DIVE FURTHER INTO THE METHOD AND EXPAND YOUR RANGE OF CLIENTS
Power Pilates has long been a staple of providing unrivaled Classical Pilates education to thousands of students worldwide. The Mat Academy online learning environment provides the same world-class education to those who need a flexible program that fits into their busy lives. The Academy allows students to study the Pilates Method through supportive distance education, creating a path to new careers and teaching opportunities to students globally.
The Mat Academy program provides and engaging and interactive method of learning our essential Core Mat 1, Core Mat 2, and Core Mat 3 courses. Each subsequent program builds upon the information learned during the previous course.
During the Core Mat II course you will learn to teach intermediate level mat exercises. Our students say that "everything starts to click" during the intermediate mat weekend. Completing the Core Mat II weekend expands the range of clients you can work with and strengthens your teaching ability.
ONLINE ACADEMY CORE MAT 2 SYLLABUS
This course focuses on teaching you how to teach the intermediate exercises. The e-learning system will first ensure that you know each exercise, and then will focus on providing you the knowledge and tools needed to teach them properly.
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Experience the Method
Introduction to the Intermediate Pilates Mat exercises following Power Pilates Classical order. To understand the method you will be teaching it is important to experience the exercises in your own body.
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Philosophy of Teaching Review Power Pilates Philosophy of Teaching. Build on the knowledge you learned in Core Mat I and delve deeper into learning about the industry.
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Anatomy
Review the benefits of Pilates along with Basic Anatomy and Philosophy.
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Teaching Components
Learn the tools, teaching components, and formula that prepare Power Pilates teachers to effectively progress their clients in the Intermediate Mat System.
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Teaching Formula: Technique
Now that you know the exercises it's time to focus on what words to use to tell your client how to move.
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Teaching Formula: Flow Guide your client through a continuous set of movements. Set a rhythm in your voice to enhance the pace of the exercises and motivate your clients by changing how you modulate the tone of your voice.
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Teacher Practice and Final Evaluation: Congratulations you have completed and passed the first 6 modules. You are almost done, you just have your teaching practice sessions and practical evaluations left. You may register for up to 10 teaching practice sessions, conducted via live video conference with a Teacher Trainer.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
Pursue your Pilates instructor training at your own pace.
USEFUL READING
The following reading material, though not required, will provide you with the knowledge of anatomical terms that will be helpful when teaching your clients after program completion.
Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain - chapters 1-3 & 6** (Available in our online store or add to your cart at checkout)
UPON SUCCESSFUL COURSE COMPLETION
You will receive an assessment-based certificate that recognizes your successful completion of all the prescribed education material.
You will be internationally recognized as an Intermediate Mat Pilates Teacher
You will have taken the next step in becoming a Comprehensively certified Pilates Instructor
Already Core Mat 2 Certified or Higher?
Audit, and experience Core Mat 2 virtually for CE credits.
