Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP) is a 40-hour course which provides you with the solid foundation and skills you need to develop effective and motivating group and personal training programs with the Level 1 (essential and intermediate) repertoire exercises. At the end of the course you are qualified to design and teach the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) Matwork, repertoire, integrating small equipment to add variety and meet the specific needs of your clients. In addition to the general course objectives, you learn:

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• Workout composition for personal and group training

• Essential, Intermediate and Power workouts

• Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel workouts

• Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions

• How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises

• Theory and practice of postural analysis

• 63 exercises plus multiple modifications

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Prerequisites: Working knowledge of functional anatomy. Minimum 30 hours Pilates classes/workouts. Three-plus years teaching movement of fitness and/or dance ( applicants with a strong history of Pilates participation and/or experience instructing students/clients in another field may also be considered).

Duration: 40 hours of classroom instruction in 8 days. Plus: 10 hours observation; 30 hours physical review; 15 hours practice teaching. Total hours: 95 hours.

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Continuing Education Credits (CECs): 4.0 STOTT PILATES