Reformer Level 2 ONLINE Course

Reformer Pilates - Level 2

We want to thank you for choosing to purchase your Online Reformer Course with us.

The course content has been designed, filmed and is delivered to you by our Co-Founder Elisa Withers and Master Trainer Sarah Chambers, each part of your course has been broken down into manageable chunks for you to watch, stop, start and refresh over the 7 days that you have access for.

You have purchased a specific 7 day access to the course content and you will be notified and provided with the passwords for your course when this is live on your account to start studying.

Closer to the time of the course this education learner profile will be updated with all the course information you require.  And you will receive all course access codes the Monday of your chosen weeks access at approx. 8am UK time.

Online course offers lecture with demonstration.

 

Level two: A progression from Level 1 as we move into some of the intermediate movements, advancing the core exercises to begin to really strengthen and tone the core beyond that of a beginner. We begin to explore various positions on the reformer – lying, sitting, standing and split standing. We progress to higher level leg and arm strength and time work and begin to incorporate some of the more advanced mobility and stretch work.

As always if you have any questions or queries regarding the content please feel free to email us on info@appiamerica.com and we will be able to get the answers for your questions.

 

 

All information you need for your course is below:

APPI’s Reformer Pilates Level 2 is the second step of the APPI Reformer Pilates Certification Series.

The reformer is considered the most versatile piece of Pilates equipment and the most popular single piece of Pilates equipment used for rehabilitation today. This course progresses on from what was learned in APPI’s Reformer Pilates Level 1 course. During the course, you will learn further beginner and intermediate level movements, teaching skills for small group sessions and planning skills for small group sessions. APPI is firmly established as the leading force in the delivery of safe and effective Pilates teacher training for the allied health industry. APPI courses are now available throughout the USA and in over 20 countries worldwide. Based on the most up to date evidence, APPI’s Pilates for Rehabilitation – Reformer level 2 course provides rehabilitation professionals with the essential, fundamental knowledge to begin offering reformer Pilates exercises to their clients.

Learning Objectives

Following this course you will be able to:

  • Recognize the value of the Pilates Reformer machine to a rehabilitation facility
  • Teach a range of beginner and intermediate Reformer Pilates movements to small groups
  • Plan Reformer Pilates classes for small groups
  • Apply Reformer Pilates movements for the spine, hip/knee, foot/ankle and mid back/upper limb
  • Use Reformer Pilates movements that cover control, strength, mobility and stretch
  • Modify Reformer Pilates movements for different clinical populations

Speaker Bio

Sarah Chambers graduated in Human Biology from Oxford Brookes University, England and then went on to complete her training as a physiotherapist in 1992 from Birmingham University, England.  She worked briefly in the NHS before moving to a leading private hospital in North London, the Hospital Of St John and St Elizabeth for 18 years, where she developed a keen interest in movement dysfunction, lumbopelvic stability and muscle imbalances, initially developing a Back Care Exercise program with the National Back Pain Association, following her study with the Kinetic Control group.

Sarah was introduced to the APPI method of Pilates in 2005, subsequently completing all her APPI Matwork Pilates training (2005 – 2008). The APPI method of clinical Pilates focuses on using specific based Pilates exercises to rehabilitate patients back to optimal health and body balance. With her physiotherapy background, Sarah has extensive experience in biomechanical analysis and postural screening to reveal the cause of injury or imbalance.  She is passionate that with this knowledge and education, the rehabilitation benefits of Pilates can provide clients, from a variety of backgrounds, improved postural awareness, and help them to develop a deeper understanding of their own bodies. With the versatility of Pilates complete beginners to elite athletes can incorporate it into their program with the ability to transfer the skills they have learnt, into their daily activities achieving their goals with great results!

Sarah is also an APPI International Master trainer, sharing her infectious enthusiasm for Pilates with a wide range of audiences all over Europe, South Africa and Continental US. Her extensive clinical and teaching expertise has earned her the opportunity to work with World Leaders in Pilates Education, presenting workshops at the APPI International Conference. She has also produced 2 DVDS on Standing Pilates with a beginner class aimed at those who struggle with working on the mat. The Intermediate class is aimed at those who wish to improve balance, flexibility and strength in a functional position which will then equip them to return to their sport.

What do you need to do first?

Please download all materials below prior to starting the course.

Click here to download your Reformer Level 2 Manual

The password to open your manual is 20RE320

 

Session 1: Reformer Class

 

Session 2: Movement session: Back rowing series: Plough, Open book, Biceps, Triceps on Reformer

 

Session 3: Movement session: Back rowing series: Roll down, Roll down with biceps curl, Roll down with obliques on reformer

 

Session 4: Movement session: Side arm series, spine twist

 

Session 5: Movement session: Front rowing series

 

Session 6: Long box: Arms pulling straps, Legs pulling straps

 

Session 7: Short box series

 

Session 8: Knee stretches

 

Session 9: Workshop: Reformer on the Mat with the Pilates Tube Band

As the Reformer Certification Series is based solely on a Reformer please have this all ready and set up for your course, there are also components on the course where a Jump Board and Reformer Box is used, so it is advisable to have these pieces of equipment ready.

There are various modifications talked through on the course with the use of a Head Cushion, Pilates Circle, Pilates Band and Soft Ball, so if you have these pieces of equipment it is useful to have these at hand for your course attendance.

Please ensure that you have a space that is clear of items so you can follow along with the practical elements of the course.

If you do have any other Pilates equipment please make this available for your course e.g. Pilates soft ball, Pilates band, Pilates magic circle.

** It is not essential for you to have this equipment to partake and complete the course.

Please complete the feedback form below.  Please note your certificate of attendance will be sent to you electronically to the email address that you have provided once you have filled out your feedback form, you will receive it within 2 weeks.

 

APPI – Reformer Level 2 ONLINE Course Feedback & Self-Reflection

Medical Disclaimer

Neither the APPI nor any of its International Representatives, course organizer or hosts, accept any responsibility for any bodily harm that may arise during or after attendance on APPI courses.

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Please Note: All APPI USA courses are purchased through APPI USA’s license holder Global Healthcare Education.

Fees: Fees for courses will include tutorials, manuals, morning and afternoon tea and a certificate of attendance. APPI USA takes no responsibility for any additional costs incurred outside of the fees charged.

Matwork and CPD Cancellations and Transfers: Cancellations and transfers are accepted with written notice 14 days prior to the start date. There is a $60.00 admin fee per cancellation or transfer. Participants are allowed to transfer twice, after which no refunds will be given. Once you are within 14 days of the course start date, no cancellations, transfers or refunds will be permitted.

Equipment and Reformer Series Cancellations and Transfers: Cancellations and transfers are accepted with written notice 14 days prior to the start date. There is a admin fee of 20% of the original payment per cancellation or transfer. Once you are within 14 days of the course start date, no cancellations, transfers or refunds will be permitted.

Insufficient funds: A $30 fee will be charged for invalid cheques or declined credit card transactions due to insufficient funds.

3rd Party Payments: If a third party is responsible for payment, the attendee space on the chosen programme will not be confirmed until full payment has been received by APPI USA. Only once full payment is received will the confirmation letter be sent out to the delegate and their space reserved.

Pregnancy Guidelines: In the first trimester, all courses should be suitable for an uncomplicated pregnancy. This is providing that you exercise pre-pregnancy and have discussed this with you GP / Midwife. However, with the exception of our Ante & Post Natal course, we would generally recommend against participating in courses after the 1st trimester, as you will not be able to experience all the movements yourself during this time.
Please view our full pregnancy guidelines by clicking here or by visiting our resource centre.

Photo/Video Release: APPI will occasionally have photographs and/or promotional videos taken during the event for use in print and electronic marketing materials including (but not limited to) brochures, advertisements, newsletters and the APPI and other associated websites. APPI retains the full rights to use these materials in promoting and marketing all courses, workshops, future conferences and any other APPI events not mentioned herein.

Cancellation by APPI: In the case of minimum course participant numbers not being achieved, APPI reserves the right to cancel courses/training programs at any given time. In this event full refunds will be given.

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