Knoxville Mat Pilates Teacher Training

Movement Foundations

Because we at Contrology Connection feel that a solid foundation is the key to a strong education, we begin all of our programs with a pre-requisite in Movement Foundations.

We go over the following topics:

Introduction to our Programs

Pilates Principles

History of Pilates

Ethical Scope of Practice

Tactile & Verbal Cueing

Planes of Movement & Biomechanical Terms

Posture: Alignment Protocols & Pathologies

Medical Pathologies/Special Populations

Physical Assessment

Exercise Progression

Principle Integration

Breathing Anatomy & Teaching

Functional Spinal Shapes

Skeletal Anatomy & Muscular Anatomy

This course is included in your mat program as well as an online anatomy course to take before the in-person weekend modules. A passing certificate of completion needs to be submitted to faculty to move forward. A manual/workbook is available to coincide with the entire program.

Mat Pilates

Two weekends will be spent in-person at a host studio as well as live online classroom hours to master the following subject:

Pre-Pilates Exercises and Stretches

Exercise Level for Progression

Biomechanical Principles

Alignment Protocols

Exercise Descriptions and Objectives

Safety and Spotting Techniques

Adaptations, Modifications, and Contraindications

Movement Advancements and Variations

Foundations of Magic Circle

We will not only skillfully master the 38 mat exercises, but teach progressions, variations, how and when to use props, and apply all of that knowledge to special populations you may encounter as an instructor. A workbook/manual is available for this course.

Contrology Connection Pilates Mat Program

Unlock Your Potential with Contrology Connection

The details and expectations to our 150-hour program are as follows:

- Course hours (both in-person and online) 36

- Personal Practice hours 40

- Observation hours 20

- Teaching practice hours 40

- Additional hours include anatomy class, required videos of history, reading materials, and test out

Proof of hours need to be provided in order to sit for the exam. Students are given electronic timesheets that they may print or track online. At least 75% of all personal practice, observation, and teaching practice must be performed in-person, the remainder can be live on-line. Personal Practice hours can be received under the guidance a peer within the program or a certified instructor by ways of group class, private lessons, and/or master classes.

Knoxville students receive all workbooks and online anatomy course included in price.

Investment: $1,400

Testing for Certification

Practical: You are to teach classical mat order of the 38 Mat exercises to a body of your choosing in front of a proctor. Your Practical will be graded on: Order, Set Up, Transitions, Modifications, Breath, Movement Sequence, Alignment, Tactile Cues, Verbal Cues, and Safety.

Written: There is a 25-question multiple-choice exam.

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