Pilates Teacher Training: Elective Workshops

Pilates Teacher Training: Full Program - 2007/08 All programs are designed by Master Teacher, Patrick O'Brien. Patrick has been studying Pilates since 1991, teaching Pilates since 1993 and training highly educated, quality instructors since 1999. He believes that when teaching students the classical Pilates exercises & structures, emphasis should be placed upon the concepts that are inherent within them. An understanding is then needed about the human body in motion anatomically & bio-mechanically. Once these have been established, translation of movement ideas & concepts, via verbal cueing, imagery, hands-on techniques, props & tools and modifications, is what makes students excellent Pilates teachers with well trained eyes for movement. Calendar of Modules Fundamentals September 29, 30 Level 1 October 12, 13, 14 Level 2 November 16, 17, 18 Mat & Practical Test December 8, 9 Level 3 February 1, 2, 3 Level 4 March 14, 15, 16 Exam June 21, 22 2 elective courses (32 hours) to be chosen rom the following list by each student for full certification: Posture Analysis Mechanics of Gait Anatomy and Clay Neuromuscular Disorders Spinal Conditions Concept Exercises Props and Tools Cost $3350 Security Deposit $250 non-refundable, due by August 15 Prerequisites 10 Mat Classes & 10 Private Equipment Sessions Total Wrkshp Hrs 145 hrs Total Program Hrs 459 hrs Wrkshp Hrs Fri, Sat & Sun’s 9-5 Included Workbook & Handouts Course Needs Movement Journal Certificate Certificate of Course Completion Exam Available thru the PMA Mat Book Package $100 Anatomy Coloring Book Anatomy of Movement, C-Germain Pilates Body, Siler Return to Life, Pilates Anatomy DVD Set $235 or $50 each Acland's Atlas of Human Anatomy Head & Neck I & II, Lower Extremity, Upper Extremity, Trunk, Internal Organs