Continuing Professional Development - Specialist Training

Pilates Teacher Training Programme

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Train in the principles of Pilates, covering both mat and machine work, and all aspects of the Pilates method including remedial application. You will find the programme particularly suitable if you wish to work with dancers.

 

Programme Content

On the programme, you will learn about: the principles of the Pilates method and its repertoire, the use of Pilates equipment, methods of adaptation in response to the rehabilitation of injuries and musculo-skeletal imbalances, somatic theory, anatomy and physiology, movement knowledge and analysis, methods of rehabilitating injury, referral and screening, learning and teaching methodologies, business management skills, first aid training, ante-natal and post-natal exercise and working with the elderly. You will also be expected to spend time each week engaged in independent research and self-practice in the studio.

Contact Hours:
PF accreditation Amount of hours
Practical training 250
Mat work assistance 50
Studio teaching 400
Lecture totals 200
Independent study 300
Total 1200


Typical Week of contact time:

Tuesday 13.30h-16.00h Repertoire Lecture
Wednesday 13.30h-15.00h Theoretical Lecture
Thursday 10.00h-12.00h Theorectical Lecture
Thursday 13.30h-16.00h Repertoire Lecture

One-to-one class as and when required.



Observation Practice:
Dance Rehabilitation, Observation and Teaching Practice, during full course
Mat work practice, Observation and Supervised Teaching Practice, 50 hours
Studio Practice, Observation and Supervised Teaching Practice, 400 hours

Assessment methods (examined and assessed by the Pilates Foundation UK™):
Remedial Case studies (10 classes).
Postural Case studies (10 classes)
Essay (2500 words)
Theory Exam
Practical Exam

List of the highly specialist workshops included in the course fee

• Teaching and Learning theory
• Ball repertoire
• Small Equipment repertoire
• Breath
• Mindfulness
• Working with Remedial Conditions
• Postural Assessment
• Red Flags, Referral and Screening
• Pilates and Osteoporosis
• Pilates and the Elderly
• Pilates and Post and Ante Natal clients
• Working with Hypermobility, theory and practice
• Listening Skills
• How to do CPD
• Presence and Proprioception
• The Person Centered Therapeutic Relationship
• Pilates and Scoliosis
• Professional Practice
• Health and Safety in the mat and studio practice
• Equality and Diversity
• Sequencing and Building Programmes


Fees for Pilates Teacher Training Programme

For more information on the course, contact Jessica Moolenaar, Pilates Teacher Programme Leader, j.moolenaar@trinitylaban.ac.uk, 020 8469 9482/9460.

  • Modes of Study

    The Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Programme is an 18 month part-time course and equates to a 1,200 hours minimum training.

  • Entrance Requirements

    You will normally have prior knowledge or training in movement or dance plus a minimum of 25 Pilates sessions taken at Laban immediately prior to commencement of the programme. Additionally a satisfactory level of performance in a Pilates practical session conducted at Laban; evidence at interview of a serious commitment to study in the Pilates method leading to practice, and a positive attitude to the opportunities and demands of the training offered on the Programme. In addition, the following will be required once enrolled on the programme:

    • Trainee membership of the Pilates Foundation
    • Participation in workshops
    • Other training options of relevance as and when they occur
    • Personal and public liability insurance cover

    The course is only open to UK/EU students.

  • Assessment

    • Case-studies
    • Personal log book of classes
    • Observations
    • Self-assessment
    • Examination
    • Practical teaching assessment
    • Two written case histories
    • A written essay

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  • Course Fees

    The course fees can be found HERE.  Fees can be paid in installments. There will be an initial payment at commencement of the course followed by installments in September 2013, January 2014 and September 2014. The course can also be paid for by accessing the Career Development Loan Scheme (UK Residents only).

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