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STOTT PILATES Reformer

Developed by former professional dancer Moira Merrithew, with input from sports medicine professionals, STOTT PILATES is a contemporary, anatomically-based approach to Joseph Pilates' original exercise method. Incorporating modern exercise science and rehabilitation principles, it is a safe and highly effective low-impact way to stretch, strengthen and streamline the body.

STOTT PILATES helps to develop optimal strength, flexibility, endurance and posture, without building bulk or stressing joints, which makes it the perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, athletic training or rehabilitation.

The courses are ideal for experienced studio and fitness instructors, personal trainers, sports therapists, physiotherapists and those with a background in dance looking to improve their range of skills and enhance their employability.

STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Repertoire will prepare you to teach a broad range of exercises, variations and modifications performed on the Reformer, and how to combine Mat and Reformer based workouts for increased variety and intensity.

Pilates Reformer at Central YMCA Club

Learn to…

  • Apply STOTT PILATES bio-mechanical principles of core stability, peripheral mobility, breathing and alignment to relevant exercises
  • Break down essential and intermediate level exercises
  • Exercise essence, muscular initiation and movement sequencing
  • Apply variations to increase or decrease exercise intensity
  • Modify for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
  • Teach and communicate effectively using visual skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and

Prerequisites

  • YMCA Gym or Studio Instructor or equivalent. Alternatively be a practising sports therapist, physiotherapist or dancer
  • Teaching experience is recommended
  • Background practical knowledge of Pilates as a user-either the STOTT PILATES method or another style
  • At least 30 hours of attending Pilates classes is required

Format

Face to face learning

  • Intensive: 10 days practical over 2 weeks plus 1 day assessment

OR

Face to face learning

  • Weekends: 10 days practical over a maximum of 12 weeks plus 1 day assessment

Assessment

  • Practical
  • Theory paper
  • exam after course

A teaching log needs to be completed prior to assessment. This includes:

  • 25 hours practical teaching (individuals or groups)
  • 40 hours physical review (attending Stott Pilates classes or performing exercises with DVDs)
  • 10 hours observation (Stott pilates classes or DVDs).

Note: exam can be combined with Stott Pilates Mat Plus exam if necessary

The examination must be taken within 6 months of completion of your last course.

Certification

  • STOTT PILATES

REPs

Course price

Price: £1475

Deposit: fees include a non-refundable deposit of £250

Please note: you will need to purchase student resources prior to course. Please call 020 7343 1881 for more information.

Pay for your course in six monthly installments

Interest free direct debit is available on STOTT PILATES Reformer bookings. Contact us to find out more.

Payment methods

You can pay for YMCAfit courses in the following ways:

  • Credit/debit card by telephone on 020 7343 1850 (option 1)
  • In person at our offices during the hours 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
  • Cheques or postal orders by post. Please make these payable to ‘YMCA Fitness Industry Training’
  • Purchase order/invoice
  • By fax on 0843 221 1548

Download application form

Note: postal bookings can only be confirmed once we have received the payment and a completed application form, which is signed and dated. Please do not send cash through the post