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PEAK PILATES® COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION | INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | PPC1

2016 COURSE DATES:

Barefoot Studio, Cardiff | £2250 inc VAT*
*Includes full colour manual plus educational DVD, assessment and certification

The Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certification is a classical Pilates education program. At each level you will learn to teach mat, reformer, Cadillac, barrel and small equipment, giving you all the tools you need to be a great Pilates teacher.

Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification has three levels and allows you to progress at your own pace. The first level is the PPC1 course which is delivered over four, three-day weekends supported by an excellent manual and DVD. At the end of PPC1 you will be qualified to teach mat, reformer, Cadillac, barrel and small equipment.

The Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification prepares you to instruct a range of individual clients and group classes, and teaches you how to modify exercises for special populations.

LEVEL I

Level I comprises 4 modules. Each module builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in the prior module and culminate in a Level I Peak Pilates Certification.

Module 1: The Foundation (20 hours) Introduces students to the Pilates principles, fundamentals and the “Powerhouse”, and the Peak Pilates 5-Part Formula. Lessons focus on introductory mat work and building blocks.

Module 2: Introduction to the Apparatus (20 hours) Students progress to lessons on the reformer, high chair, small barrel and high ladder barrel, and learn about transitions, cueing and touch techniques.

Module 3: Beginner/Intermediate Level Apparatus (20 hours) Module 3 adds Pilates low chair exercises, intermediate level reformer and ladder barrel exercises. More advanced teaching concepts include identifying common errors and proper body alignment, and structuring a Pilates session.

Module 4: Teaching, Technique and Assessments (20 hours) Students complete the remaining high ladder barrel exercises, practice teach, and review all exercises. Assessments are completed on the final day. A Peak Pilates Level I Certification is awarded to instructors who pass all Level I assessments and complete 120 logged hours.

Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic human anatomy and kinesiology, and at least 20 hours of Pilates training. If you have no anatomy background we can signpost you to some self study which you can complete prior to the course.

Requirements and Certification
Attendance in all sessions of each module; homework assignments; successful completion of written and practical assessments; and completion of 120 logged hours: 25 observation hours, 60 personal practice hours and 35 teaching hours. Upon completion of all requirements, a Level I Peak Pilates Certification will be awarded, which allows the teacher to teach safe and effective beginner to intermediate workouts to healthy individuals.

Barefoot Studio runs regular PPC1 courses from our studio in Cowbridge near Cardiff. The course is delivered by Master Instructor Karen Ingram who offers support throughout the course. For more information or to chat to Karen please ring 01446 775772 or email [email protected]

PEAK PILATES® COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION | INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | PPC2

2016 COURSE DATES:

PPC2 | Peak PIlates Comprehensive Level 2
Module 1 | 23,24,25 September 2016
Module 2 | 4,5,6 November 2016

Barefoot Studio, Cardiff | £1,125 inc VAT*
*Includes full colour manual plus educational DVD, assessment and certification

Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification has three levels and allows you to progress at your own pace. The second level is the PPC2 course which is delivered over two, three-day weekends supported by an excellent manual and DVD.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Level I requirements, 100 logged hours and current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications recommended.

Module 1: Intermediate Level Mat, Reformer, Cadillac (20 hours) Students learn additional intermediate level exercises, refine transitions, and how to monitor static and transitional body alignment.

Module 2: Intermediate Chair and Barrels, Teaching Technique and Assessments (20 hours) Module 2 continues progressing through intermediate Pilates exercises and builds upon the skills learned in Level I. Assessments are completed on the final day A Peak Pilates Level II Certification is awarded to instructors who pass all Level II assessments and complete 60 logged hours.

PEAK PILATES MVE CHAIR | INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Friday 10th and Saturday 11th June 2016 | Barefoot Studio, Cardiff | £325 inc VAT*
*Includes full colour manual plus 4 educational DVDs

The MVe Chair Instructor Workshop is a two-day training with a focus on teaching small group chair classes. The MVe chair is also ideal for Pilates Instructors wishing to add a new tool to one to one sessions or to small groups. The chairs easily stack, up to 5 high, and so can be stored in between classes.

The workshop is designed to build upon your existing professional knowledge, and focuses on the Peak Pilates® Chair Exercises, providing an excellent and well-balanced framework that allows for mastery of the program, as well as modifications and variations to accommodate all participants. No previous equipment experience is needed. Three pre-designed class formats sequence together exercises that utilize the entire body in coordinating movements in the most effective and fun patterns possible. When added to music these workouts can be a fun, dynamic addition to your studio.

Course Objectives
Understand the elements of the MVe instructor education materials and how to use them as a learning tool and teaching aid.

Demonstrate proficiency in the five essential body positions used with the MVe Chair.
Demonstrate an understanding of four universal alignment concepts and Pilates Principles.
Learn the 4-step teaching guide S.E.A.T. variables to safely and effectively teach a multi-level class.
Learn the Perfect Ten, Super Series and Fusion exercises.

Support Materials

Visually rich, comprehensive manual
Instructor Education DVD breaking down the set-up, execution and flow of each exercise, plus 3 workout DVD’s
MVe EveryBody Chair Workout DVD
MVe Challenge Chair Workout DVD
MVe Sculpt Chair Workout DVD

Assessment

None. A Certificate of Attendance is awarded upon completion of the course.

The course is delivered by Peak Pilates Master Instructor Karen Ingram, from Barefoot Studio’s beautiful new premises near Cardiff. For more information on the course or to book, email [email protected]

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MVE CHAIR CLASSES AT BAREFOOT STUDIO

Barefoot Studio added the MVe Chair classes to its programme over a year ago. We bought 7 chairs initially and quickly had to buy a further 2 chairs to meet demand. We teach 4 classes per week which are pretty much always fully booked, and often with a waiting list. Our most popular class is Saturday mornings, we run an 8:15 am and 9:15 am class. We charge between £12 and £16 per class, depending on how big a block of classes people buy at one time. Everybody loves it, teachers and customers alike! It’s a fun class to teach and attend, you can really feel the workout as the chair gives instant feedback to the body.