International Pilates College
Comprehensive Group Workshop

EXAMPLE Schedule
7 month -workshop

Workshop #1: Date; ______ Time; 2 pm > 8 pm 6 Hours, Orientation; Welcome & Introductions, Part 1; 3 Hours
Pilates Instructors; _____________________
  Introductions; Educators, Student-teachers, Guest Lecturers, Hosting Facility Staff
  Mutual RESPECT & PROFESSIONALISM used as PROTOCOLS
  Balance CARING with KNOWLEDGE & JUDGMENT
  Continuing education in a variety of interests, to develop your unique style

QUESTIONNAIRE;
  Why you have chosen the Pilates Method as your modality
  As a client or as a teacher
  What is Pilates?

Discussion and Q & A
  The 3 major schools of Pilates; Dance Based, Fitness Driven, Post-Rehab Oriented
  Critical Education encourages analysis & evaluations
  Tech Training requires memorization & produces Pilates factories
  You get what you put into it;
        Attendance
        Completion
        Comprehension
        Group discussion and evaluation

Hosting Studio Owners; HAND OUTS
           House Rules and problem solving protocols
           Open Studio Time; studio locations
           Parking Map; restrictions & suggestions
           Contact phone numbers & address of hosting studio

Student Introductions
      Group Circle; The students’ give their name & and perform one of their favorite Pilates’ Mat exercises. The group will repeat each name and exercise in sequence.
      The group will re-choreograph the sequence for better continuity. The group will repeat each name and exercise in sequence

HAND OUTS
Schedules
Weekend workshops
Grading Criteria
Required Labs
Documentation in Log sheets

Observation
      1) Videos
      2) Classes
      3) Private sessions

Practice Teaching
  Friends
  Family
  Each other

Independent Studies; Self Practice, Research, Community Outreach

Internships Here & There (optional-not required)
      Earn $ as your learn; get approval for your chosen location & DOCUMENT your teaching time
      Internship Program Guidelines
      Suggested payment scale

Home work; getting ahead before becoming overwhelmed
  Student evaluations
  Documenting your attendance
  Participation and progress
  Helps us to help you

Comparative Studies; suggested readings
      Ultimate Pilates by Dreas Reyneke
      The Everything Pilates Book by Alpers & Segel
      The Pilates Body by Brooke Siler
      Awareness Through Movement by Moshe Feldenkrais
      Ballet: Beyond Basics by Sandra Hammond
      Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery by Franklin
      Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain
      Introductions for Sports Medicine Patients by Safran, Stone
      Anatomy Coloring Book by Kapit & Elson

Guidelines to a successful experience
  How to get the most from this program
  You will use these three books as a resource for years to come
  How to use 'The Pilates Nomenclature'
  Section it off; post-it, the essential exercises
  Taking notes
  Look ahead
  Consult your Pilates Dictionary

Responsibilities; ours & yours – DOCUMENTATION!
      Workshop Attendance & make-ups
      Required Labs
      Scheduled Open Studio Time, Pilates studio or gyms
      Practice; put it in your body before teaching others
      Observation; video vs. live
      Practical Application; train your friends and family
      Show up early
      Be in the NOW and let fear go
      Allow your natural talent and life experiences out

Practical Testing Format; reveals your level of understanding
      What is the format
      What are the testing criteria
      Testing as an educational experience

Final Written Exams:
      A necessary evil, $ & sense;
      The true cost of make-ups [for retesting or private tutoring with qualified IPC teachers]

Start preparing from day one
  The Pilates Bible
         Pilates’ Theories
         Initial Fundamentals
         Principals
         Concepts

The difference between standard fitness training & Pilates; demonstrations
  Weight Training; extrinsic muscles
  Working the insertion & origin or the muscle bellies
  Concentric contractions; over coming the resistance
  Eccentric contractions; the resistance over comes the muscle
  Isometric contractions; holding strength

Pilates; intrinsic muscles
  Locking out VS Extension; Locked positions don’t apply to the Pilates work (Successive contractions)
  Core muscles groups and intrinsic core muscles
  Reciprocal concentric contractions; resistance comes from within
  Reciprocal eccentric contractions; a controlled release
  Contractions in an elongated state; unique in the fitness industry

Why we use dance terminology but not yoga or bodybuilding jargon

The difference between Physical Therapy & Pilates
  Protocols; help you recognize symptoms or conditions, so that you can refer to a qualified health professional [legal limitations & boundaries]
  Functional Efficiency; building strength and mobility
  Occupational Therapy; lifting and moving [the architectural advantage]

Pilates’ contraindications; what’s wrong with some Pilates’ modalities
  Why traditional Pilates over stretches the shoulder joints
  Why traditional Pilates over works the hip flexors & gluteus Medialis
  Why traditional Pilates over stretches the lumbar [12 o’clock]
  Traditional Pilates used ballistic stretch techniques
  Avoiding faulty postural exercises when appropriate; demonstration
  Avoiding spinal compression with ARTICULAR TRACTION
  Hyper extension; demonstration
  Hyper flexion; demonstration
  Rotation; demonstration

Discussions
Stretch Techniques; demonstration & practice
Trainer Assisted Stretches; demonstration & practice

Document students’ level of participation in the IPC. Master Record

Reading Assignment: The Pilates Bible;
      1) Initial Fundamentals, Pilates’ Principals, Pilates’ Concepts: pages _______
      2) Anatomy for the Pilates Instructor: pages _______
      3) Fitness Testing and Pilates Program Development: pages _______

Home Work: Schedule each student to be trained by the Pilates Master in one private session

Workshop #2: Date; _____, Time; 2 pm > 6 pm, The Pilates Mat; Part 2; 3 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]; ½ Hour-MAX

MAT; The Essential MAT Exercises & Teaching techniques
     The Essential Exercises; Mat vocabulary as simple fitness exercises
     Use ‘Demonstration’ to teach the group
          Step one; show the exercise
          Step two; perform with me
          Step three; perform a solo
     Use ‘KISS System’ to teach the group
     Can you do this?

Teach non-essential Mat vocabulary as movement with flowing transitions and SAFETY
       Use the ‘Graduate System’ [Ar chi-kinetic] to choreograph organic transitions
       Use ‘Verbal Cueing’ & ‘Touch System’ to teach these non-essential exercises to ½ the groups while the others learn how to observe effectively, then change groups]

Mat Work as Soma Therapy
      Teach with an ‘Inspirational’ technique choose typical exercises usually seen in Mat classes
      NOTE; stress getting constant feed back from the client
      Remember to pace slowly with rest/pause between each rep

Use creative visualizations

Master’s Assistant; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
      1) The Pilates Encyclopedia; review non-essential exercises
       2) The Pilates Bible;_______________________________
       3) The Pilates Nomenclature;_________________________
       4) The Pilates Dictionary;____________________________

Home Work: Experiment with performing the Mat practice routines
      Prepare 3 Questions concerning Mat exercises
      Watch a Pilates Mat Video or Class

Workshop #3: _______, Time; 10 am > 5 pm, The Pilates Mat; 6 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]; ½ Hour-MAX

MAT; review Pilates’ modalities & theory
  Classic (New York)
  Traditional (Santa Fe’)
  Contemporary (International)
  Modalities of Functional Efficiency and application to all Pilates

Use the Pilates’ Principals to teach the first ten essential Mat exercises
  Show how they are always applicable and present throughout the Pilates Method
  Cross reference ‘Spine Stretch’ on all apparatus

Demonstrate on each student 5 exercises
  Hundreds
  Spine Stretch Forward
  Crab
  Single Leg Circles
  Teaser

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Breakdown & dissect one exercise for the Encyclopedia
Review as many non-essential exercises as time permits

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
      1) The Pilates Encyclopedia; assign specific exercises to @ student
      2) The Pilates Bible;_______________________________
      3) The Pilates Nomenclature;________________________
      4) The Pilates Dictionary;___________________________

Home Work:
       1) Mat practice routines
       2) Teach a Mat class
       3) Use another Pilates apparatus to teach a Mat exercise
       4) Experiment with completing an exercise page for the Encyclopedia

Lab 1: Date; ______, Time; 2 > 5, The Pilates Mat; 3 Hours total
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

Complete any Mat exercises missed

Teach 5 >10 Mat exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach 5 >10 additional Mat exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 2: Date; Sun, _____, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Mat; 3 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

HANDOUTS & QUIZZES

DEMONSTRATE teaching Mat exercises
  Briefly teach 1,2 or 3 exercises to one student while others observe

Teach a Mat group class; 1/2 Hour
  Teach 5 Mat exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching of the 5 Mat exercises
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional Mat exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
      1) The Pilates Encyclopedia: pages ___________________
       2) The Pilates Nomenclature: page s__________________
       3) The Pilates Bible: pages __________________________
      4) The Pilates Dictionary: pages ______________________

NOTE: bring The Pilates Bible, Nomenclature and Dictionary to the next meeting

Workshop #4: Anatomy, Date; Sun, ____, Time; 10 am > 1 pm , Anatomy, Fitness Testing and Pilates Program Development, 3 Hours
Document trainers’ attendance & log sheets on the IPC. Master copy

Questions & Answers

Fitness Evaluation: pages _______; demonstration
Postural Assessments: pages _______; demonstration
Flexibility Testing: pages _______; demonstration
Body types; endo-meso-ecto-morph: pages _______
Dis-morphia; cones, pear shapes, hour glass, ladder; how to augment the shape: pages _______

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Anatomy & Bio-mechanics lecture: pages _______
Application of Bio-mechanics to Pilates Exercises
Protocols for Injuries & Special Populations: pages _______
Implementation of modifications in Pilates Programs
Designing Programs based on the Fitness Evaluation & clients’ goals & needs
Long term goals & short term needs may be contradictory
Prioritize
Check-in with your client every day
Focus on the immediate need first and then address the goals
Warm-up, Strength, Flexibility, Endurance, Cool-down; the 5 required components of every workout session
The PER Technique; indicates intensity [time, energy & space]
Client feed-back
Developing your teaching techniques; use the clients’ cues
Cardio Programs; for fat burning or strengthening the heart
Borg Technique; breathing rates indicate heart & metabolic levels
Basic Nutrition Guidelines
Creating nutrition diaries; interpret patterns, habits, moods, choices
Reeducating the client
Motivation, support & reevaluations; encourage, advise, follow-up

Critical Analysis vs. Memorization; American systems of basic & post graduate education
      Memory Techniques: pages _______
       Teaching Techniques: pages _______

Document students’ level of participation

Reading Assignment:
      Teaching Techniques: pages _______
      Pre-view essential Mat exercises: pages _______

Home Work:
       1) Teach one simple thing [tying your shoe, brushing your teeth, etc.]
seven (7) different times using a different teaching technique each time
       2) Experiment with performing essential Mat exercises
       3) Take a Pilates Mat class or perform with a video

Lab 3: Date; Sun, _______, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Mat; 3 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]; help students make their Outlines for the PRACTICAL EXAM

Teach 25 > 30 exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 4: Date; Sat, ____, Time; 2 > 5, The Pilates Mat; 3 Hours total
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]; help students with the PRACTICAL EXAM; 1 Hour

Group Class; The Pilates Abdominal Workout

Regroup for critical analysis;

Break into pairs; practice abs exercises with transitions,

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 5: Date; Sun, _______, Time; 10 > 12, The Pilates Bible, Encyclopedia & Dictionary; 2 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

Preparation for TEST #1

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

TEST #1 MAT: Date; Sat, 1_______, Time; 2 pm > 5 pm, The Pilates Mat Exam; 3 Hours
Mat Dissertations;
      1) Outline,
      2) Presentation,
      3) Defense; Q & A

PRACTICAL EXAM for Mat:
  1) teach an individual,
  2) teach a group

Students give critical evaluation to each other
Master’s evaluation and recommendations to improve

Document students’ PRACTICAL EXAM results in Master Record

Reading Assignment: The Encyclopedia; pre-view the next section: pages _______

Workshop #5: Date; Sun, ______, Time; 10 am > 5 pm, The Pilates Small Barrel; : 6 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]; ½ Hour-MAX

SPINE CORRECTOR
      Exercise choreography without technique
      Teaching techniques as applied to the above choreography
      Apply 7 teaching styles, randomly
             Ask the students to identify the teaching style

Break for 1 Hour

SPINE CORRECTOR exercise choreography with technique
       Teaching techniques as applied to the above choreography
       Apply 7 teaching styles, randomly
              Ask the students to identify the teaching style

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
The Pilates Encyclopedia: pages _______;_______________________
2) The Pilates Nomenclature: pages _______;________________________
3) The Pilates Bible: pages _______; ______________________________
4) The Pilates Dictionary: pages _______;___________________________
Home Work:
1) : pages _____________________________________________________

Workshop #6: Date; _______, Time; 10 am > 5 pm, The Pilates Small Barrel; 6 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]; ½ Hour

Demonstrate exercises on the; SPINE CORRECTOR
Demonstrate on each student 6 exercises
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
Cross reference ‘Stomach Massage’ on all apparatus
Theory and practical application

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Breakdown one exercise for the Encyclopedia
Review as many essential exercises as time permits

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Home Work:
      Pages _______
      Prepare 3 Questions for the next workshop

Lab 6: Date;_____, Time; 2 > 5, The Pilates Small Barrel; 3 Hours total
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A], Spine Corrector

  HANDOUTS

Teach Small Barrel exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching of SB exercises
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional Small Barrel exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 7: Date;________, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Small Barrel; 3 Hours total
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A], Spine Corrector

  HANDOUTS

Teach Small Barrel exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching of SB exercises
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional Small Barrel exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 8: Date;_________, Time; 2 > 5, The Pilates Bible; 3 Hours total
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

Trainer Assisted Stretches
       Review Stretch Techniques in the Pilates Bible
       Demonstrate Trainer Assisted Stretches on the Mat

Pair off and practice Trainer Assisted Stretches on the Mat
Regroup for discussion

Break into pairs; practice TAS on the apparatus

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 9: Date;_________, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Small Barrel; 3 Hours total
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

Teaching assignment; Focus on transitions
      Break into pairs; Teaching exercises without stopping between
      Regroup & discuss; How to give a good workout & teach technique

Document levels of participation in the Master Record

TEST #2: Date;___________, Time; 2 pm > 5 pm, The Pilates Small Barrel Exam; 3 Hours
Small Barrel Dissertations:
      1) Outline,
      2) Presentation,
      3) Defense; Q & A

Students give critical evaluation and constructive criticisms

Practical Teaching Exam for Small Barrel: 1) teach an individual
      Explain purpose
      Justify modifications
      Discuss possible contraindications
      Use a different teaching technique

Master’s evaluation and recommendations to improve

Document students’ PRACTICAL EXAM results in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
      1) The Pilates Encyclopedia: pre-view the next section pages;____________
      2) The Pilates Nomenclature: pages;________________________________
      3) The Pilates Bible: pages; _______________________________________
      4) The Pilates Dictionary: pages;___________________________________

Home Work:
      1) pages;_____________________________________________
      2) pages;_____________________________________________

Workshop #7: Date;________, Time; 10 am > 5 pm, The Pilates Ladder Barrel; ; 6 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record,

[Q & A]

Teach Ladder Barrel exercises
      Apply Teaching techniques to the Ladder Barrel essential vocabulary

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Teach Ladder Barrel exercises
      Apply Teaching techniques to the Ladder Barrel non-essential vocabulary

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
      1) The Pilates Encyclopedia: pages;_________________________
      2) The Pilates Nomenclature: pages;________________________
      3) The Pilates Bible: pages; ______________________________
      4) The Pilates Dictionary: pages;___________________________

Home Work:
      1) pages;_____________________________________________
      2) pages;_____________________________________________

Workshop #8: Date;_________, Time; 10 am > 5 pm, The Pilates Ladder Barrel; 6 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record,

[Q & A]; ½ Hour

Ladder Barrel exercises
      Demonstrate on each student 5 exercises
      Mermaid [Side Lift]
      Horse; boys & girls version
      Double Leg Lift; on the side
      Ballet Stretch
      Rag Doll; with back massage
      Cross reference ‘Bridge/Hip Roll-up’ on all apparatus

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Breakdown one exercise form the Encyclopedia
  Theory & practical application
  Review as many exercises as time permits

Reading Assignment: The Pilates Encyclopedia: pages;_______

Home Work: Prepare 3 Questions for your Lab teacher

Lab 10: Date;__________, Time; 2 > 5, The Pilates Ladder Barrel; 3 Hours total
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record,

[Q & A]

Circuit Training group class demonstration; mat, small barrel & ladder barrel
  HANDOUTS and then break into groups for 15 min. participation

Ladder Barrel Teaching assignment; Focus on the clients’ feelings
  Break into pairs; use Inspiration & Touch Systems
  Regroup for discussion

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 11: Date;_________, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Ladder Barrel; 3 Hours total
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

CLASS HANDOUTS
Gymnastics & Pilates DEMONSTRATION & participation
Gymnastics & acrobatics are included in all Pilates’ apparatus
Identify and execute all

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
  1) The Pilates Encyclopedia;________________________
  2) The Pilates Nomenclature;________________________
  3) The Pilates Bible; ______________________________
  4) The Pilates Dictionary;___________________________

Lab 12: Date;__________, Time; 2 > 5, The Pilates Ladder Barrel; 3 Hours total
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

Cardio-Pilates; assign each student to one apparatus (or mat) for a non-stop workout for 15 minutes
  HANDOUT
  Follow cardio guidelines for the Borg Technique: pages;________
Regroup for a discussion
  Discuss cardio guidelines for the PER Technique: pages;________

Teach exercises to the group

Hand Out a take-home quiz: page;________
  Break into pairs for practice teaching of Ladder Barrel exercises
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional Ladder Barrel exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 13: Date;_________, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Ladder Barrel; 3 Hours total
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

Break into pairs for practice teaching of Ladder Barrel exercises

  HANDOUTS; Quiz

Teach Ladder Barrel exercises to the group
   Break into pairs for practice teaching
   Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional Ladder Barrel exercises to the group
   Break into pairs for practice teaching
   Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
   1) The Pilates Encyclopedia;________________________
   2) The Pilates Nomenclature;________________________
   3) The Pilates Bible; ______________________________
   4) The Pilates Dictionary;___________________________

Home Work:
   1) _____________________________________________
   2) ______________________________________________

TEST #3: Date;___________, Time; 2 pm > 5 pm, The Pilates Ladder Barrel Exam; 3 Hours
Ladder Barrel Dissertations:
  1) Outline,
   2) Presentation,
   3) Defense; Q & A

Students give critical evaluation and constructive criticisms

Practical Teaching Exam for Ladder Barrel: 1) demonstrate by teach an individual
   Explain purpose
   Justify modifications
   Discuss possible contraindications
   Use a different teaching technique

Master’s evaluation and recommendations to improve

Document students’ PRACTICAL EXAM results in Master Record

Reading Assignment: The Pilates Encyclopedia; pre-view the next section: pages;_____

Workshop #9: Date;_________, Time; 10 am > 5 pm, The Pilates Chair; 6 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]; ½ Hour

Chair exercises
  Theory and practical applications
  Break Down one exercise for the Encyclopedia
  Cross reference ‘Swan’ on all apparatus

Demonstrate on each student 5 exercises
      _______________
      _______________
      _______________
      _______________
      _______________

Review as many exercises as time permits

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
  1) The Pilates Encyclopedia;________________________
  2) The Pilates Nomenclature;_______________________
  3) The Pilates Bible; ______________________________
  4) The Pilates Dictionary;__________________________

Home Work:
  1) ______________________________________________
  2) ______________________________________________
  3) ______________________________________________

Lab 14: Date;__________, Time; 5 > 8, The Pilates Chair; 3 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

  HANDOUTS

Complete all Chair exercises that needs to be covered;

Teach a sequence of 3 Chair exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional Chair exercise sequences to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 15: Date;_________, Time; 2 > 5, The Pilates Chair; 3 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

  HANDOUTS

Teach a sequence of Chair exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional Chair exercise sequences to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Workshop #10: Date;___________, Time; 10 am > 5 pm, The Pilates Chair; 6 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
[Q & A]; ½ Hour-MAX

Chair exercises
  Review choreography of Chair exercises
  Teach Chair exercises as simple as possible

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Apply Teaching Techniques to the non-essential exercises

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
       1) The Pilates Encyclopedia;________________________
       2) _____________________________________________
       3) The Pilates Bible; ______________________________
       4) _____________________________________________

Home Work:
      Prepare Teacher Assignment;___________________
      Prepare 3 Questions for your Lab teacher __________

Lab 16: Date;________, Time; 2 > 5, The Pilates Chair; 3 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

  HANDOUTS

Teach a sequence of 2 Chair exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional 2 Chair exercise sequences to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Guest Teacher; ________________________________
  HANDOUTS

MINI-DEMONSTRATION on any apparatus
Break into two groups, teach ½ hour to each group
Questions & Answers

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 17: Date;_________, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Chair; 3 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

  HANDOUTS

Teach a sequence of 4 Chair exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
Teach additional 5 Chair exercise sequences to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Explain the PRACTICAL EXAM format
  Answer questions specific to exercises

Give a mock practical exam to students
  Students give critical evaluation to each other

Lab 18: Date;_________, Time; 6 > 8, The Pilates Chair preparation for PRACTICAL EXAM; Master’s Assistant; 2 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

Review all Chair exercises; fast and simply

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

TEST #4: Date;_________, Time; 3 pm > 6 pm , The Pilates Chair Exam; 3 Hours
Chair Dissertations:
  1) Outline,
  2) Presentation,
  3) Defense; Q & A

Students give critical evaluation and constructive criticisms

Practical Teaching Exam for Chair: 1) teach an individual
  Explain purpose
  Justify modifications
  Discuss possible contraindications
  Use a different teaching technique

Master’s evaluation and recommendations to improve

Document students’ PRACTICAL EXAM results in Master Record

Reading Assignment: The Pilates Encyclopedia; pre-view the next section

Workshop #11: Date;________, Time; 10 am > 5 pm, The Pilates Reformer; 6 Hours

Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

Practical application of the Pregnancy Protocols; 30 min.
HANDOUTS & DEMONSTRATIONS

[Q & A]; ½ Hour-MAX

Reformer exercises
  Theory and practical applications
  Teach simply, as many exercises as time permits

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment: The Pilates Encyclopedia;______________
      The Pilates Bible; Review Pilates Protocols;_______________
      The Pilates Nomenclature;_____________
      The Pilates Dictionary;_______________
Home Work: ____________________________

Workshop #12: Date;__________, Time; 10 am > 5 pm, The Pilates Reformer; 6 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]; ½ Hour-MAX

Reformer exercises
Theory and practical applications

Break Down one exercise for the Encyclopedia

Cross reference ‘Hundreds’ on all apparatus

Demonstrate on each student 5 exercises
      ____________
      ____________
      ____________
      ____________
      ____________
BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Review as many exercises as time permits

Reading Assignment: The Pilates Encyclopedia;_______________________
The Pilates Bible;______________________________
The Pilates Dictionary;__________________________

Home Work: Prepare for the FINAL WRITTEN EXAM

Lab 19: Date;_________, Time; 2 > 5, The Pilates Reformer; 3 Hours total
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

Occupational Therapy; How to avoid injuries when training clients on the Reformer and Cadillac
Hand Outs

Teach Reformer exercises to the group
Break into pairs for practice teaching
Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional essential Reformer exercises to the group
Break into pairs for practice teaching
Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 20: Date;_________, Time; 2 > 5, The Pilates Reformer; 3 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

HANDOUTS; Pilates’ pregnancy protocols
Understanding Pregnancy & post partum Pilates protocols

Questions & Answers

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 21: Date;_________, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Reformer; 3 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

Pilates Group Jump Board Class
HANDOUTS
Teach Reformer Jump Board exercises to the group

Break into pairs for practice teaching
Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional Reformer (non-jump board) exercises to the group

Break into pairs for practice teaching
Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Golf-a-lates
HANDOUTS
DEMONSTRATION (no Participation)
Critical analysis of Golf techniques, posture & injuries

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 22: Date;__________, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Reformer; 3 Hours total
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

Reformer exercises
  Teach 6 sequenced Reformer exercises to the group

Break into pairs for practice teaching
Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach an additional 6 sequenced Reformer exercises to the group

Pair off for practice teaching; call out exercises for them to teach
Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Lab 23: Date;_________, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Reformer; 3 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

Teaching duets on the Reformer
  HANDOUTS
  DEMONSTRATION

Questions & Answers

Break into pairs for practice teaching
Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional Reformer exercises to the group

Break into pairs for practice teaching
Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 24: Date;________, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Reformer Preparation for Practical Exam; Master’s Assistant; 3 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

Review as many Reformer exercises as possible; fast and simply

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

TEST #5: Date;__________, Time; 2 > 5 pm, The Pilates Reformer Exam; 3 Hours
Reformer Dissertations:
  1) Outline,
  2) Presentation,
  3) Defense; Q & A

Students give critical evaluation and constructive criticisms

Practical Teaching Exam for Reformer: 1) teach an individual
  Explain purpose
  Justify modifications
  Discuss possible contraindications
  Use a different teaching technique

Practical Teaching Exam for Reformer: 1) teach a group

Master’s evaluation and recommendations to improve

Document students’ PRACTICAL EXAM results in Master Record
Reading Assignment: The Pilates Encyclopedia; pre-view the next section

Workshop #13: Date;_________, Time; 10 am > 5 pm, The Pilates Cadillac; 6 Hours

Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

Review as many Push-Through-Bar Cadillac exercises as possible; 30 min
Review as many Spring-Bar Cadillac exercises as possible; 30 min.
Review as many Leg-Spring Cadillac exercises as possible; 30 min.
Review as many Trapeze-Swing Cadillac exercises as possible; 30 min.
Practical application of the Cadillac; ½ Hour

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

HANDOUTS & DEMONSTRATIONS

Review as many Push-Through-Bar Cadillac exercises as possible; 30 min
Review as many Spring-Bar Cadillac exercises as possible; 30 min.
Review as many Leg-Spring Cadillac exercises as possible; 30 min.
Review as many Trapeze-Swing Cadillac exercises as possible; 30 min.
Practical application of the Cadillac; ½ Hour

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
  1) The Pilates Encyclopedia;________________________
  2) The Pilates Nomenclature;_______________________
  3) The Pilates Bible; Review Protocols _______________
  4) The Pilates Dictionary;__________________________

Home Work: Prepare Teacher Assignment; ‘The Trainers’ Image’

Workshop #14: Date;_________, Time; 10 am > 5 pm The Pilates Cadillac; 6 Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

Cadillac exercises
  Theory and practical applications
  Cross reference one exercise on all apparatus
  Demonstrate on each student 5 exercises
      ____________
      ____________
      ____________
      ____________
      ____________

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Break Down one exercise for the Encyclopedia

Review as many exercises as time permits

Reading Assignment:
  The Pilates Encyclopedia;_______________________
  The Pilates Bible;______________________________
  The Pilates Dictionary; Ballet terminology __________

Home Work: Prepare 3 Questions concerning Pilate’s exercises for the Lab teacher

Lab 24: Date;________, Time; 2 > 5, The Pilates Cadillac; 3 Hour
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

Teach Dance-a-lates on the Cadillac; HANDOUTS; refer to Ballet terminology in the Pilates Dictionary
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
Teach additional Cadillac exercise sequences to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 25: Date;_________, Time; 2 > 4, The Pilates Bible, Encyclopedia & Dictionary; Master’s Assistant; 2 Hour
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

Preparation for FINAL WRITTEN EXAM

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 26: Date;__________, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Cadillac; 3 Hour
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

Review Cadillac exercise sequences;
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional Cadillac exercise sequences to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching sequences
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 27: Date;___________, Time; 2 > 5, 3 Hour, The Pilates Cadillac; 1 ½ Hours
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

The Pilates Bible & The Pilates Nomenclature; Guest speaker; 1 ½ Hours
  Business Practices;
  Self Promotion
  Getting Started
  Keeping your clientele base

O & A

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 28: Date;_______, Time; 10 > 1, The Pilates Cadillac; 3 Hour
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

Review Cadillac exercises;
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional Cadillac exercises to the group
  Break into pairs for practice teaching
  Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 29: Date;_________, Time; 5 pm > 8 pm, Pilates’ Accessories; 3 Hours
Pilates Group with Balls, Rollers, Hoops & Elastic Bands

Break into pairs to practice teach
Regroup for discussion and critical evaluations

Break into pairs to practice teach
Regroup for discussion and critical evaluations

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 30: Date;_________, Time; 2 > 5, The Pilates Cadillac; Prepare for Practical EXAM; Master’s Assistant; 3 Hour
Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

[Q & A]

Review Cadillac exercise sequences;

Break into pairs for practice teaching
Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Teach additional Cadillac exercise sequences to the group

Break into pairs for practice teaching sequences
Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching

Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

TEST #6: Date;________, Time; 10 am > 5 pm, The Pilates Cadillac Exam; 6 Hours
Cadillac Dissertations:
  1) Outline,
  2) Presentation,
  3) Defense;
  4) Q & A

Practical Teaching Exam for Cadillac: 1) teach an individual
  Explain purpose
  Justify modifications
  Discuss possible contraindications
  Use a different teaching technique

Master’s evaluation and recommendations to improve
Document students’ PRACTICAL EXAM results in Master Record

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Cadillac Dissertations:
  1) Outline,
  2) Presentation,
  3) Defense;
  4) Q & A

Practical Teaching Exam for Cadillac: 1) teach an individual
  Explain purpose
  Justify modifications
  Discuss possible contraindications
  Use a different teaching technique

Master’s evaluation and recommendations to improve

Document students’ PRACTICAL EXAM results in Master Record
Assignment: Prepare for the OVER ALL PRACTICAL EXAM
Assignment: Prepare a photo-pose; with apparatus, head shot or teaching
Homework: Hand in the FINAL WRITTEN EXAM at the next Workshop # 15

Workshop #15: Date;_______, Time; 2 > 5:30 pm, PRACTICAL OVERALL EXAM; 3, 1/2 Hours
Collect the FINAL WRITTEN EXAM
Collect the all outstanding Home work
Pilates Photographer; 1/2 Hour for a Group shot & one photo

PRACTICAL OVERALL EXAM; 3 Hours
  Each student has 30 min. for client evaluation, analysis and testing
  Each student will teach an observed Pilates program for 1 hour

Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record

Workshop #16: Date;__________, Time; 10 am > 5 pm, Return to Pilates Mat; 6 Hours
Review Pilates essential Mat exercises; 1 Hour
Students practice Mat exercises with perfect technique

Review non-essential Mat exercises; 1 Hour
Students practice Mat exercises with perfect technique

Group Pilates Mat class; 1 Hour
  How to teach a group class with focus on Pilates Principles
  Make modifications for individuals in the class

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

IPC teachers demonstrate training a client; students observe; 1 Hour

O & A; 1 Hour

CLOSURE
  Hand out certificates of participation to Teachers and Guests
  Hand out diplomas and Photos to graduates
  Students opinions & suggestions
CELEBRATION; food & drink with students & teachers