Module 1.0 Reformer Instructor Certification Course

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Course curriculum

1. Introduction to the Module 1.0 Reformer Course : Online Content
2. Introduction to the Module 1.0 Reformer Course : Practical Day
3. Course Objectives
4. A message from your instructor
1. What is Pilates?
2. SO Fitness™ Functional Pilates
3. Principles of Pilates
1. Neutral Posture
2. Neutral Posture in Standing
3. Neutral Spine (in supine/crook lying)
4. Neutral Spine (in quadruped)
5. Kypholordotic Posture
6. Flat Back Posture
7. Sway Back Posture
1. Core Muscles
2. Diaphragm and Breathing
3. Transverse Abdominis
4. Internal Obliques
5. Lumbar Erector Spinae
6. Multifidus Lumbar and Sacral
7. Pelvic Floor Muscles
1. Regional Interdependence Theory
2. Plane of Movements
3. Slings of Movement and Gait
4. Deep Longitudinal Sling (DLS)
5. Lateral Sling
6. Anterior Oblique Sling (AOS)
7. Posterior Oblique Sling (POS)
1. The Reformer
2. Pre-requisites to Practical Days
1. Parallel Push Aways
2. Plié Push Aways
3. Wide Push Aways
4. Single Leg Push Aways
5. Calf Raises
6. Jogging
7. Pelvic Bridge
1. Triceps Press
2. Lat Pull Down
3. Horizontal/T Pulls
4. Arm Circles
5. Single Leg Toe Tap
6. Double Leg Toe Tap
7. Ab Prep
8. Oblique Curls
9. Single Leg Stretch
10. Double Leg Stretch
11. Pilates 100s
1. Lat Pull Back
2. Biceps Curl
3. Book Opener
4. Mid Rowing
5. Archer
6. Roll Down (by itself or + arm work)
1. Shoulder Flexion
2. Tea Tray
3. Salute
4. French Press
1. Overhead Press
2. Sword
3. Golf
4. Ox
1. Scapular Setting
2. Swan
1. Prone Shoulder Extension
2. Prone Triceps
3. Prone Aeroplanes
1. Curl Downs
2. Curl Down with Rotations
3. Flat Back
4. Twist
5. Twist with Lean
1. 4 Point Abs
2. 3 Point Abs
1. Baby Elephant
2. Full Elephant
3. Jack Rabbit
4. Pike
1. Sprinter
2. Scooter
1. Side Splits (abdutor)
2. Side Splits (adductors)
3. Plie 1 Leg
4. Ice Skater
5. Lunge
1. Mini Cheerleader
2. Full Cheerleader
1. Lift and Lower
2. Bend and Straighten
3. Frog Leg/Plie
4. Leaping Frog Legs
5. Circles
6. Reverse Circles
7. Short Spine
1. Sleeper
2. Hip Abduction
3. Pendullum
4. Kickstart
5. Circles & Reverse Circles
1. Classical Elephant
1. Mermaid
2. Hip Flexor Stretch
3. Hamstring Stretch
4. Hip Adductor Stretch
1. Understanding injuries and different bodies
2. Common musculoskeletal diagnosis, presentation and its common beneficial exercises.
1. Spring Settings for Beginner Class Plan
2. Spring Settings for Intermediate Class Plan

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Module 1.0 Reformer Instructor Certification Course

Course curriculum

Introduction and Welcome

Introduction to Pilates

Neutral Posture & Common Adaptations

Anatomy & Physiology

Functional Movement & Anatomical Slings

Introduction to the Reformer

Functional Series 1: Footwork

Functional Series 2: Hands in Straps (HIS) Series

Functional Series 3: Mid Back Series

Functional Series 4:Front Kneeling Arm Series

Functional Series 5: Side Arm Series

Functional Series 6: Long Box Prone Series

Long Box Prone Risers Series

Functional Series 7: Short Box Ab series

Functional Series 8: Quadruped Ab Series

Functional Series 9: Elephant Series

Functional Series 10: Sprinter

Functional Series 11: Standing Series

Classical Series 1: Cheerleader Series

Classical Series 2: Feet in Strap

Classical Series 3: Side Lying Gluts

Classical Series 4: Classic Elephant

Classical Series 5: Stretches

Common Diagnosis, Presentation & What Exercises to Prescribe

Pre- Practical Quiz

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