STOTT PILATES®Intensive Mat-Plus™ 2nd Edition Course

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• ✔ Learn 63 essential & intermediate exercises with modifications for diverse clients.
• ✔ Master postural analysis, cueing and exercise layering for effective programming.
• ✔ Train with the Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel to enhance workouts.
• ✔ Flexible training – Scheduling is determined by each Academy Partner.
• ✔ Ideal for fitness professionals looking to fast-track their Pilates career.

Pilates Principles

• STOTT PILATES® Principles  for safe and effective movement.
• Theory and practice of postural analysis.

Complete Pilates Repertoire (63 exercises)

• Essential & Intermediate Matwork.
• Power workouts for strength and endurance.
• Exercise modifications for postural conditions and body types.

Practical Teaching & Programming

• Effective cueing, correction and communication skills.
• Use of Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel for exercise variation.
• Group and private session programming.
• Exercise layering techniques for progressive learning.

Component                                                Hours

Instruction & Supervised Teaching        40 hours

Observation                                        Minimum 10 hours

Physical Review                                        Minimum 30 hours

Practice Teaching                                Minimum 15 hours

Total Training Time                                95 hours

Duration: Complete in 2 weeks or 3 weekends (varies by Academy Partner).

Observation – Watch STOTT PILATES Certified Instructors and Instructor Trainers in live sessions with clients or via Merrithew Connect™.

Physical Review – Personally practice exercises learned in class.

Practice Teaching – Teach STOTT PILATES repertoire to clients, fellow students or via video sessions.

Note: Practice logs must be submitted before the final exam. 

• Matwork & Reformer Support Materials Book
     Required for IMP, IR, and CMR courses. This book only needs to be purchased once, even if taking multiple courses.
• Intensive Mat-Plus™ Course Package Manual + Digital Video
     Both the manual and digital content are required. These can be purchased together as a package or separately, depending on shipping preferences. 
• Comprehensive Matwork Manual
• Intensive Mat-Plus™ Course Package (Digital Video Only)

Additional languages
A number of required resources are available in languages other than English. See options for additional languages.

Optional resources
These resources are not available at merrithew.com, however you may want to purchase these as additional resources for your practice.

• Trail Guide to the Body, Andrew Biel
• Anatomy Flash Cards, Anne Gilroy