Reformer Level 3 ONLINE Course

Reformer Pilates - Level 3

 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 three: The final series of the reformer program as we advance towards the higher level intermediate and advanced exercises. On this program we challenge your strength, co-ordination, mobility and endurance. On this course the reformer really moves form a rehabilitation machine to a strength and conditioning machine as the isolation of various muscle groups allows us to work you to fatigue and beyond! In this program we also advance your teaching skills and look at programs around both 1:1 and group teaching sessions culminating in a great session planning workshop to ensure you are ready to go and deliver state of the art 1:1 and group sessions.

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.

 

*After viewing this online course you will be required to pass a multiple choice test. The pass mark for this test is 80%.

All information you need for your course is below:

Course Description

This 3rd and final course in APPI’s Reformer Pilates Series builds upon the knowledge and skills you have developed following APPI’s Reformer Pilates Level 1 and 2 courses. During this course you will learn advanced Pilates movements, progressing to more upright positions which aim to restore full function. This course will also cover teaching and class planning for specific populations.

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 advanced Reformer Pilates movements to individuals and small groups
  • Plan Reformer Pilates classes for specific populations
  • 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
  • Complete the repertoire to work towards function and return to fitness

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 3 Manual

The password to open your manual is 20RE320

Session1: Long stretch, Down stretch, Elephant, Up stretch

Session 2: Chest expansion, Mermaid, Mermaid with rotation, Leg circles, Shoulder bridge, Shoulder bridge with leg extension

Session 3: Side standing series, Single thigh stretch, Scooter, Standing hip flexor stretch, Standing hamstring stretch

Session 4: Workshop: One to One Session planning

Session 5: Workshop: Teaching Skills in small group sessions

Session 6: Workshop: Class Planning for small group sessions

Session 7: Ongoing learning and Certification

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.

Reformer Class (1 hour)

Session1: Long stretch, Down stretch, Elephant, Up stretch

 

Session 2: Chest expansion, Mermaid, Mermaid with rotation, Leg circles, Shoulder bridge, Shoulder bridge with leg extension

 

Session 3: Side standing series, Single thigh stretch, Scooter, Standing hip flexor stretch, Standing hamstring stretch

 

Session 4: Workshop: One to One Session planning (34 Minutes)

Session 5: Workshop: Teaching Skills in small group sessions (26 Minutes)

Session 6.1: Workshop: Class Planning for small group sessions (30 Minutes)
Session 6.2: Workshop: Class Planning Progressions (22 Minutes)

Session 7: Ongoing learning and Certification (2 Minutes)

Please complete both the Reformer Series Online Exam & 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 and completed your quiz;  you will receive it within 2 weeks.

Please contact APPI Health Group for booking your exam to complete your certification at their website:                                                           https://appihealthgroup.com/buy/reformer-exam-day/

APPI – Reformer Level 3 ONLINE Course Feedback & Self-Reflection

Take this Course

Course Content

QuizzesStatus