| Workout composition for Intermediate-level personal training and group sessions |
| How to incorporate the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles in
Intermediate-level exercises |
| Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel variations |
| Effective communication and observation skills |
| Verbal cueing and imagery strategies for performance enhancement and client motivation |
| Exercise layering for effective program design |
| How to incorporate resistance equipment to support or intensify exercises |
| Practical application of postural analysis |
| 25 unique exercises plus multiple modifications and progressions |
Prerequisite: | IMP Module 1 |
Duration: | 15 hours instruction
In addition, students are required to complete: |
| Minimum 4 hours observation |
| Minimum 10 hours physical review |
| Minimum 5 hours practice teaching |
| Total: 19 hours |
NOTE: Modules must be taken within six months of each other.
CECs: | 1.5 STOTT PILATES; 1.5 ACE; 4.0 CFP |
This course teaches how to design and instruct Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) Reformer workouts in personal or group training settings for a range of clients. While IR may be taken prior to IMP, we recommend completing IMP first. In addition to the
general course objectives, you will learn:
| Effective use of the reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination |
| How to develop programs for personal and group classes |
| Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts |
| Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation |
| Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions |
| Theory and practice of postural analysis |
| Exercise layering related to effective program design |
| 122 exercises plus multiple modifications |
Prerequisites | Working knowledge of functional anatomy |
| Minimum 30 hours Pilates classes/workouts |
| Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness* |
| *Applicants with a strong of history of Pilates participation and/or experience instructing students/clients in another field may also be considered |
Duration | 50 hours instruction and supervised teaching |
| Minimum 10 hours observation |
| Minimum 40 hours physical review |
| Minimum 25 hours practice teaching |
| Conducted over 3 weeks or 4 weekends |
| Total: 125 hours |
CECs | 5.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro |
Required Course Materials
Intensive Reformer in two modules – IR1 & IR2.
To assist in accommodating your schedule, you can choose to take IR as two separate modules. Completion of both modules is required to be eligible for certification.
Intensive Reformer, Module 1 – IR1
This course teaches how to design and instruct Essential Reformer workouts in a personal training and group setting for a range of clients. Learn a variety of modifications and variations to expand programming options. In addition to the
general course objectives, you will learn:
| Effective use of the Reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination |
| How to develop programs for personal and group classes |
| Essential and Power workouts |
| Effective communication and observation skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performace
enhancement and client motivation |
| Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions |
| Theory and practice of postural analysis |
| How to incorporate resistance equipment to support or intensify exercises |
| Exercise layering for effective program design |
| 74 exercises plus multiple modifications |
Prerequisites: | Working knowledge of functional anatomy |
| Minimum 30 hours Pilates classes/workouts |
| Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness* |
| *Applicants with a strong of history of Pilates participation and/or experience instructing students/clients in another field may also be considered |
Duration: | 30 hours instruction
In addition, students are required to complete: |
| Minimum 6 hours observation |
| Minimum 25 hours physical review |
| Minimum 15 hours practice teaching |
| Total: 76 hours |
NOTE: Modules must be taken within six months of each other.
CECs: | 3.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro |
Intensive Reformer, Module 2 – IR2
This course teaches how to design and instruct Intermediate-level Reformer workouts in a personal
training and group setting for a range of clients. Learn a variety of modifications and variations to
expand programming options. In addition to the
general course objectives, you will learn:
| Effective use of the Reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral conditioning,
joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination |
| How to develop programs for personal and group classes |
| Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for
performance enhancement and client motivation |
| Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions |
| Theory and practice of postural analysis |
| Exercise layering for effective program design |
| 65 exercises plus multiple modifications |
Prerequisite: | Intensive Reformer, Module 1 |
Duration: | 20 hours instruction
In addition, students are required to complete: |
| Minimum 4 hours observation |
| Minimum 15 hours physical review |
| Minimum 10 hours practice teaching |
| Total: 49 hours |
NOTE: Modules must be taken within six months of each other.
CECs: | 2.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro |
The Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels course has been restructured into three seperate modules to allow you to choose which element to take, and when (they may be scheduled consecutively). Completion of all three modules below is required to be eligible for certification.
Intensive Cadillac – ICAD
ICAD prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the
Cadillac. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit
training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 125 exercises
on the Cadillac Trapeze Table. Beyond the
general course objectives, you will learn:
| Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral
extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination |
| How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment |
| Essential and Intermediate exercises and variations |
| Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery
for performance enhancement and client motivation |
| Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions |
| Exercise layering related to effective program design |
Prerequisites | IMP or IR or GM + XMP or GR + XRP |
Duration | 25 hours class instruction and supervised teaching |
| Minimum 10 hours observation |
| Minimum 15 hours physical review |
| Minimum 10 hours practice teaching |
| Total: 60 hours |
CECs | 2.5 STOTT PILATES; Can-Fit-Pro |
Required Course Materials
Intensive Stability Chair™ – ICHR
ICHR prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the
Stability Chair. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and
circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 63
exercises on the Stability Chair. Beyond the
general course objectives, you will learn:
| Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral
extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination |
| How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment |
| Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery
for performance enhancement and client motivation |
| Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions |
| Exercise layering related to effective program design |
Prerequisites | IMP or IR or GM + XMP or GR + XRP or CMR |
Duration | 15 hours class instruction and supervised teaching |
| Minimum 5 hours observation |
| Minimum 10 hours physical review |
| Minimum 10 hours practice teaching |
| Total: 40 hours |
CECs | 1.5 STOTT PILATES; Can-Fit-Pro |
Required Course Materials
Intensive Barrels – IBRL
IBRL prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the
Barrels. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit
training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 98 exercises
on the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel. Beyond the
general course objectives, you will learn:
| Effective use of equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity training, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination |
| How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment |
| Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation |
| Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions |
| Exercise layering related to effective program design |
Prerequisites | IMP or IR or GM + XMP or GR + XRP |
Duration | 10 hours class instruction and supervised teaching |
| Minimum 5 hours observation |
| Minimum 10 hours physical review |
| Minimum 5 hours practice teaching |
| Total: 30 hours |
CECs | 1.0 STOTT PILATES; Can-Fit-Pro |
Required Course Materials