Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Weekly tasks for Pilates
  • 2

    Review of Posture and Core A&P

    • Workbook Posture and core

    • Posture and core. Powerpoint

    • Posture and core 1

    • Posture and core 2

    • Posture and core 3
  • 3

    Pilates Theory

    • Principles of Mat based Pilates

    • Principles of Mat Based Pilates powerpoint

    • Planning Mat based Pilates

    • Planning Mat based pilates

    • Instructing mat based pilates

    • Instructing mat based pilates powerpoint
  • 4

    Learner Assessment record explained

    • Video of Learner assessment record

    • Learner assessment record

    • Pilates Knowledge questions

    • Pilates Knowledge questions assessment
  • 5

    "Setting the bones", breathing technique and core engagement

    • Seated Position

    • Breathing technique

    • Supine position

    • Core engagement

    • All 4s position

    • Side lying position

    • Standing position

    • Worksheet: breathing and core engagement

    • Worksheet "setting the bones"/positions

    • Worksheet "setting the bones"

    • Worksheet: breathing and core engagement
  • 6

    Consultation and client assessment

    • Consultation form and programme planning document

    • Consultation form and programming video

    • Posture and ROM assessment sheet

    • Posture and ROM assessment video

    • Consultation and Programme assessment
  • 7

    Full Pilates class

    • Full Pilates class

    • Home Pilates class

    • Pilates class

    • Mobility focused class
  • 8

    Assessing your client

    • Measuring height and weight

    • Measuring blood pressure

    • Postural assessment

    • Assessing correct posture

    • Ankle Dorsiflection

    • Hip Internal rotation test

    • Thomas test (hip flexor range)

    • 90-90 rotator cuff/pec mobility test

    • Thoracic extension mobility test

    • Neck turns ROM testing
  • 9

    Exercises in each range of movement

    • Flexion supine (knee folds)

    • Flexion seated (spine stretch)

    • Flexion all 4s (cat)

    • Extension prone (swimming)

    • Extension sidelying (oyster)

    • Extension Supine (bridge)

    • Circumduction seated (arm circle)

    • Circumduction supine (leg circle)

    • Rotation all 4s (thread the needle)

    • Rotation all 4s (thread the needle)

    • Rotation seated (spine twists)

    • Workbook: planes of motion
  • 10

    Final assessment piece (Video Assessment)

    • Final assessment piece (video assessment)