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Students will learn to assess client needs and build effective, streamlined programs to optimize client results. This involves the use of all Balanced Body Pilates Equipment. Students will also learn to assist each exercise through hands-on guidance, how and when to progress client programs and the language of teaching, using imagery and touch to communicate movement.
Mat Exercises from Core Intelligence to Traditional Repertoire
Learn Core Intelligence Protocol to introduce your new clients to the basic alignment and strength concepts of the body via basic mat exercises. This section covers the latest sciences in core stability techniques and the transitions from mat to equipment, so that students learn to move with the required strength, flexibility and freedom first to prepare for equipment use with resistance. Mat exercise repertoire will permit you to lead group classes and offer workout options for your clients at any level of proficiency. This repertoire of knowledge incorporates suitable material for pre and post maternity and backcare!
Clinically Oriented
This integrated section in the form of labs prepares teachers for developing safe and therapeutic programs for clients during or post rehabilitation. This includes common problems related to poor alignment, common alignment problems of the spine, as well as foot, knee and hip injuries.
Dance and Sports Injury Prevention
Learn the anatomical requirements for appropriate movement biomechanics and the most common muscle imbalances that occur from incorrect technique. With this knowledge, most common dance and athletic injuries can be avoided. You can help build a corrective program to help clients prevent injuries and learn to work more effectively with their bodies and optimize their performance potential.
Posture Analysis and Trouble-Shooting
Learn a step-by-step process assessing where a client may need more strength or greater range of motion. This enables you to efficiently coach the client into optimal postural habits. Improve posture and alignment instantly by learningto prepare the environment according to the client's needs.
Functional Anatomy and Movement Biomechanics
This section is introduced and supported visually on a 3-dimensional level by combination of lecture, lab and Primal Picture Technology. Understand the importance of form, alignment and efficiency of movement and the connection between breathing, posture and alignment. Learn the principles of muscle testing for assessment of strength vs. length imbalances resulting in the ability to adapt an exercise and maximize movement efficiency of specific muscle systems.
Taking Care of Business (Module III)
This section of the course is an essential insight for the future instructor. This curriculum includes information and guidelines for:
-what makes a good instructor
-what makes a successful business
-practice according to PMA standards
-business structure and business ethics
Apprenticing & Practical Application
Observation and hands-on teaching of actual clients will bring you confidence and prepare you to teach with ease and expertise. Apprenticing also reinforces your knowledge of exercises and flushes out questions about your understanding of them.
Full course requirements of practical application include:
Total Hours include Core Intelligence and Modules I, II and III: 477 hours
<p><em>The P.L.C. Curriculum will continue in 2011.</em> For further Pilates training opportunities, check out our <strong><a title="LBDC for BBU Pilates Professional Program" href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76:lbdc-for-bbu-pilates-professional-program&catid=26&Itemid=125">LBDC for Balanced Body University</a></strong> program as well as the <a title="Master Mentorship Program" href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70:plc-master-evolution-series&catid=24&Itemid=120"><strong>Master Mentorship</strong></a> programs.</p> |
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