BALANCED BODY® MAT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

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 Mat 1 (16 hours) Introduction to Pilates & Beginning/Intermediate Exercises 

Prerequisites: Movement Principles, 10 Mat classes. 6 months experience teaching movement and anatomy recommended.

Mat  1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an  introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates method and the  beginning and intermediate level exercises. Each exercise includes  training on modifications, challenges, the purpose of the exercise and  any precautions for injuries and special populations. How to design and  teach group classes and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre and  post–natal classes are included. 

Mat 1: Module Dates & Times

January 22, 2021 | 3pm - 8pm

January 23, 2021 | 1pm - 7pm

January 24, 2021 | 12pm - 5pm
Cost: $500

Mat 2 (16 hours)Intermediate/Advanced Exercises 

Prerequisite: Movement Principles and Mat 1

Mat  2 teaches the remaining intermediate and advanced level Mat exercises  for a complete understanding of the Pilates Mat program. Lectures  include progressive skill development to achieve the advanced exercises,  programming for intermediate and advanced classes and creating  successful Mat classes. 

Mat 2: Module Dates & Times

February 19, 2021 | 3pm - 8pm

February 20, 2021 | 1pm - 7pm

February 21, 2021 | 12pm - 5pm

Cost: $550

Mat 3 – Enhanced Mat and Props (16 hours)Enhanced Mat + Props 

Prerequisite: Mat 1 and 2 or successful completion of comparable Pilates mat program. 

CEC  course: Take for continuing education credits or simply to add infinite  variety to your current Mat programming. Students who have taken Mat  training, either from Balanced Body or another provider are welcome.  Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the mat training by adding rings,  rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition,  Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body  expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength  and flexibility. The Balanced Body Programming System is introduced to  make class design easy, effective and fun. Adding props to a mat class  makes them more dynamic, creative and accessible and clients love toys! 

Mat 3: Module Dates & Times

May 7, 2021 | 3pm - 8pm

May 8, 2021 | 1pm - 7pm

May 9, 2021 | 12pm - 5pm

Cost: $550

Mat Program Includes:

• Instruction in the complete pre–Pilates and Balanced Body Mat exercises.
• A detailed, full color manual with accompanying video support to enhance your learning experience.
• Mat class design and delivery based on the Movement Principles and Balanced Body Programming System.
• Development of cueing, coaching and teaching skills.
• Safety information for teaching older adults, pre and post–natal  women, and clients with back, knee, neck and shoulder conditions.

Requirements for Completion – Mat only 

To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Mat Instructor, students must complete the following:

• Anatomy (strongly recommended)
• Balanced Body Movement Principles (16 hours)
• Balanced Body Mat 1 – Course work and module test (16 hours)
• Balanced Body Mat 2 – Course work and module test (16 hours)
• Balanced Body Mat 3 – Course work and module test (16 hours)
• 20 Mat personal sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours.
• Final written and practical test.

Total  hours for completion of Mat program: 134 hours. Upon completion of all  requirements, a certificate of completion as a Balanced Body Mat  Instructor will be issued.