Pilates Instructor qualification
These courses will be open for Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, NMT's, physical therapists, Sports/Athletics coaches, fitness instructors, yoga instructors, body work therapists and the general public. People with no formal fitness qualification contact us for information on how to achieve a Pilates qualification with us.
The courses will be taught by Shane Nicoletti, Irelands first Pilates tutor. Shane trained with Michael King (www.michaelkingpilates.com) in London and has been a tutor since. At FFI we specialise in corrective exercise, rehabilitation, mobility, endurance, strength and power development.
This double weekend course is designed to show Fitness Professionals how to teach modified Pilates to the general public in a safe and effective manner. FFI's methods also focus on corrective exercise and quality of movement. This course will focus on the fundamentals of Pilates and rehabilitative exercise.
The course will be taught by tutor Shane Nicoletti.
Course suitability
Physiotherapists
Chiropractors
Osteopaths
Rehabilitation specialists
Bodywork therapists
NMT'S
sports massage therapists
Physical therapists
Personal trainers
Fitness instructors
kettlebell instructors
Yoga teachers
Pilates students
General public (contact us for advice)
The following is what the course will offer you :
A full colour manual of the course movements
The history of Pilates
The benefits of Pilates and corrective exercise.
Over 20 fundamental and Pilates movements
Theory and practical sessions with feedback
How to design a 121 or group Pilates matwork class
Suitability of Pilates exercise
Effective teaching and cueing skills
Verbal and visual demonstrations
Correct posture and body alignment
Dynamic range of motion warm ups
Postural assessment skills
Working with clients in rehabilitation from musculoskeletal injury
How to carry out a case study
How to prepare for examination
The Venue
Camden court hotel, camden street, Dublin 2.
Dates :
Module 1 Saturday October 8th & Sunday October 9th
Module 2 Saturday November 12th & Sunday November 13th
Course fees
€650.00
Price : €200 non-refundable / non- transferable deposit to book your place, the remaining €450 to be paid over the 2 weekends of the course. Module one €250, module two €200. We have no credit card facility at the venue.
Requirements for certification
Particpiants must attend both modules for the full course. On the second day of module 2 all participants must complete a written and practical exam. The written exam can cover Anatomy, Physiology, Principles of health related fitness, ethics in health/fitness, and Pilates. Participants will be assessd on techniques and instructional skills.
Participants must produce a copy of their current relevant qualifications. If you do not hold a qualification that included Anatomy and Physiology etc. contact us for more information.
All participants must complete a portfolio that includes 4 separate case studies over 6 weeks that would include over 20 hours of teaching. 20 hours of personal Pilates practice and a 500 word Pilates essay.
All of the above will be covered on the first module.
Terms and conditions
A €200 deposit must be paid through the web site to secure your place on the course.
This deposit is non-refundable / non- transferable if you can’t attend the course due to any reason.
The remaining fee’s, €450.00 must be paid by cash or cheque over the 2 modules of the course. If the remaining fee’s are not paid by the start of module two, the organisers will prevent you from attending the final module. In this case you will not receive a qualification and all fees paid will be non-refundable.
All attendees must be injury free and suitable to workout on the weekend of the course.
All attendees must be injury free and suitable to workout on examination day.
All attendees must wear suitable clothing at the course.
As venues will change it is the responsibility of the attendees to organize their own meals/drinks for the duration of the course.
Attendees must attend both modules.
Candidates will not receive their certificates until all exams are passed, criteria met and fees paid.
All candidates must complete a PAR Q prior to the course.
FFI reserve the right to refuse admission to individuals on their courses
More information to follow.........