The Core of the Matter! (30 Hours)

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. The fairly new professional now needs more professional knowledge to attract a growing market of clients with more specific needs. Gain more confidence, broaden your knowledge, and cater to a larger clientele base. Built beyond your existing expertise, enter Core Intelligence.

Course Description
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 will be illustrated with a unique PowerPoint presentation to address the core system such as the diaphragm and respiration, the pelvic floor and lumbar spine and related scapular stabilization.

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

An extensive manual accompanies the course and a certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.

This course is a mandatory prerequisite course for those intending to enroll in the LBDC for BBU training tracks. It 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.

This course offers CEC's for the PMA, ACE, and NATA.

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.

• October 27-31, 2010
• Daily: 9am-4pm
• Tuition: $1500