Certificate in the Pilates Method 2007
Australian Pilates Method Association

This Course is undertaken as an APMA recognised certificate and includes both Theory and Practice of the Pilates Method.

This course includes 120 hrs of Theory & Application sessions, 200 hrs of supervised Clinical Practice & 150 hrs of personal practice (50 hrs of personal practice at Modern Pilates included in the course fees). This course will start in February 2007 and conclude in February 2008.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum of 50 hours personal practice
• Diploma/Degree in a related field and/or relevant prior learning
• Tertiary level Anatomy and Physiology
• Interview

Faculty

Former UTS teachers & Level 2 Practitioners
Penelope Latey
Dorothy Curnow
William Penhale
Carolyn Levanes (Physiotherapist)

UTS Graduates
Gataneo Del Monaco
Trevor Hepper

Hang Jin Kim (Chiropractor)

SUBJECT CONTENT

Theory and Application

History Philosophy and Principles -
Basic Functional and applied anatomy and physiology review

Pathology -
Brief understanding of relevant pathologies and contra indications for exercise in the Pilates method.

Assessment and Initial Programming -
Observation skills for postural and movement assessment. Understanding postural differences.

Programme Development -
Applied principles for program design.

Teaching Methodology -
Teaching and communication skills, visualisation and demonstration, use of Touch. Understanding the client-instructor relationship.

Textbooks

Pilates JH, Return to Life 1945 (reprinted 1998) Presentation Dynamics USA

Hinkle CZ, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Movement Mosby 1997 USA

Personal Practice
Ongoing Personal Practice of the Pilates Method will include: Introduction to Pre-Pilates Mat, Traditional Mat and Reformer Trap Table and Wunda Chair exercises.

Clinical Practice
Professional practice & Ethical conduct - standards of safe practice, guide lines for teaching clients. Business skills and basic studio manag nbement. Supervised Clinical Practice - 200 hours at an APMA recognised studio

Assessment
There will be variety of assessment and Homework tasks. To develop teaching skills including: clear verbalisation & demonstration abilities To create a sound understanding in the principles of the Method To ensure safe ethical practice in the Pilates method

Completion of the course is dependent on successfully finishing all assessment tasks, the Long Case Study, written multiple choice and long exam papers, as well as a practical exam

Dates:

23rd - 24th February 2007
30th - 31st March 2007
27th April 2007
25th May 2007
29th June 2007
27th - 28th July 2007
24th - 25th August 2007
28th September 2007
26th October 2007
30th November - 1st December 2007
1st February 2008
22nd - 23rd February 2008