- Comprehensive Course
- Comprehensive - Course Schedule
- Comprehensive - Course Materials
- Comprehensive - Pilates Self Practice
- Comprehensive - Logbook Requirements
- Comprehensive - Anatomy and Physiology Self Study
- Comprehensive - Pilates Equipment
- Comprehensive - Induction Day
- Comprehensive Module 1
- Comprehensive Module 2
- Comprehensive Module 3
- Comprehensive Module 4
- Comprehensive Module 5
- Comprehensive Module 6
The course content has been designed, filmed, and is delivered to you by our Co-Founder Glenn Withers, each part of your course has been broken down into manageable chunks for you to watch, stop, start, and refresh over the 6 months that you have access for.
You have purchased a specific 6 month 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 1st Monday of your chosen weeks access.
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.
Induction day:
9:00 am Welcome Speech and Introduction to APPI.
9:15 am Self introduction and aims of the course, why are you here etc..
9:30 am Pilates Class – Beginner
10:30 am Morning break
11:00 am Theory: History of Pilates
11:30 am Theory: The history and development of the APPI Method
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Theory and Practical: The 5 key elements of Pilates Practice
3:30 pm Afternoon Break
4:00 pm Theory: Anatomy – Joint planes of movement and joint movement review.
5:00 pm Finish
Module 1:
Day 1:
8:45 am Arrival and Registration.
9:00 am Beginner level Pilates Class
10:00 am Morning Break
10:30 am Theory: The Spine.
11:30 am Practical: Surface Anatomy of the Spine Practical.
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Practical: The Fundamental Movements
3:30 pm Afternoon Break
4:00 pm Theory: Elements of teaching exercise and class set up
Practical: Teaching workshop using a common topic to the individual
5:00 pm Finish
Day 2:
8:45 am Arrival and Registration
9:00 am Pilates class
10:00 am Morning Break
10:30 am Theory: Anatomy of the Hip and Pelvis
11:30 am Practical: Surface Anatomy of the Hip and Pelvis
12:00 pm Practical: Review of the Pilates Fundamental movements
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Practical: Beginner Exercises and The Pilates Teaching Script
3:30 pm Afternoon Break
4:00 pm Group Teaching of Beginner Exercises
5:00 pm Finish
Module 2:
Day 3:
8:45 am Arrival and Registration
9:00 am Pilates Class
10:00 am Morning Break
10:30 am Theory: Anatomy review of Knee, foot and ankle
11:30 am Practical: Surface anatomy of knee, foot and ankle
12:00 am Question and answer or teaching review of previous exercises
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Practical: Beginner Exercises continued
3:30 pm Afternoon break
4:00 pm Group Teaching practice
5:00 pm Finish
Day 4:
8:45 am Arrival and Registration
9:00 am Pilates Class
10:00 am Morning Break
10:30 am Theory: Anatomy review of Neck, shoulder and Upper Limb
11:30 am Practical: Surface anatomy of Neck, shoulder and Upper Limb
12:00 pm Question and answer or teaching review of previous exercises
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Practical: Beginner Exercises continued
3:30 pm Afternoon break
4:00 pm Group Teaching practice
5:00 pm Finish
Module 3:
Day 5:
8:45 am Arrival and Registration
9:00 am Pilates Class
10:00 am Morning Break
10:30 am Review of Class Program design from previous session.
11:00 am Practical: Initial sessions and Postural Assessments
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Practical: Beginner exercises continued:
3:30 pm Afternoon break
4:00 pm Group Pilates teaching Practice of today’s exercises.
5.00 pm Finish
Day 6:
8:45 am Arrival and Registration
9:00 am Pilates Class delivered by delegates – Feedback delivered after class.
10:00 am Morning Break
10:30 am Theory: How to structure a Pilates Class
11:30 am Theory: The role of the Pilates Teacher
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Practical: Intermediate exercises continued:
3:30 pm Afternoon break
4:00 pm Group Pilates teaching Practice of today’s exercises.
5.00 pm Finish
Module 4:
Day 7:
8:45 am Arrival and Registration
9:00 am Pilates Class
10:00 am Morning Break
10:30 am Practical: Stretching techniques for Pilates Instructors
11:30 am Stretching in Pilates classes
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Practical: Intermediate exercises
3:30 pm Afternoon break
4:00 pm Group Pilates teaching Practice of today’s exercises.
5.00 pm Finish
Day 8:
8:45 am Arrival and Registration
9:00 am Pilates Class – Intermediate
10:00 am Morning Break
10:30 am Theory: Developing your Pilates Service:
11:30 am Practical: Exercise review:
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Practical: Intermediate exercises continued:
3:30 pm Afternoon break
4:00 pm Group Pilates teaching Practice of today’s exercises.
5.00 pm Finish
Module 5:
Day 9:
8:45 am Arrival and Registration
9:00 am Pilates Class – Advanced
10:00 am Morning Break
10:30 am Theory: Teaching Skills: The Art of Imagery
11:30 am Practical: Visual Imagery
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Warm – Up Variations
3:30 pm Afternoon break
4:00 pm Practical: Warm – Up Variations continued
5.00 pm Finish
Day 10:
8:45 am Arrival and Registration
9:00 am Pilates Class – Advanced
10:00 am Morning Break
10:30am Practical: Advanced Pilates moves
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Practical: Advanced Pilates Moves Continued
3:15 pm Afternoon Break
3:30 pm Practical: Pilates Mobility movements
4:45 pm Practical: Classical Pilates moves
5.00 pm Finish
Module 6:
Day 11:
8:45 am Arrival and Registration
9:00 am Pilates Class – Advanced
10:00 am Morning Break
10:30 am Question and Answer review
11:30 am Practical: Examination Preparation review.
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Practical: Pilates Exercise Review
2:30 pm Practical: Sequencing review:
3:30 pm Theory: Future developments and Membership.
4:30 pm Finish
Day 12:
8:45am Registration
9:00am Pilates Class – Advanced (Student lead)
10:30am Morning Break
11:00am Exercise Review
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Exercise Review
3:30pm Afternoon Break
4:00 pm Q and A
4:30pm Finish
APPI have based as much of your course materials around online applications as we could. The below books are all available to download direct to tablet or PC.
This means your study resources are at hand at all times, and avoids you carrying large books around with you. If you are not familiar with the use of Apps and wish to use traditional text books.
Please download or purchase the following books:
Pilates Anatomy: Return to Life Through
Rael Isacowitz & Contrology
Karen Clippinger J.H Pilates
Please purchase a hard copy of:
The Anatomy Coloring book
Wynn Kapit & Lawrence Elson
Please download the Apps:
Visible Body
(Anatomy & Physiology Edition)
Your self-study anatomy will be delivered via the Visible Bodies App. This state-of-the-art application delivers the greatest standard of digitalized anatomical content on the market. Through this app you can learn the full skeletal system, muscle system and all the actions of the muscles that you will be learning about in your practical sessions.
Your support materials will provide ongoing guidance and support to assist you in your anatomical study.
In addition to your Anatomical Studies it is imperative that you begin your Pilates Practice. In your Supplementary Materials Booklet, you have a log book to complete your Pilates Practice.
Please complete the pre-course Pilates Class attendance or DVD Class Practice. You may be an experienced Pilates enthusiast and have been to classes for many months or years. In this case, if you have not attended APPI taught classes, we ask that you seek out an APPI Trained teacher in your area (contact info@appiamerica.com for your closest trainer) or use the DVD as a way of embracing the APPI Method.
In total we recommend you attending at least 10 Pilates Classes or DVD classes prior to starting the course. This will allow you to both learn the Pilates movements, but also to get your own body ready for the demands of the Pilates training.
We have also launched our APPI PilatesTV channel, which has 100s of online classes for you to subscribe and get practicing from home!
Logbook requirements
For all of our certification series we do require all our students to complete their log books in full prior to taking their exam.
There have been some questions raised with how do I complete these requirements whilst in this current climate…… and here is how.
Self-practice – these are the hours that we want you to practice your own Pilates ability. In essence this is all about you practicing the movements direct from your course manuals in your own time. Look at the exercise, close the manual and practice it over and over again. In your starter pack you will receive the Matwork Series DVD which you can also use to practice the exercises.
Observation hours – these are the hours that you need to observe a instructor delivering a class, looking at how they interact with the class participants, how they have set up the class, the language that they use, the tone of their voice, visual cues etc. We understand that in the current climate there will not be any face to face classes occurring however you can watch our Online Classes that have been pre-recorded where there are participants there, here is a list of our specific classes that can count towards your observation hours.
APPI Master Class with Glenn Withers – Pilates to Aid Recovery and Mobilization
Master Class with Glenn Withers – Power Pilates on the Mat
3D Standing Pilates – A Class with Sarah Chambers
Movement Control Post-Spinal Surgery with Melanie Bryant
All Level Shoulder & Neck Strengthening Pilates Class with Melanie Bryant
Beginner Level Mat Class with Caroline Kinash
Beginner Reformer on the Mat Pilates Class – Sarah Chambers
Intermediate Level Matwork Class – With Caroline Kinash
Intermediate Movement Sequencing Class with Melanie Bryant
Improver Mat with APPI Clinician & Presenter Claire Jacobs
Full Body Theraband Workout with APPI Master Trainer Melanie Bryant
Intermediate Reformer on the Mat Pilates Class – Sarah Chambers
Introduction to Spikey Balls with Sarah Chambers
Introduction to APPI Principles and Movements with Melanie Bryant
Intermediate Level Soft Ball Pilates to Challenge Stability with Melanie Bryant
Lower Limb Strength & Pelvic Stability with APPI Master Trainer Nicky Croft
Pilates on foam roller with APPI Master Trainer Nicky Croft
Pilates on the Swiss Ball with APPI Clinician Maria Moreno
Intermediate Matwork class using the Oval Balance Pads and the Pilates Band with Sarah Chambers
You can also join in on our live stream classes to complete your observation hours.
Practice teaching – these are the hours you need to complete by practice teaching to friends, family or colleagues. Obviously in this current climate this is slightly more difficult, you can of course practice teaching to any adult that lives in your home. Furthermore, we are now allowing virtual teaching practice over the various online services where you can connect with friends, family or colleagues via a video messaging serviced and this will all count to you log book hours. But we do ask you to mindful who you chose to practice with. Make sure they have no under lying health issues or are a high risk patient e.g. ante or post-natal, osteoporotic etc. As these clients would need the tactile feedback and guidance whenever completing any form of exercise.
You can begin your preparation and study work for your Pilates training at any time after completing your booking with APPI.
To begin, we ask you to use your Visible Bodies App and your Anatomy Coloring Book. We believe this is a great foundation tool to understand the anatomy of the body.
Please follow the study schedule below as a guide to direct your self-study appropriately. (Please note this does not have to be completed prior to the course. However we recommend you get as much done as you can to maximize your time with the presenter on the course).
Anatomy and Physiology self study:
Session 1: Use your Anatomy Coloring Book to complete:
Anatomical Planes of the body (Pg 1 – 2)
Systems of the body ( Pg 3 – 4)
Cells & Tissues: Cartilage, Bone and Muscle (Pg 10 – 12)
Cells & Tissues: Nervous System (Pg. 13)
Now click on to your Visible Bodies App and complete Chapter 1 and Chapter 4.
Session 2: Log on to your Visible Bodies App – Choose Skeletal System and Joints.
Complete Chapters 7 and 8 of Visible Bodies.
Now move on to your Anatomy Coloring Book and complete the following pages.
Skeletal & Articular Systems – Long Bone (Pg 17)
Endochondral Ossification – (Pg. 18)
Axial/Appendicular Skeleton – (Pg. 19)
Classification of Joints – (Pg. 20)
Terms of Movements – (Pg. 21)
Bones of the skull – (Pg. 22 -23)
Temporomandibular joint – (Pg. 24)
Session 3: Vertebral Column:
Complete Chapter 10.22 – 10.35 on the Visible Bodies App.
Now complete the following in your Anatomy Coloring Book.
Vertebral Column (Pg. 25)
Cervical & Thoracic Vertebra – (Pg. 26)
Lumbar, Sacral & Coccygeal Vertebra – (Pg. 27)
Bony Thorax – (Pg. 28)
Muscles of the Torso – (Pg. 47 – 51)
Review the muscles of the Thorax through Visible Bodies at Chapter 16.15 – 16.25
Session 4: The Pelvis:
Visible Bodies: Ch. 11.15 – 11.19 and 16.27 – 16.29
Anatomy Coloring Book – Pg. 50 – 51
Session 5: Upper Limb:
Visible Bodies: Complete Chapter 11.6 – 11.14 and 16.33 – 16.45
Anatomy Coloring Book:
Bones of the Upper Limb – (Pg. 29 – 34)
Muscles of the Upper Limb – (Pg. 52 – 58)
Session 6: The Lower Limb:
Visible Bodies: Complete Chapters 11.20 – 11.27 and
16.46 – 16.62
Anatomy Coloring Book:
Bones of the Lower Limb – (Pg. 35 – 41)
Muscles of the Lower Limb – (Pg. 59 – 6
Session 7: The Nervous System:
Visible Bodies: Complete Chapters 17.1 – 17.4
Anatomy Coloring Book:
Central Nervous System – (Pg. 72 – 79)
The Peripheral Nervous System – (Pg 83 – 90)
Session 8: Respiratory System:
Visible Bodies: Complete Chapters 34.1 – 34.5 and 37.3 – 37.6)
Anatomy Coloring Book: (Pg. 127 – 133)
Session 9: The Digestive System:
Visible Bodies: 38.1 – 38.6
Anatomy Coloring Book: (Pg. 134 – 143)
After each module has been completed via the online learning apps there will be a small quiz for you to complete to be sure you have understood the materials. Each quiz is 20 questions in length and is made up of 3 possible correct answers. Only 1 answer is correct.
All of the anatomy and physiology that you will study on these apps will be re-enforced through your live seminars and applied anatomy workshops on the course.
All of our courses are heavily practical based, and we ask that if possible that you have a Pilates Mat and Pilates Head Cushion or a towel that that you can roll up for both days, this is not essential for you to complete the course and gain your certificate of attendance.
Please ensure that you have a space that is clear of items so you can follow along with the practical elements of the class.
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. The presenter will be demonstrating the modifications of the exercises and it is useful if you are able to experience all parts of the practical content, below I have listed all the equipment required for the full Comprehensive Matwork Course.
1 x 3” Head Pad
1 x 1” Head Pad
1 x Soft Pilates balls
1 x light resistance band (arm)
1 x heavy resistance band (leg)
1 x Pair of Massage Balls
1 x Swiss Ball
1 x Foam Roller
*Please note that it is not essential for you to have all this equipment, but if you can try to at least have a mat and a towel.
As part of your on course discount, you will be able to order certain products online at a discounted rate.
All you need to do is click on the link below:
https://appiamerica.com/product-category/appi-pilates-studio-equipment/
At check out, apply the coupons below:
**Enter code: compprod for your FREE 1″ Head Cushion, Medium Spiky Balls, Soft Pilates Ball, & Leg Therabands (Shipping charges will apply)
**Upon completion of the Comprehensive Matwork Course, you can enter code: compcourse for 10% off the Online Reformer Certification Series
Induction day:
This section is your first step in your journey on the APPI Comprehensive Course, this content was filmed with our Co-Founder Glenn Withers on a live Comprehensive Induction Day.
You will need your Comprehensive Manual and Support Manual ready, and some small Pilates Equipment ready for this section.
We recommend that you watch each video in order and we have included links to the presentation slides but these can also be found in your support manual.
Welcome Speech and Introduction to APPI, Self introduction and aims of the course, why are you here..
Click here (45 minutes)
Click here to download the presentation slides
Support manual: Page 42 – 46
Pilates Class – Beginner
Click here (1 hour 3 minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch head cushion
- 3 inch head cushion
Theory: History of Pilates
Click here (31 Minutes)
Click here to download presentation slides
Support manual: Page 47 – 49
Theory: The Key Principles
Click here (26 Minutes)
Click here to download presentation slides
Support manual: Page 50
Theory: The history and development of the APPI Method
Click here (26 Minutes)
Click here to download presentation slides
Support manual: Page 50 – 55
Theory and Practical: The 5 key elements of Pilates Practice
Click here (1 hour 29 Minutes)
Comprehensive Manual: Page 17 – 27
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch head cushion
- 3 inch head cushion
- Heavy resistance pilates band
Theory: Anatomy – Joint planes of movement and joint movement review
Click here (37 Minutes)
Click here to download presentation slides
Support Manual: Page 58-60
Information and Learner Materials
Click here (18 Minutes)
Module 1:
This section was filmed and delivered to you by our Master Trainer Melanie Bryant specifically for the Online Comprehensive Course.
We recommend that you watch this content in order, you will need both your Comprehensive Manual and Support Manual as well as some small equipment.
We have linked the presentation slides below, but these can also be found in your Support Manual.
Introduction
Click here (5 minutes)
Beginner Level Pilates Class – Introducing the Basic APPI Principles and Movements
Click here (1 hour 4 Minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
Theory of the Spine and Pelvis
Click here for the presentation slides
Anatomy of the Spine: The Bony Structure
Click here (19 Minutes)
Support Manual: page 60 – 63
Anatomy of the Spine: Musculature
Click here (10 Minutes)
Support Manual: page 63 – 67
Anatomy of the Spine: Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
Click here (28 Minutes)
Support Manual: page 63 – 73
Surface Anatomy of the Spine and Pelvis
Click here (16 Minutes)
Comprehensive Manual: page 112
The Fundamental Movements
Click here (25 Minutes)
Comprehensive Manual: page 28 – page 33
- Breathing
- Centering (Hundreds Level 1)
- Scapula Isolations
- Arm Dissociations
- Neck Rolls
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Pilates Soft Ball
Theory: Elements of teaching exercise and class set up
Click here (36 Minutes)
Click here for presentation slides
Support Manual: page 74 – 77
Beginner Level Pilates Class
Click here (59 Minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
Theory of the Hip and Pelvis
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Anatomy of the Hip and Pelvis: The Bony Structure
Click here (25 Minutes)
Support Manual: page 78 – 80
Anatomy of the Hip and Pelvis: musculature
Click here (22 Minutes)
Support Manual: page 81 – 86
Surface Anatomy of the Hip
Click here (9 minutes)
Comprehensive Manual: page 113
Fundamental Movements continued & Beginner Level Exercises & the Teaching Script
Comprehensive Manual: Page 34 – 41
Fundamental Movements Continued
Hip Twist Level 1
Click here (10 Minutes)
One Leg Stretch Level 1
Click here (5 Minutes)
Scissors Level 1
Click here (9 minutes)
Pelvic Rocks
Click here (4 minutes)
Spinal Rotation (Hip Twist Level 2)
Click here (10 Minutes)
Beginner Level Exercises
Double Leg Stretch Level 1
Click here (9 minutes)
One Leg Stretch Level 2
Click Here (10 Minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
Summary of Module 1
Click Here (17 Minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
Module 2:
This section was filmed and delivered to you by our Master Trainer Melanie Bryant specifically for the Online Comprehensive Course.
We recommend that you watch this content in order, you will need both your Comprehensive Manual and Support Manual as well as some small equipment.
We have linked the presentation slides below, but these can also be found in your Support Manual.
Introduction
Click here(3 Minutes)
Beginners Pilates Sequence Class with the Soft Ball
Click here (55 Minutes)
Sequence Class Review
Click here (3 Minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Pilates Soft Ball
Theory of the Knee, Foot and Ankle
Click here to download presentation slides
Anatomy of the Knee Joint
Click here (18 Minutes)
Support Manual: page 87 – 90
Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle
Click here(20 Minutes)
Support Manual: page 90 – 94
Surface Anatomy of the Knee, Foot and Ankle
Click here (10 minutes)
Comprehensive Manual: page 116
Beginner Level Exercises
Comprehensive Manual: page 42 – 53
Double Table Top Prep
Click here(11 minutes)
Hundreds Level 2 & 3
Click here(9 minutes)
Scissors Level 2 & 3
Click here(9 minutes)
One Leg Circle Level 1 & 2
Click here (13 minutes)
Abdominal and Oblique Preparation
Click Here(16 minutes)
Leg Pull in Prone Preparation
Click Here (19 minutes)
Shoulder Bridge Level 1 & 2
Click here(24 minutes)
Clam Level 1, 2 & 3
Click here(21 minutes)
Side Kick Level 1 & 2
Click here(9 minutes)
Lift and Lower & Leg Lifts
Click Here (7 minutes)
Variations on the Side Lying Series
Click Here(8 minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Heavy resistance pilates band
- Pilates Magic Circle
- Pilates soft ball
Shoulder and Neck Strengthening and Mobility Pilates Class
Click Here (53 minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Light resistance pilates band
- Pilates soft ball
Theory of the Shoulder, Neck and Upper Limbs
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Anatomy of the Shoulder and Upper Limb: Bony Structure and Scapular Setting
Click here (23 minutes)
Support Manual: page 95 – 98
Anatomy of the Shoulder and Upper Limb: Musculature
Click here(14 minutes)
Support Manual: page 98 – 102
Anatomy of the Shoulder and Upper Limb: Biomechanics
Click here(23 minutes)
Support Manual: page 102 – 107
Surface Anatomy of the Neck, Shoulder and Upper Limb
Click here(12 minutes)
Comprehensive Manual: page 111 – 112
Summary of Module 2
Click here (25 Minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
Module 3:
This section was filmed and delivered to you by our Master Trainer Melanie Bryant specifically for the Online Comprehensive Course.
We recommend that you watch this content in order, you will need both your Comprehensive Manual and Support Manual as well as some small equipment.
We have linked the presentation slides below, but these can also be found in your Support Manual.
Introduction
Click here(2 minutes)
Pilates Sequencing for Beginners Class
Click here(44 Minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
Initial sessions and Postural Assessments
Click here (39 minutes)
Support manual: page 10 – 15
Postural Analysis Sheet
Beginner Level Exercises
Comprehensive Manual: page 54 – 67
Swimming Level 1, 2 & 3
Click here (20 minutes)
One Leg Kick Level 1 & 2
Click here(9 minutes)
Swan Dive Level 1 & 2
Click here (11 minutes)
Breast Stroke Preparations Level 1 & 2
Click here(10 minutes)
Roll Up
Click here (12 Minutes)
Spine Stretch, Spine Twist & The Saw
Click here (15 Minutes)
Mermaid
Click here(10 Minutes)
Arm Openings Level 1 & 2
Click here(9 minutes)
Roll Down
Click here (13 minutes)
Rolling Like a Ball, The Seal & The Crab
Click here(9 minutes)
Movement Sequencing Class
Click here(55 Minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Pair of weighted balls
Theory: How to structure a Pilates Class and the role of a Pilates Teacher
Click here
Support Manual: page 108 – 112
Click here to download presentation slides
Class Planning Principles
Click here (20 minutes)
Class Planning Workshop
Click here (13 minutes)
This class planning workshop has been taken from our Online Matwork Series Course where by our Co-Founder Glenn Withers takes you through your class planning workshop. In this workshop there are references to some exercises especially the warm up and cool downs which you will complete later on in your Comprehensive Course, but we wanted to introduce you to this class planning workshop early in your learning journey, so you can get a better understanding on how to plan a class.
We advise that you re watch this class planning workshop and progression after your module 5.
Class Planning Progressions
Click here (23 minutes)
This class planning progression workshop is a follow on from the previous workshop and has been taken from our Online Matwork Series Course where by our Co-Founder Glenn Withers takes you through your class planning workshop. In this workshop there are references to some exercises especially the warm up and cool downs which you will complete later on in your Comprehensive Course, but we wanted to introduce you to this class planning workshop early in your learning journey, so you can get a better understanding on how to plan a class.
We advise that you re watch this class planning workshop and progression after your module 5.
Comprehensive Manual: page 107
Class Planning Sheet
Quiz Module 3
Click here (11 minutes)
Summary Module 3
Click here(17 minutes)
Module 4:
This section was filmed and delivered to you by our Master Trainer Melanie Bryant specifically for the Online Comprehensive Course.
We recommend that you watch this content in order, you will need both your Comprehensive Manual and Support Manual as well as some small equipment.
We have linked the presentation slides below, but these can also be found in your Support Manual.
Co Founder Glenn Withers
From here onwards we have the amazing opportunity for you to continue your journey with our Co-Founder delivering you all the intermediate, advanced level, warm up and cool down exercises. This exercise course content has been taken from our Online Matwork Certification Series. Melanie will still present some of the workshops and quizzes for you.
** Please ignore reference to the other parts of the course content and page numbers, all references to your course specifically is listed below.
Introduction
Click here(2 minutes)
Intro into stretching workshop
Click here (8 minutes)
This session has been taken from our Online Matwork Series, and delivered by our Co-Founder Glenn Withers.
Please click here to download the worksheet for this workshop
Beginner Stretch Pilates Class
Click here (51 minutes)
Theory: Stretching in a Pilates Class
Click here (13 minutes)
Please click here to download the Presentation Slides
Support Manual: page 113 – 114
Discussion: Stretching
Click here (25 minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
Intermediate Exercises
Comprehensive Manual: page 69 – 81
Hundreds Level 4 & 5
Click here (14 minutes)
One Leg Stretch Level 3,4 & 5
Click here(17 minutes)
Double Leg Stretch Level 3,4 & 5
Click Here(13 Minutes)
Scissors Level 4 & 5 and Shoulder Bridge
Click here (18 minutes)
Breaststroke and Cobra
Click Here(15 minutes)
Swimming Level 4
Click Here (15 minutes)
One Leg Kick Level 3 & 4
Click Here(13 minutes)
Hip Twist Level 3
Click here (8 Minutes)
Hip Twist Level 4 & 5 and One Leg Kick Level 3
Click here (23 minutes)
Side Kick Level 3,4 & 5 and Lift & Lower and Leg Lifts
Click here (20 minutes)
You have already covered lift and lower and leg lifts of this video with Melanie Bryant earlier in your program, but as these intermediate side lying exercises can be sequenced together beautifully we wanted to share this full video with you rather than cutting out the repeated exercises.
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
All the Small Balls Pilates Class
Click here (1 hour 4 minutes)
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Soft Pilates Ball
- Pair of Weighted Balls
Theory: Developing your Pilates Service
Click here (15 minutes)
Please click here to download the Presentation Slides
Support Manual: page 115 – 117
Theory: Slings
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This lecture has been taken from our Matwork Level One course, delivered by our Co-Founder Glenn Withers, we felt it important to share this extra information with you, as muscle slings as a theme is mentioned throughout the comprehensive course. A full and in-depth knowledge isn’t required for the Comprehensive Course, but the background knowledge was vital for us to share with you.
Revisit the slings
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Quiz Module 4
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Module 5:
This section was filmed and delivered to you by our Master Trainer Melanie Bryant specifically for the Online Comprehensive Course.
We recommend that you watch this content in order, you will need both your Comprehensive Manual and Support Manual as well as some small equipment.
We have linked the presentation slides below, but these can also be found in your Support Manual.
Just a reminder…..
That our Co-Founder Glenn Withers will be delivering to you various parts of this course module and this content has been taken from our Online Matwork Series Course. ** Please ignore reference to the other parts of the course content and page numbers, all references to your course specifically is listed below.
Introduction
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Intermediate Pilates Matwork Class
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Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Pilates Soft Ball
Theory: Teaching Skills – Art of visual imagery
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Support manual: page 118 – 124
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Practical: Art of cueing workshop
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Comprehensive Manual: page118
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Discussion: Visual Imagery
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Comprehensive Manual: page117
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Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
Warm up and Cool Down Exercises
Comprehensive Manual: Page 90 – 103
Scapulo-thoracic Warm Up
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Scapulo-thoracic series
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- Dumbwaiter
- Cleopatra
- Toy Solider
- Chest Stretch
- Upper Back Warm Up
- Corkscrew
Upper Body Series
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** Please note: you have already covered the Roll Down earlier on in your course content with Melanie, but you haven’t covered Roll Down with Push Up.
- Upper Body Reaches
- Upper Body Rolls
- Mermaid in standing
- Roll Down
- Roll Down with Push up
Lower Body Series Warm Up
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- Walking
- Side Plie with Stretch
- Foot Series
- Side Leg Lift
Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Light resistance Pilates Band
- Pair of Weighted Balls
Full Body Theraband Pilates Class
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Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Light Resistance Pilates Band
- Heavy Resistance Pilates Band
Advanced Pilates Exercises
Comprehensive Manual: page 82 – 91
Oblique and Criss Cross exercise sheets
Oblique Roll
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Criss Cross
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Side Kick in Kneeling, Side Bend, Side Twist
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Leg Pull in Prone and Supine
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Teaser
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Practical: Classical Pilates Moves Workshop
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Comprehensive Manual: 119 – 120
worksheet – classical pilates exercises
Quiz Module 5
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Module 6:
This section was filmed and delivered to you by our Master Trainer Melanie Bryant specifically for the Online Comprehensive Course.
We recommend that you watch this content in order, you will need both your Comprehensive Manual and Support Manual as well as some small equipment.
We have linked the presentation slides below, but these can also be found in your Support Manual.
Just a reminder…..
That our Co-Founder Glenn Withers will be delivering to you various parts of this course module and this content has been taken from our Online Matwork Series Course. Melanie Bryant will also take you through some of the course content. **Please ignore reference to the other parts of the course content and page numbers, all references to your course specifically is listed below.
Intermediate Magic Circle Pilates Class
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Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Pilates Magic Circle
Practical: Examination Preparation review
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Massage Ball Workshop
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Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Pair of massage balls
Small Equipment Workshop
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Comprehensive Manual: page 121 – 122
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Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Foam Roller
- Swiss Ball
- Resistance Band
- Pilates Soft Ball
Classification Review
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Strength and Power Pilates Class
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Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
Advanced Class Planning
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Class Planning and Sequencing Workshop
Support Manual: 124 – 127
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Pilates Class Planning and Sequencing
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Pilates Class Planning with the Resistance Band
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Practical: Mobility and Stretching Sequencing
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Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
- Pilates soft ball
- Light resistance pilates band
Practical: Sequencing challenge
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Comprehensive Manual: page 128
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Pilates Equipment
- Pilates Mat
- 1 inch Head Cushion
- 3 inch Head Cushion
Program Planning 1:1 session
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Practical Ab Challenge
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Comprehensive Manual: page 129
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Close and Quiz Module 6
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Revision Quizzes from previous modules
Quiz Module 3
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Quiz Module 4
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Quiz Module 5
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