If this is your first time attending a course with us, we welcome you, if you are seasoned Pilates Course attendee, we welcome you back.
This is your education learner profile where you will find all the information regarding your course, schedule, supporting documentation and learning materials required for your course participant.
How your Education Learner Profile Works?
Once you have secured your date and place on this course you will see below under “Course Content” all the lessons associated with your course.
Please ensure you read lesson 1-5 prior to coming onto each of your levels and mark these lessons as complete.
Lessons 6 – 9 is your course content, which is the content that is restricted to the 1 month access. We advise that for lesson 9 where possible you have someone to act as your client so you can practice teaching.
Lesson 10 is your revision module, which will remain active on your account for you to watch as many times as you would like to, you must still mark this lesson as complete to receive your certificate of attendance.
Lesson 11 explains about the Cadillac Exam which you will be eligible to take after attending the Cadillac course and completing your logbook hours, or alternatively if you are taking the other individual Large Equipment Courses (Split Pedal, Reformer and Arc Barrel) you can wait and take the Large Equipment Exam.
Lessons 12-13 are your final steps for completing the course, and will explain how you can download your certificate of attendance.
If you have any questions leading up to your course, please don’t hesitate to contact us on info@appiamerica.com.
Online Course Access Timetable
Access starts on the first day of your chosen month @ 8:30am UK Time
Access Ends: Last day of the month @ 11:59pm UK Time
You will receive a email into your inbox on your chosen start date at approx. 8:30am UK time, please keep an eye out on your inbox and junk folder.
Course Overview
APPI’s Cadillac course is a 4 day program that will take you through an enormous variety of exercises and the in depth reasoning behind each and every exercise that we are so well known for. We will analyze each exercise to look at the clients performance of the movement, any dysfunction that we may see and how to assess and manage this to lead your client back to full health and wellness. The course will progress the exercises over the 4 days from beginner all the way to full strength and conditioning exercises.
During the course you’ll learn a large variety of beginner, intermediate and advanced original and APPI evolved Pilates movements along with countless modifications and variations. Special consideration is made to movement selection, muscle recruitment and patterning, alignment, modification feedback and progression throughout the tutorials. The Cadillac is especially good at looking at rehabilitation of the upper limb with a huge range of shoulder specific exercises. IN addition, the range of mobilization and articulation movements that can be performed on the Cadillac is superior to any other piece of the equipment Pilates has to offer. With exercises from lying, to kneeling and all the way to standing their really is no limit to what you can achieve, adapt and evolve with your Cadillac based repertoire.
Whilst the theoretical workshops will develop and refine visual, tactile and audio cueing, one to one program planning, home exercise program planning and group teaching for students to develop their skills and confidence to become comprehensive and articulate teachers.
The program will look at individual teaching and 1:1 program planning as well as discuss how to run mixed studio sessions where you incorporate other pieces of equipment into a group session.
- Cadillac Certification - Prepare for Your Course
- Support Materials
- Course Schedule
- Pilates Pro Live Offer
- Cadillac Online - Pre Course Lectures
- Module Online 1 - Cadillac Series
- Module 2 - Online Certification Cadillac Series
- Module 3 - Online Certification Cadillac Series
- Module 4 - Online Certification Cadillac Series
- Cadillac Certification Revision Module
- How the Cadillac Certification Exam Works
- Online Course Certificate of Completion
- Feedback Form
To prepare for the course we firstly recommend that if you have attended APPI Matwork Level One that you review your manual to familiarise yourself with the Pilates principles of teaching.
Secondly, we recommend that you view our APPI Pilates TV for some of our Online Classes to become familiar with the APPI teaching style prior to the course.
You sign up for a 10 day no obligation free trial to watch these classes.
To help prepare for the course, please note the checklist of suggestions:
- Read the course schedule
- Bring loose, suitable clothing to exercise in
- If you have attended our Matwork Level One please review matwork level one manual
Course Manual
Please see below for the link to your digital Cadillac Series Course manual to support you through the course content, please feel free to have this open on a separate device or print the manual prior to the course starting. The password to open this document is 21CADIL21
Please Click Here to Download the Online Cadillac Manual
** please note that the schedule in the manual has been slightly altered, please see your next lesson for the full schedule break down.
Logbook
Day 1
Welcome to the course, how it works, and exam
Getting to know your Cadillac
5 Key Elements on the Cadillac
Slings workshop
Beginner Class
Surface Anatomy Spine and Pelvis
Surface Anatomy of the Hip
Foot series on Cadillac
Heels
Toes & First Position
Lower & lift
Walking
Second series on Cadillac
Parallel, External & Internal rotation”
Single leg series on Cadillac
Tabletop
Bicycle
Single heel
Feet in straps in Cadillac
Beginner scissors
Bend & stretch
Lift & lower
Leg circles
Surface Anatomy Shoulder
Beginner Cadillac:
Scapula isolations Trapezius
Draw down
Serratus Anterior
Overhead Reach
Train toot
Lat draw down
Day 2
Intermediate Cadillac Class
Intermediate Cadillac
Front rowing
Back rowing
Side arm series
Mid back series
Hundreds
Flexion on the Cadillac
Half roll down
Roll down
Shoulder bridge
Airplane preps
Overhead reach with roll up
Cat stretch
Forward push thru
Standing forward thru
Extension on the Cadillac
Breast stroke prep
Swan dive
Spread eagle
Rotation on the Cadillac
Round the world
Twist with pulses
Spine twist
The Saw
Lateral flexion on the Cadillac
Mermaid
Mermaid with rotation
Stretching
Lat Dorsi Stretch and Erector Spinae Stretch
Ballet Stretches
Leg Press
Monkey Stretch
Quad Stretch
Stretching Workshop
Day 3
Large Equipment Circuits Pilates Class
Class Planning Workshop
Core abdominal series on Cadillac
Teaser series
Lumbo-pelvic stability on the Cadillac
Walks
Beats
Lift & Lower
Side kick
Bicycle
Leg circles
Scapulothoracic stabilization on Cadillac
Lat press
Overhead press
Snow angels
Full body integration on Cadillac
Spread eagle
Spread eagle with press up
Abdominal strengthening flow
Spinal Mobility Flow Workshop
Gluteals Workshop
Arm flow workshop
Visual imagery workshop
Case Study 1:1 workshop
Self-program workshop
Day 4
Advanced Cadillac Class
How this revision Day will work
Teaching and Exercise Revision
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Discover the benefits of each of our carefully designed Pilates classes whereby each exercises selected has a specific aim and focus just for you.
We advise that prior to starting your access to the Cadillac Certification Series that you watch these pre-course lectures, these lectures will remain on your account after your course access has expired.
These lectures have been taken from the in person Equipment Series and are also a part of the Split Pedal Chair Online Course, so if you have already completed the Split Pedal Chair Course you won’t need to watch these again unless you would like to refresh your learning.
Please note as these have been taken from our Full Equipment Series there may be a reference to the Reformer, Split Pedal Chair and the Arc Barrel Course, but the anatomy covered is still relevant.
Click here to download the Equipment Level 1 Lecture Notes
Click here to download the Equipment Level 2 Lecture Notes
Click here to download the Equipment Level 3 Lecture Notes
Mark complete when you have watched all three pre-course lectures
Welcome to your Module 1 of the Online Cadillac Series.
The first in a series of four modified Pilates equipment training courses. Based on the most up to date evidence of spinal stability, strength/conditioning and pain – this is the essential Pilates equipment training series for anyone working in rehabilitation.
You will have received a access code to access this course which is activie for 1 month.
Once you have inputted the access code, your video will remain available and you can watch this as many times as you would like to over your 1 month access.
1 – Welcome and Introduction (7 Minutes)
2 – Getting to know your Cadillac (35 Minutes)
Page 4
3 – The 5 Key Elements Workshop (35 minutes)
Page 5 – 13
4 – Slings Workshop (17 Minutes)
5 – Beginner Cadillac Class (1 hour)
6- Surface Anatomy of the Spine and Pelvis Workshop (16 Minutes)
Page 93
7 – Surface Anatomy of the Hip (9 Minutes)
Page 94
8 – Foot Series (25 Minutes)
Page 14 – 17
9 – Second Series (12 Minutes)
Page 18
10 – Single Leg Series (19 Minutes)
Page 19 – 21
11 – Feet in Straps (40 Minutes)
Page 22 – 27
12 – Surface Anatomy of the Upper Limb and Shoulder
Page 95 – 96
Beginner Cadillac Movements
13a – Scapulo Isolations – Overhead Reach (20 Minutes)
Page 28 – 31
13b – Train Toot – Lat Draw Down (17 Minutes)
Page 32 – 33
Mark complete when you have watched all the course content for Module 1
Welcome to your Module 2 of the Online Cadillac Series.
The next level in the Pilates equipment training series which builds upon the movements, understanding, cueing skills and exercise selection framework from Module 1.
You will have received a access code to access this course which is active for 1 month.
Once you have inputted the access code, your video will remain available and you can watch this as many times as you would like to over your 1 month access.
14 – Intermediate Cadillac Class (1 hour)
15 – Intermediate Cadillac Exercises
15a – Front Rowing (22 Minutes)
Page 34-36
15b – Back Rowing (20 Minutes)
Page 37-40
15c – Side Arm Series (22 Minutes)
Page 41-45
15d – Mid Back Series (20 Minutes)
Page 46-51
16 – Flexion on the Cadillac
16a – Half Roll Down – Airplane Preps (40 Minutes)
Page 52 – 55
16b – Cat Stretch – Standing Forward Push Through (20 Minutes)
Page 57 – 59
16c – Shoulder Bridge (18 Minutes)
Page 54
17 – Extension on the Cadillac (24 Minutes)
Page 60 – 62
18 – Rotation on the Cadillac (28 Minutes)
Page 63 – 66
19 – Lateral Flexion on the Cadillac (15 Minutes)
Page 67-68
20 – Stretching on the Cadillac (37 Minutes)
Page 69 – 77
21 – Stretching Workshop (50 Minutes)
Page 101
Welcome to your Module 3 of the Online Cadillac Series.
The next level in the Cadillac Seroes focuses on flexion, extension, rotation and lateral flexion based on movements.
You will have received a access code to access this course which is active for 1 month.
Once you have inputted the access code, your video will remain available and you can watch this as many times as you would like to over your 1 month access.
22 – Circuits Class (1 hour 4 Minutes)
23 – Class Planning Workshop (25 Minutes)
Page 121 – 127
24 – Core Abdominal Series on the Cadillac (18 Minutes)
Page 78-81
25 – Lumbo Pelvic Stability on the Cadillac (25 Minutes)
Page 82 – 87
26 – Scapulothoracic Stabilisation on the Cadillac (19 Minutes)
Page 88 – 90
27 – Full body Integration on the Cadillac (16 Minutes)
Page 91-92
28 – Abdominal Strengthening Flow Workshop (25 Minutes)
29 – Spinal Mobility Flow Workshop (24 Minutes)
30 – Gluteals Flow Workshop (22 Minutes)
31 – Arm Flow Workshop (24 Minutes)
32 – Visual Imagery Workshop (12 Minutes)
Page 97
33 – Case Study 1:1 Workshop (17 Minutes)
Page 98
34 – Self Programme Progression (15 Minutes)
Page 99
Mark complete when you have downloaded your manual
Welcome to your final Module (4) of the Online Cadillac Series.
The fourth and final level in series. Module 4 is focusing on recapping all of the content that you have learnt over the last 3 modules. We advise that you have someone to act as your client when you are completing this content.
You will have received a access code to access this course which is active for 1 month.
Once you have inputted the access code, your video will remain available and you can watch this as many times as you would like to over your 1 month access.
35 – Advanced Cadillac Class (52 Minutes)
36 – How this day will work (6 Minutes)
37 – Revision Day 1
37a – Foot Series (13 Minutes)
37b – second series (3 Minutes)
37c – Single Leg Series (8 Minutes)
37d – Feet In Straps (13 Minutes)
37e – Scapula Isolations Trapezius, Draw Down & Overhead Reach (7 Minutes)
37f – Serratus Anterior (4 Minutes)
37g – Train Toot And Lat Draw Down (6 Minutes)
38 – Revision Day 2
38a – Front Rowing (7 Minutes)
38b – Back Rowing (9 Minutes)
38c – Side Arms Series (10 Minutes)
38d – Mid Back Series (9 Minutes)
38d – Half & Full Roll Down (10 Minutes)
38e – Shoulder Bridge (5 Minutes)
38f – Airplanes Preps (9 Minutes)
38g – Overhead Reach With Roll Up, Cat Stretch, Forward And Standing Forward Push Thru (15 Minutes)
38h – breast stroke prep and swan dive (8 Minutes)
38i – Spread Eagle (4 Minutes)
38j – Round the world and twist with pulses (8 Minutes)
38k -The Saw (4 Minutes)
38l – Mermaid & Mermaid Rotation (6 Minutes)
38m – Lat Dorsi & Erector Spinae Stretch (4 Minutes)
38n – Ballet Stretches (6 Minutes)
38o – leg press and monkey stretch (6 Minutes)
38p – Quads Stretch (3 Minutes)
39 – Revision Day 3
39a – teaser series (11 Minutes)
39b – Walking And Beats (8 Minutes)
39c – Lift & Lower – Leg Circles (12 Minutes)
39d – Lat Press & Overhead Press (6 Minutes)
39e – Snow Angels (6 Minutes)
39f – Spread Eagle with Push Up (7 Minutes)
Mark complete when you have watched this revision module.
You can revisit this revision module after your course access has ended.
First thing to ask is….
Which courses have you already completed or certified in and what is your end goal?
If you have completed a Matwork Certification and your end goal is to add APPI Certified Cadillac Instructor to your repertoire, then all you need to do is complete the logbook and the Cadillac solo practical exam (details can be found below)
Or alternatively your end goal might be that you want to become a APPI Fully Certified Instructor (our gold standard) and you have already completed a Matwork Certification and possibly the APPI Reformer Certification, and you are planning to complete the rest of the APPI Split Pedal and Arc Barrel courses, then we would advise for you to complete all the individual modules of the Large Equipment Series and then take the Large Equipment Exam which is in 2 parts and incorporates all 4 pieces of the large equipment. This way you can gain the Gold Standard of APPI Fully Certified Instructor and there is only a 2 part exam to complete rather than multiple practical exams.
Why should I sit the certification exam?
- Gain a new career
- Stand out in an interview
- Start your own business
- Work wherever and whenever you like
- Demand a pay rise as a specialist instructor
- Increase your results with patients and clients
- Expand your services and offerings
- Gain a sporting team or corporate Pilates contract
APPI has spent years developing what is now recognised as the premier Pilates Rehabilitation program. By gaining a qualification as a Cadillac Certified Pilates Instructor you are gaining an entire new career. In today’s world this qualification is just as valuable as any degree or work experience. Many of our graduates are now running successful Pilates businesses, be it stand alone classes, studio’s or sporting and corporate contract work.
Cadillac Certification Exam
Practical Exam Structure:
We would like you to prepare a 60 minute Pilates Equipment 1:1 session that you will film using the Cadillac we ask that you give a short introduction introducing yourself and you client.
Please remember that when you introduce your client that we require you to provide a brief background of the client you are working with and the aims of the session you have planned.
Candidates will be assessed on their programme planning, clinical reasoning, precision of teaching skills, accuracy and relevance of verbal and tactile teaching and quality of feedback as well as their ability to demonstrate the movements to a high level themselves.
Assessment Criteria:
- Correct exercise taught
- Demonstration given
- Quality of demonstration
- Explanation of exercise given
- Clarity of explanation given
- Clarity of teaching instructions
- Use of verbal feedback
- Use of tactile feedback
- Appropriate use of visualisation
- Overall attention to posture
- Attention to your posture
- Voice clarity
- Volume of voice
- Overall ability to give the required feedback
- Overall nature of teaching instructions
- Ability to modify exercises when required
- Overall attention to posture of patient
If you have attended a course with us previously, you will be used to completing your course feedback through our APPI Pilates app or even when we had paper forms.
After you have submitted your feedback form, we will email you your certificate of completion. Please ensure you complete the feedback form on the last day of your course content access as your certificate of attendance reflects your completion date.
Complete your feedback form below.