Pre-Requisites
- Pilates Matwork Course
Course Outline
- Review of Pilates principles
- Postural assessment
- Pilates Breathing technique in fine detail (myths and reality)
- Equipment safety and maintenance checklist
- Cadillac (arguably the most versatile Pilates apparatus)
- Cadillac repertoire (value for pelvic-lumbar and scapular stabilisation)
- Cadillac repertoire (goals and application for postural imbalances).
- Modifications and progressions (how to change Cadillac exercises for individuals with limited movement, when to omit exercises, how to increase the intensity safely)
- How to design a balanced Pilates session using Cadillac.
- What to do if you can only afford/have space for either Cadillac or Reformer.
- Reformer exercises which can be performed on Cadillac.
- Teaching skills.
- Practice teaching, theoretical assignment.
Dates in 2024
Friday, 26 January from 9am- 5pm
Saturday, 27 January from 9am- 5pm
Sunday, 28 January from 9am- 5pm
Only 6 students will be accepted. Book soon to avoid disappointment.
Cost: R10500
Early Bird Special: Pay in full by 1 December 2023 and save R1250 (you only pay R9250). T&Cs apply.
To qualify for the special offer, the full amount must be paid by the advertised due date. A payment plan is available and must be arranged in advance. A non-refundable and non-transferrable R3500 deposit (which forms a part of the full fee) is required to secure your place in the course.
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Pilates Academy SA Instructor Training Program
| Dates | Place | Details | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov - 10 Dec 2023 | Camps Bay, Cape Town | Beginner & Intermediate Mat Work Course | Book Now |
| 26, 27, 28 Jan 2024 | Camps Bay, Cape Town | Cadillac Course | Book Now |
| 1, 2, 3 March 2024 | Camps Bay, Cape Town | Reformer Course | Book Now |
| 2024 - To be confirmed | Camps Bay, Cape Town | Pilates Accessories Course (small ball, stretch band and roller) | |
| 2024 - To be confirmed | Camps Bay, Cape Town | Pilates During Pregnancy | |
| 2024 - To be confirmed | Camps Bay, Cape Town | Advanced Pilates Mat Work Course | |
| 2024 - To be confirmed | Camps Bay, Cape Town | Pilates with Rotation Course for Scoliosis and Sport |
National Pilates Certification Program
(International Registration)
Pilates Academy SA teacher training courses comply with the standards outlined by the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP), formerly known as Pilates Method Alliance (PMA®). This is the only worldwide register for comprehensively trained Pilates professionals. For more information please visit www.nationalpilatescertificationprogram.org; www.pilatesmethodalliance .org Although it is optional, with continued Pilates education and working experience, certified instructors may consider writing the NPCP third-party exam. A successful pass in this would enable certified instructors to be registered worldwide. Students and Graduates of the Pilates Academy SA must adhere to the NPCP Code of Ethics.