Studio Praxis will be offering and Intensive Reformer Certification course at Pilates Patio in Ottawa. Below is a description of the course, dates and times and fees. This is an excellent opportunity for those currently in the fitness industry wishing to add to their knowledge and skill base. Reformer work is great for a wide range of clientele, from a seasoned, fit athletes, to rehabilitation clients.
Please read through the information and do not hesitate to get back to us with any further questions pertaining to the upcoming certification.
Intensive Reformer - IR
This course teaches you how to design and instruct Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) Reformer workouts in personal or group training settings for a range of clients. While IR may be taken prior to IMP, we recommend completing IMP first. In addition to the general course objectives, you will learn:
- Effective use of the Reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- How to develop programs for personal and group classes
- Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
- Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cuing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- Theory and practice of postural analysis
- Exercise layering related to effective program design
- 122 exercises plus multiple modifications
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of functional anatomy
- 30 hours pilates classes
- Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness
Duration
- 50 hours instruction & supervised teaching, conducted over 4 weekends
- Minimum 10 hours observation
- Minimum 40 hours physical review
- Minimum 25 hours practice teaching
- Total: 125 hours
CEC
- 5.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro
Required Course Materials
- Matwork & Reformer Support Materials Book (Please note: this manual is required for both IMP and IR courses. It need only be purchased once.)
- Essential Reformer Manual
- Intermediate Reformer Manual
- Essential Reformer DVD 2nd Edition
- Intermediate Reformer DVD 2nd Edition with BONUS Reformer modifications
Dates and times:
May 25, 26
June 1, 2
July 13, 14, 15
July 20, 21, 22
Fridays: 3-8:30pm
Saturdays: 1:30-7:00pm
Sundays: 10:00-3:30pm
Pricing:
The IR course fee is $1500 + tax
The IR course materials cost $230 + tax
In order to register for the course officially we need a $300 non transferable and non refundable deposit payable upon receipt of the course application form.
For any further inquiries related to the Intensive Reformer course please do not hesitate to reply directly to jane@studiopraxis.com or contact the studio at 514 486 9949.
Instructor-Trainer:
Michele Carini
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346 Richmond Rd., Suite 205
Ottawa, ON, K2A 0E8
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346 Richmond Rd., Suite 205
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407 Hilson Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Z 6B9
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open house.
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7-9pm
346 Richmond Rd., Suite 205
Learn about Pilates.
The history of Pilates.
Benefits of Pilates for your body.
Meet the instructor.
Visit the studio.
And more.
Refreshments courtesy of
MoreSamosas.
Artwork featured by local artists.
Friends and family welcome.
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