Core Intelligence

Core Intelligence - (4 days over 2 weekends; 9-6pm daily; $1,250)

The Core of the Matter!
A Pilates Specialty Training Workshop: This 4 day workshop is reccommended for anyone interested in pursuing a career as a Pilates Professional or as a Post-Graduate opportunity to review the latest science and biomechanics of Pilates. This course highlights the basic principles of biomechanically correct Pilates theories imperative to the historical repertoire generally taught. It teaches a safer and more effective approach to health and fitness.

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In a growing climate of popular “fast track” and modular Professional teacher training, little or no time is allotted for the essential understanding and foundation of movement. Down the line, the gap between repertoire and “real time” body knowledge grows. To be relevant, the fairly new professional now needs more professional knowledge to attract a growing market of clients with more specific needs. Core Intelligence will help you build beyond your existing expertise as you gain more confidence, broaden your knowledge, and develop skills that allow you to build and nuture a larger clientele base.

Core Intelligence is a preparatory or pre-Pilates course. The 30 hours of curriculum will cover the latest theories and principles of defining the core and its applications to the stable torso in the Pilates environment. The course is illustrated with an extensive manual that addresses the core system, including the diaphragm and respiratory system, the pelvic floor, lumbar as well as scapular related stability.

The Core Intelligence repertoire includes ‘the Sling Systems’, a cutting edge body of work created by Marie-José Blom that addresses every aspect of ‘the Core’. The ‘Sling Systems’ repertoire is reinforced by springs and slings on the trapeze table designed for biofeedback and technique support. The course is hands-on with active participation and role playing – both as student and instructor. The curriculum will focus on proper exercise biomechanics that enhance optimal form and alignment by mastering core stability in a stable environment and then challenging core stability in an unstable environment. The exercises progress systematically from the mat to the trapeze table where resistance is introduced to reinforce strength through optimal alignment.

This course is a valuable prerequisite for anyone with Pilates Professional training in mind and is now incorporated with LBDC's new 2012 teacher training modular format. This class also provides an excellent enhanced foundation and new repertoire skills for the already practicing instructor. Core Intelligence provides updated and exclusive material suitable for use in the clinical environment to refine rehabilitation protocols, back care classes and postpartum therapy according to principles introduced by Diane G. Lee, BSR, MCPA.

Core Stability...the process and skill of learning to exercise for peak performance.
Core Stability is the efficient integration of the trunk stabilizing muscles, thereby reducing premature excessive global recruitment and decreasing strain on the musculoskeletal system. It is desirable to apply these principles to all exercise and rehabilitation protocols as well as in activities of daily living. Instructors also benefit by using this system approach in their own bodies as they improve their stamina and reduce strain while teaching their clients. Learning Core Stability proficiency pre-strengthens those clients with special needs. Through the instructors understanding of core training they will better be able to reduce injury rates, improve effectiveness of training and identify and isolate faulty movement patterns.

To build range, one goes deeper first, not farther.

The Core Intelligence skill technique elevates Pilates instruction to a new teaching plateau for the instructor by embracing the highest standards of teaching.

How does the term ‘Core’ differ from the term ‘Powerhouse’?
Joseph Pilates developed the term ‘The Powerhouse’ to describe stabilizing the pelvis by turning on the abdominal muscles; one of the many reasons he was light years ahead of everyone else in physical training methodology.

The Powerhouse is often misinterpreted as a fast and heavy resistance workout, the true intention is mindful and precise movement. In the recent years exciting scientific research has come out that finally surpasses ‘what we knew then’ and has revolutionized how to proficiently train the stabilizing musculature and movement patterns, directing the concept to ‘working in’ first.

A certificate of attendance will be presented to each participant for 30 contact hours. The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes California Education Connection, as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers of Continuing Competency Courses in California. This course is eligible for 3.0 CEUs for PTs and PTAs in California. CEC is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education for CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS. This course also satisfies the requirements to obtain PDUs in the State of California for Occupational Therapists & Assistants. California Education Connection is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education.This course is eligible for 3.0 CEUs from the AOTA. The AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. NASM, NSCA, ACE, PMA pending.