CERTIFICATION - Teacher Training Programs

I.P.C. recommends a background in at least one of the following categories: Pilates, dance, fitness training, yoga, athletics, massage, classes in anatomy/bio-mechanics. Experience in fitness or wellness programs better prepare you for the certification workshop.

Teacher Training Courses Offer the Following:
 
· 100 Hours with a Master Level Pilates Instructor, provides comprehensive training in Floor/Mat work, Reformer, Trap Table/Cadillac, Wunder Chair, Small Barrel, Large Barrel; and, auxiliary equipment: elastic bands, hoops, balls, standing spring work.
· Workbook- Over 1500 exercises with pictures including description, purpose, principles, cueing, contraindications and modifications.
Syllabus of Workbook:
  Includes description of concepts, principles, and philosophy
  Seven Teaching Techniques
  Six Stretching Techniques
  Posture and Alignment Assessment
  Guidelines for designing programs appropriate to the client's needs.
    a Training effect of repetitions
    b Five essential components of programming
    c The Borg Technique, P.E.R., and Pace
    d Anatomy and Biology
    e Protocols for pregnancy, illness, and special populations.
· 100 Hours of Lab time with experienced movement technicians.
· Practical applications and modifications for rehabilitation, as well as beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels for clients.
· Lectures from health professionals.
· Refresher courses, at no additional cost.
· CPR/First Aid Certifications available at additional cost to all students.

Certification Requirements:

100 Hours of lecture & lab time attendance
A Passing grade on practical exams on each apparatus
Completion of homework assignments
A Passing grade on the Final Written Exam [ 74% or better ]
100 Hours of documented observation
100 Hours of documented internship teaching
100 Hours of practice time
 

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BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE OF AN IPC WORKSHOP SCHEDULE


NOTE; workshops are uniquely customized to the Hosting Pilates’ Studio.
In addition to attendance of these workshops, student teachers are required to document OBSERVATION & PRACTICE hours.
We encourage you to compare other Certification Workshops, to appreciate the value of the IPC comprehensive program.

IPC Workshop SCHEDULE

Workshop #1: Date; 1.15.2005 Time; 11 am – 6 pm
Orientation; 6 Hours total
Welcome & Introductions
 
Master Pilates Instructor; Ivon Dahl; PhD, Masters in Education
Short Bio; Pilates, Dance, Aerobics, Bodybuilding, Educator
Mutual RESPECT & PROFESSIONALISM used as PROTOCOLS
Balance CARING with KNOWLEDGE & JUDGEMENT
Continuing education in a variety of interests, to develop your unique style
QUESTIONNAIRE;
Why you have chosen Pilates Method as your modality as a client or teacher
What is Pilates

Masters Assistant; Julie Thurston; discussion of the IPC difference
The 3 major schools of Pilates; New York, Santa Fe, International.
Critical Education encourages analysis & evaluations.
Tech Training requires memorization & produces Pilates factories
You get what you put into it; advanced certification for the same cost
What level are you willing to work for

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

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
Group discussion and evaluation

HAND OUTS
The Pilates Bible, The Pilates Encyclopedia, The Pilates Dictionary
Schedules
Weekend workshops
Required Labs
Log sheets
Observation; 1) Videos, 2) Classes, 3) Private sessions
Independent Studies [Self Practice]
Practice Teaching; friends & family
Internship Program Guidelines
Suggested payment scale; $15 > $25 Hourly
Guidelines to a successful experience

Ivon Dahl & Julie Thurston
How to get the most from this program
You will use these three books as a resource for years to come, sign them
How to use the Inter-Active Workbook
Section it off; post-it, the essential exercises
Fill in the holes
Look ahead
Consult your Pilates Dictionary

Research; 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

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
Internships Here & There
Earn $ as your learn; get approval for your chosen location & DOCUMENT your teaching time
Home work; getting ahead before becoming overwhelmed
Student evaluations; documenting your attendance, participation and progress, helps us to help you
Practical Testing Format; reveals your level of understanding
What is the format
What are the testing criteria
$ & sense; The true cost of make-ups [$75 hr for retesting or private tutoring]
Show up early
Be in the NOW and let fear go
Allow your natural talent and life experiences out
Final Written Exams
A necessary evil
Start preparing from day one

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

The Pilates Bible
Ivon Dahl & Julie Thurston
Pilates’ Theories
o Initial Fundamentals
o Principals
o Concepts

The difference between standard fitness training & Pilates;
o 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
o Pilates; intrinsic muscles

Locking out VS Extension
• Locked positions don’t apply to the Pilates work
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
o Protocols; help you recognize symptoms or conditions, so that you can refer to a qualified health professional [legal limitations & boundaries]
o Functional Efficiency; building strength and mobility
o Occupational Therapy; lifting and moving [the architectural advantage]
• Pilates’ contraindications; what’s wrong with some Pilates’ modalities
o Why traditional Pilates over stretches the shoulder joints
o Why traditional Pilates over works the hip flexors & gluteus Medialis
o Why traditional Pilates over stretches the lumbar [12 o’clock]
o Traditional Pilates used ballistic stretch techniques
o Avoiding faulty postural exercises when appropriate; demonstration
o Avoiding spinal compression subluxation with FLEXION-DISTRACTION
Hyper extension; demonstration
Hyper flexion; demonstration
Sequential Rotation; demonstration

Guest speaker; Lena Jelvus; Physical Therapist
• Discussions
o Stretch Techniques; demonstration & practice
o Trainer Assisted Stretches; demonstration & practice

Ivon Dahl & Julie Thurston;
Document students’ level of participation in the I.P.C. Master Record

Reading Assignment:
The Pilates Bible; Initial Fundamentals, Pilates’ Principals, Pilates’ Concepts, Stretch Techniques


Workshop #2: Date; 1.16.2005 Time; 11 am -6 pm
The Pilates Bible; 6 Hours total
• Questions & Answers
• Document trainers’ attendance & log sheets on the I.P.C. Master copy

Guest speaker; Valerie Jacobs; Chiropractor
• Fitness Evaluation; demonstration
• Postural Assessments; demonstration
• Flexibility Testing; demonstration
• Body types; endo-meso-ecto-morphs
• Dis-morphia; cones, pear shapes, hour glass, ladder; how to augment the shape

Ivon Dahl, PhD
• Designing Programs based on the clients’ goals & needs
o Long term goals & short term needs may be contradictory
Check-in with your client every day
Focus on the immediate need first and then address the goals
o 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
o Cardio Programs; for fat burning or strengthening the heart
Borg Technique; breathing rates indicate heart & metabolic levels
o Basic Nutrition Guidelines
Creating nutrition diaries; interpret patterns, habits, moods, choices
Reeducating the client
Motivation, support & reevaluations; encourage, advise, follow-up

Lori Rubenstein, PT; DEMONSTRATION
o Anatomy & Bio-mechanics lecture
o Protocols for Injuries & Special Populations
o Implementation of Pilates Programs; working with modifications

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour


David Shibuya, Guest speaker; Licensed Educator
o Memory Techniques
o Teaching Techniques

Ivon Dahl; Application of Bio-mechanics to the Pilates Encyclopedia
o demonstrate how to fill-out your inter-active workbook

Ivon Dahl;
Document students’ level of participation in the Master Record

Read:
Teaching Techniques, Pre-view essential Mat exercises

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


Workshop #3: Date; 1.22.2005 Time; 11 am – 6 pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 6 Hours total
• [Q & A]; ½ Hour
• Ivon Dahl; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Ivon Dahl; MAT; The essential MAT exercises & Teaching Techniques
• The Essential Exercises; Mat vocabulary as simple fitness exercises
o Use ‘Demonstration’ to teach the group essential MAT exercises
Step one; show the exercise
Step two; perform with me
Step three; perform a solo
o Use ‘KISS System’ to teach the group essential MAT exercises
Can you do this
• Teach non-essential Mat vocabulary as movement with flowing transitions
o Use the ‘Graduate System’ to choreograph organic transitions in non-essential Mat exercises
o 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

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

• Mat Work as Soma Therapy
o 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

Ivon Dahl;
Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
The Pilates Encyclopedia; review non-essential exercises

Home Work:
Experiment with performing the Mat practice routines
Prepare 3 Questions concerning Mat exercises

Workshop #4: Date; 1.23.2005 Time; 11 am – 6pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 6 Hours total
• [Q & A]; ½ Hour
• Ivon Dahl; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Ivon Dahl; MAT; review Pilates’ modalities & theory
o New York
o Santa Fe’
o International
• Ivon Dahl; Modalities of Functional Efficiency and application to all Pilates
o Use the Pilates’ Principals to teach the first ten essential Mat exercises
Show how they are always applicable and present throughout the Pilates Method
o Breakdown & dissect one exercise for the interactive Encyclopedia

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

o Cross reference ‘Spine Stretch’ on all apparatus
o Demonstrate on each student 5 exercises
Hundreds
Spine Stretch Forward
Crab
Single Leg Circles
Teaser
o Review as many non-essential exercises as time permits

Ivon Dahl;
Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
The Pilates Encyclopedia; assign specific exercises to @ student
Pre-view essential Barrel & Chair exercises

Home Work:
Mat practice routines
Teach a Mat class
Experiment with performing essential Barrel & Chair exercises

Lab 1: Date; Tuesday, Time; 6pm-9pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Dayna Perry; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Dayna Perry; 3 Hours
o Hand Outs
o Teach 5 >10 essential Mat exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
o Teach 5 >10 additional essential Mat exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
• Dayna Perry; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 2: Date; Saturday, Time; 9am-12 noon
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Jordie Mas; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Jordie Mas; 2 Hours
o Hand Outs
o Teach non-essential Mat exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching of essential Mat exercises
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
o Teach additional non-essential Mat exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
• Andrea Marcellus; Guest teacher; 1 Hour total
o HANDOUTS
o DEMONSTRATE teaching Mat exercises
one-on-one; 1/2 Hour
Mat group class; 1/2 Hour
• Jordie Mas; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 3: Date; Wednesday, Time; 5; 30pm-8; 30pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Dayna Perry; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Dayna Perry; 2 Hours
o Teaching assignment; Teach 25 > 30 exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
• Terry Smith; Guest teacher; 1 Hour
o HANDOUTS
o DEMONSTRATE Boxing & Pilates
o Participation in Group Boxing Class, with Pilates Concepts
• Dayna Perry; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 4: Date; Thursday, Time; 10; 00am-1; 00 pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Jordie Mas; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Jordie Mas; 1 Hour
o Group Class; The Pilates Abdominal Workout
• Jordie Mas; 2 Hours total
o Regroup for critical analysis; 1 Hour
o Break into pairs; practice abs exercises with transitions, 1 Hour
• Jordie Mas; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 5: Date; Sunday, Time; 10; 00am-1; 00 pm
The Pilates Bible; 2 Hours total
• Jordie Mas; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Lena Jelvus; Physical Therapist; 2 Hours
o Review Stretch Techniques in the Pilates Bible
o Demonstrate Trainer Assisted Stretches on the Mat
o Pair off and practice Trainer Assisted Stretches on the Mat
o Regroup for discussion
o Break into pairs; practice TAS on the apparatus
• Jordie Mas; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 6: Date; Wednesday, Time; 5; 30pm-8; 30pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 2 Hours total
• Julie Thurston; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Julie Thurston; 2 Hours
o Explain the PRACTICAL EXAM format
o Answer questions specific to exercises
o Give a mock practical exam to students
o Students give critical evaluation to each other

Workshop #5: Date; 2.19.2005 Time; 11 am -6 pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 6 Hours total
• [Q & A]; ½ Hour
• Ivon Dahl; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Ivon Dahl; PRACTICLE EXAM for MAT; record results in the Master Record

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Ivon Dahl; Essential SPINE CORRECTOR, LADDER BARREL & WUNDER CHAIR
o Theory and practical application
o Breakdown one exercise for the Encyclopedia
o Cross reference ‘Stomach Massage’ on all apparatus
o 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
o Review as many essential exercises as time permits

Ivon Dahl;
Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
The Pilates Encyclopedia;
Review non-essential Barrel & Chair exercises

Home Work:
Experiment with performing the Barrel & Chair practice routines
Prepare 3 Questions concerning Mat exercises

Workshop #6: Date; 2.20.2005 Time; 11 am – 6 pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 6 Hours total
• [Q & A]; ½ Hour
• Ivon Dahl; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Ivon Dahl; SPINE CORRECTOR, LADDER BARREL & WUNDER CHAIR
o non-essential exercise choreography without technique
BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour
• Ivon Dahl; Teaching techniques as applied to the above choreography
o Apply 7 teaching styles, randomly
o Ask the students to identify the teaching style

Ivon Dahl;
Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
The Pilates Encyclopedia;
Pre-view essential Reformer exercises

Home Work:
Experiment with performing essential Reformer exercises

Lab 7: Date; Tuesday, Time; 6pm-9pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Oxana Kathergan; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Oxana Kathergan; 3 Hours
o Hand Outs
o Teach essential Barrel & Chair exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching of essential Reformer exercises
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
o Teach additional essential Barrel & Chair exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
• Oxana Kathergan; Document level of participation in Master Record

Lab 8: Date; Tuesday, Time; 6pm-9pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Oxana Kathergan; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Oxana Kathergan; 3 Hours
o Hand Outs
o Teach non-essential Barrel & Chair exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching of essential Reformer exercises
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
o Teach additional non-essential Barrel & Chair exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
• Oxana Kathergan; Document level of participation in Master Record

Lab 9: Date; Saturday, Time; 9am-12 noon
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Andrea Marcellus; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Andrea Marcellus; 2 Hours
o Teaching assignment; Focus on transitions
o Break into pairs; Teaching exercises without stopping between
o Regroup & discuss; How to give a good workout & teach technique
• Irena Brodski; Guest Instructor; 1 Hour
o HANDOUTS
o Gymnastics & Pilates DEMONSTRATION & participation
Gymnastics & acrobatics are included in all Pilates’ apparatus
Identify and execute all
• Andrea Marcellus; Document levels of participation in the Master Record

Lab 10: Date; Wednesday, Time; 5; 30pm-8; 30pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Oxana Kathergan; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Oxana Kathergan; 2 Hours
o Teaching assignment; Focus on the clients’ feelings
o Break into pairs; use Inspiration & Touch Systems
o Regroup for discussion
• Dayna Perry; Guest teacher; 1 Hour
o HANDOUTS
o Circuit Training group class demonstration
o Break into three/four groups for 15 min. participation
• Oxana Kathergan; Document level of participation in Master Record

Lab 11: Date; Sunday, Time; 9; 00 am- 10; 30 am
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 1 Hour total
• [Q & A]
• Jordie Mas; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Jordie Mas; , 1 Hour total
o HANDOUT Cardio-Pilates
o Follow cardio guidelines for the Borg Technique
o Pilates Group Class, 1/2 Hour, Cardio-Pilates
o Regroup for a discussion
o Pilates Group Class, 1/2 Hour, Cardio-Pilates
o Follow cardio guidelines for the PER Technique
• Jordie Mas; Document level of participation in Master Record

Lab 12: Date; Wednesday, Time; 5; 30pm-8; 30pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 2 Hours total
• Julie Thurston; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Julie Thurston; 2 Hours
o Explain the PRACTICAL EXAM format
o Answer questions specific to exercises
o Give a mock practical exam on Barrels & Chair to students
o Students give critical evaluation to each other

Workshop #7: Date; 3.19.2005 Time; 11 am – 6pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 6 Hours total
• [Q & A]; ½ Hour
• Ivon Dahl; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
RACTICLE EXAM for SPINE CORRECTOR, LADDER BARREL & WUNDER CHAIR
o Record results on the Master Record

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Ivon Dahl;REFORMER essential exercises
o Theory & practical application
o Breakdown one exercise form the Encyclopedia
o Cross reference ‘Hip Roll-up/Bridge’ on all apparatus
o Demonstrate on each student 6 exercises
Plié in 1st position on the perch
Plié in 1st position in the straps
Plié 1st position jumps on the Jump Board
Full Body Stretch
Elephant
Psoas Stretch/Eve’s Lunge
o Review as many exercises as time permits

Ivon Dahl;
Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
The Pilates Encyclopedia;
Review non-essential Reformer exercises

Home Work:
Experiment with performing the Reformer practice routines
Prepare 3 Questions concerning Reformer exercises

Workshop #8: Date; 3.20.005 Time; 11 am -6 pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 6 Hours total
• [Q & A]; ½ Hour
• Ivon Dahl; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Ivon Dahl; REFORMER
o Present Reformer non-essential exercise choreography without technique

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

o Apply Teaching techniques to the Reformer non-essential vocabulary
o Ask the students to identify the teaching style

Ivon Dahl;
Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
The Pilates Encyclopedia;
Pre-view essential Cadillac exercises

Home Work:
experiment with performing essential Cadillac exercises

Lab 13: Date; Tuesday, Time; 6pm-9pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Dayna Perry; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Dayna Perry; 2 Hours
o Hand Outs
o Teach essential Reformer exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching of essential Reformer exercises
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
o Teach additional essential Reformer exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
• Paulette Blaszak; Guest Instructor; 1 Hour
o Dance & Pilates on the Reformer; refer to Ballet terminology in the Pilates Dictionary
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
• Dayna Perry; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 14: Date; Saturday, Time; 9am-12 noon
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Jordie Mas; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Jordie Mas; 2 Hours
o Hand Outs
o Teach non-essential Reformer exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
o Teach additional non-essential Reformer exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
• Betsy Parker; Guest teacher; 1 Hour
o Reformer duets
HANDOUTS
DEMONSTRATION
Questions & Answers
• Jordie Mas; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 15: Date; Wednesday, Time; 5; 30pm-8; 30pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Dayna Perry; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Dayna Perry; 2 Hours
o Hand Outs
o Teach a sequence of Reformer exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
o Teach additional Reformer exercise sequences to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
• Sebastian Legree; Guest teacher; 1 Hour
o Reformer Group Class
HANDOUTS
MINI-DEMONSTRATION
Break into two groups, teach ½ hour to each group
Questions & Answers
• Dayna Perry; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 16: Date; Sunday, Time; 9; 00 am- 10; 30 am
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 1 1/2 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Jordie Mas; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Jordie Mas; Pilates Group Jump Board Class, 1 1/2 Hour
o Pilates Group Class, 1/2 Hour, Jump Board
o Questions & Answers
o Break into pairs for 1/2 Hour of Jump Board practice teaching
o Regroup for a discussion
• Jordie Mas; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 17: Date; Sunday, Time; 9; 00 am- 10; 30 am
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 1 1/2 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Jordie Mas; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Kieth Brigman; Guest teacher 1, 1/2 Hour
o Qui Gong Pilates
HANDOUTS
MINI-DEMONSTRATION
Break into two groups, teach ½ hour to each group
Questions & Answers
• Jordie Mas; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 18: Date; Wednesday, Time; 5; 30pm-8; 30pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 2 Hours total
• Julie Thurston; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Julie Thurston; 2 Hours
o Explain the PRACTICAL EXAM format
o Answer questions specific to exercises
o Give a mock practical exam on the Reformer to students
o Students give critical evaluation to each other

Workshop #9: 6 Hours; Date; 4.16.2005 Time; 11 am – 6 pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 6 Hours total
• [Q & A]; ½ Hour
• Ivon Dahl; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Ivon Dahl; PRACTICLE EXAM for REFORMER
o Record exam results

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Ivon Dahl; CADILLAC essential exercises
o Theory and practical applications
o Break Down one exercise for the Encyclopedia
o Cross reference ‘Swan’ on all apparatus
o Demonstrate on each student 5 exercises
Spine Stretch
Sitting Monkey
Shoulder Opener
Tango
Flying Eagle
o Review as many exercises as time permits

Ivon Dahl;
Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
The Pilates Encyclopedia;
Review non-essential Cadillac exercises

Home Work:
Experiment with performing the Cadillac practice routines
Prepare 3 Questions concerning Cadillac exercises

Workshop #10: Date; 4.17.2005 Time; 11 am -6 pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 6 Hours total
• [Q & A]; ½ Hour
• Ivon Dahl; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Ivon Dahl; CADILLAC non-essential exercises
o Review choreography of non-essential exercises
o Teach Cadillac non-essential exercises as simple calisthenics

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

Ivon Dahl; CADILLAC non-essential exercises
o Apply Teaching Techniques to the non-essential exercises

Ivon Dahl;
Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
The Pilates Encyclopedia;
Review Cadillac non-essential exercises

Home Work:
Prepare Teacher Assignment

Lab 19: Date; Tuesday, Time; 6pm-9pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Catherine Roberts; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Catherine Roberts; 2 Hours
o Hand Outs
o Teach essential Cadillac exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
o Teach additional essential Cadillac exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
• Eric Haun; Guest Instructor; 1 Hour
o Dance & Pilates on the Cadillac; refer to the Pilates Dictionary
• Catherine Roberts; Document level of participation in Master Record

Lab 20: Date; Saturday, Time; 9am-12 noon
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Dayna Perry; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Dayna Perry; 2 Hours
o Hand Outs
o Teach non-essential Cadillac exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
o Teach additional non-essential Cadillac exercises to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
• Paulette Blazak; Guest teacher; 1 Hour
o Golf-a-lates
HANDOUTS
Critical analysis of Golf techniques, posture & injuries
DEMONSTRATION
Participation
• Dayna Perry; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 21: Date; Wednesday, Time; 5; 30pm-8; 30pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 3 Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Catherine Roberts; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Catherine Roberts; 2 Hours
o Hand Outs
o Teach Cadillac exercise sequences to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
o Teach additional Cadillac exercise sequences to the group
o Break into pairs for practice teaching
o Regroup Discussion; critical evaluations of students’ teaching
• Viveca Jensen; Guest Instructor; 1 Hour
o Teaching duets on the Cadillac
HANDOUTS
DEMONSTRATION
Questions & Answers
• Catherine Roberts; Document levels of participation in the Master Record

Lab 22: Date; Thursday, Time; 9; 00 am- 10; 30 am
The Pilates Bible; 1 ½ Hours total
• Julie Thurston; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Susan Shibuya; Licensed Mid-wife; 1 1/2 Hour
HANDOUTS; Pilates’ pregnancy protocols
Understanding Pregnancy & post partum
Questions & Answers
• Julie Thurston; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 23: Date; Sunday, Time; 9; 00 am- 10; 30 am
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 1 ½ Hours total
• [Q & A]
• Jordie Mas; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Jordie Mas; Pilates’ accessories; 1, 1/2 Hour
o Pilates Group with Balls, Rollers, Hoops & Elastic Bands; 1/2 Hour
o Break into pairs to practice teach; 1/2 Hour
o Regroup for discussion and critical evaluations; 1/2 Hour
• Jordie Mas; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 24: Date; Wednesday, Time; 5; 30pm-8; 30pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 2 Hours total
• Julie Thurston; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Julie Thurston; 2 Hours
o Explain the PRACTICAL EXAM format
o Answer questions specific to exercises
o Give a mock practical exam to students
o Students give critical evaluation to each other

Workshop #11: Date; 6.4.2005 Time; 11 am – 6 pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 6 Hours total
• [Q & A]; ½ Hour
• Ivon Dahl; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Ivon Dahl; PRACTICLE EXAM for CADILLAC; record results, 2 Hours

BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour

• Julie Thurston; Practical application of the Pregnancy Protocols; 1 Hour
o HANDOUTS
o DEMONSTRATION
• Mat Richards; Gyro-tonics & Pilates; ½ Hour
o HANDOUTS
o DEMONSTRATIONS
• Guy Madmoni; Pilates Photographer; 1/2 Hour for a Group shot & one photo per each student on apparatus

Ivon Dahl;
Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
The Pilates Encyclopedia;
Review Protocals

Home Work:
Prepare Teacher Assignment; ‘The Trainers’ Image’
Prepare 3 Questions concerning Pilate’s exercises

Workshop #12: 6 Hours; Date; 6.5.2005 Time; 11 am – 7 pm
The Pilates Encyclopedia; 7 Hours total
• [Q & A]; ½ Hour
• Ivon Dahl; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Julie Thurston; Preparation for the FINAL WRITTEN EXAM, ½ Hour
o Schedule FINAL EXAM dates & times
• Cortney Granal; Occupational Therapist; Guest Instructor; 1 Hour
o How to avoid injuries when training clients
HANDOUTS
DEMONSTRATIONS
BREAK for lunch; 1 Hour
• Julie & Ivon; PRACTICLE OVERALL EXAM; 2 Hours
o Record results in Master Record
• BJ Peterson; Business Practices; 1 Hour
o Self Promotion
o Getting Started
o Building your reputation
o O & A

Ivon Dahl;
Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Reading Assignment:
The Pilates Encyclopedia
The Pilates Bible
The Pilates Dictionary

Home Work:
Prepare for the FINAL WRITEN EXAM

CLOSURE; 1 Hour
o Ask students opinion & suggestions of the workshop
o Food & drink with students & Ivon, Dayna, Jordie, Julie, Cortney, Betsy, Paulette, Viveca, Lena, Lori, Eric, Sebastian, Mat, Guy, BJ, Andrea & Oxana
o HAND OUT PHOTOS to students
o CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION to Guests

Lab 25: Date; Saturday, Time; 9; 00am - 1; 00pm
CPR, FIRST AID CERTIFICATION; 4 Hours total
NOTE; additional fees apply to this workshop
Payable to the Red Cross
• Julie Thurston; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• American Red Cross; Health & Fitness Protocols
• Julie Thurston; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record

Lab 26: Date; Sunday, Time; 8; 30am -11; 30am
The Pilates Bible, Encyclopedia & Dictionary; 3 Hours total
• Julie Thurston; Document Trainers’ Log Sheets on the Master Record
• Julie Thurston; Preparation for the FINAL WRITTEN EXAM
• Julie Thurston; Document students’ level of participation in Master Record