STOTT PILATES® Intensive Reformer 2nd Edition (IR II) Course

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• ✔ Learn 139 essential & intermediate Reformer exercises.
• ✔ Develop skills in postural analysis, cueing, and program design.
• ✔ Master Reformer-based strength, flexibility & coordination techniques.
• ✔ Flexible training – Scheduling is determined by each Academy Partner.
• ✔ Ideal for fitness professionals looking to fast-track their Reformer certification.

COURSE FEES EXPLAINED

Pilates Principles

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

Complete Pilates Repertoire (139 exercises)

• Essential & Intermediate Reformer.
• 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 Reformer equipment.
• Group and private session programming.
• Exercise layering techniques for progressive learning.

Component                                                Hours

Instruction & Supervised Teaching        50 hours

Observation                                        Minimum 10 hours

Physical Review                                        Minimum 40 hours

Practice Teaching                                Minimum 25 hours

Total Training Time                                125 hours

Complete in 2 weeks or 3 - 4 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 Reformer 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. 
• Intensive Reformer Course Package (Digital Video Only)
• Essential Reformer Manual 2nd Ed.
• Intermediate Reformer Manual 2nd Ed.

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