STOTT PILATES^® Intensive Mat-Plus^™ 2nd Edition (IMP II) Course

• ✔ Learn 63 essential & intermediate exercises with modifications for diverse clients.
• ✔ Master postural analysis, cueing and exercise layering for effective programming.
• ✔ Train with the Flex-Band^®, Fitness Circle^® and Arc Barrel to enhance workouts.
• ✔ Flexible training – Scheduling is determined by each Training Center.
• ✔ Ideal for fitness professionals looking to fast-track their Pilates career.

Pilates Principles

• STOTT PILATES^® Principles for safe and effective movement.
• Theory and practice of postural analysis.

Complete Pilates Repertoire (63 exercises)

• Essential & Intermediate Matwork.
• Power workouts for strength and endurance.
• Exercise modifications for postural conditions and body types.

Practical Teaching & Programming

• Effective cueing, correction and communication skills.
• Use of Flex-Band^®, Fitness Circle^® and Arc Barrel for exercise variation.
• Group and private session programming.
• Exercise layering techniques for progressive learning.

Duration: Complete in 2 weeks or 3 weekends (varies by Training Center).

Observation – Watch STOTT PILATES Certified Instructors and Instructor Trainers in live sessions with clients or via Merrithew Connect^™.

Physical Review – Personally practice exercises learned in class.

Practice Teaching – Teach STOTT PILATES repertoire to clients, fellow students or via video sessions.

Note: Practice logs must be submitted before the final exam.

To accommodate different schedules, the IMP course is available in two modules:

IMP1 – Module 1 (Essential Matwork)

• ✔ 25 hours instruction & supervised teaching
• ✔ 6 hours observation
• ✔ 20 hours physical review
• ✔ 10 hours practice teaching
• ✔ Total: 61 hours
• ✔ CECs: 2.5 STOTT PILATES

IMP2 – Module 2 (Intermediate Matwork)

• ✔ 15 hours instruction & supervised teaching
• ✔ 4 hours observation
• ✔ 10 hours physical review
• ✔ 5 hours practice teaching
• ✔ Total: 34 hours
• ✔ CECs: 1.5 STOTT PILATES

• Matwork & Reformer Support Materials Book
  Required for IMP, IR, and CMR courses. This book only needs to be purchased once, even if taking multiple courses.
• Intensive Mat-Plus^™ Course Package Manual + Digital Video
  Both the manual and digital content are required. These can be purchased together as a package or separately, depending on shipping preferences.
• Comprehensive Matwork Manual
• Intensive Mat-Plus^™ Course Package (Digital Video Only)

Additional languages
A number of required resources are available in languages other than English. See options for additional languages.

Optional resources
These resources are not available at merrithew.com, however you may want to purchase these as additional resources for your practice.

• Trail Guide to the Body, Andrew Biel
• Anatomy Flash Cards, Anne Gilroy