Course Details

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The Bridging Course is designed to "bridge" the gap for certified Pilates Matwork teachers to Pilates studio work.

The Bridging course targets Matwork teachers who have successfully completed a Pilates foundation UK Matwork training. Applicants trained by other bodies are welcome to apply, as long as they comply with the pre-requisitesThe choice will be made on an individual basis. We will be looking at experience and motivation.

After completion of the Bridging Course all students will be fully qualified Pilates teachers certified and recognised by the Pilates Foundation UK.

Prerequisites:

• Certified Matwork teacher who has studied Pilates Matwork for a minimum of one year
• First Aid certificate
• Sound knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• A minimum of eight months teaching experience
• The applicant needs to have taken a minimum of six months studio classes prior to starting the course.
• Each applicant will need to submit a C.V. and a letter of motivation. The final selection takes place on the basis of an interview and a studio class.

Maximum intake of students per annum:

• Six applicants only.

We take in a small group of students in order to guarantee you enough space and time to complete your apprenticeship.

Duration of course:

The Bridging Course will run annually from January till December. The apprenticeship will take place over seven months, from May till December. Some students may be advised to extend their apprenticeship for six months, which would mean the final exam was the following June.

Course Schedule:

• Friday afternoon 3 till 6pm lectures or study group.
• One morning lecture a week from mid February till July.
• Two individual studio classes a week for ten months.
• A minimum of 400 hours teaching practice.
• Three hours private tuition in the studio in the last three months.
• Saturday morning and afternoon are available for self-practise, case studies and study groups

Course Content:

Practical lectures:

• 21 hours reformer repertoire
• 18 hours Cadillac repertoire
• 9 hours Wundachair repertoire
• 4 hours auxiliary equipment
• 6 hours Barrel repertoire

Theory/ practical lectures:

• 5 hours on back injuries (divided into two sessions)
• 3 hours: Neural tension and disorders
• 4 hours: Lower extremities (Hip, knee, ankle and foot)
• 3 hours: Upper extremities (Shoulder and wrist)
• 3 hours: Scoliosis, Kyphosis and Lordosis
• 2 hours: working with osteoporosis and menopause in general
• 3 hours: working with pregnancy in the studio
• 4 to 6 hours anatomy revision
• A minimum of 9 hours theory and repertoire revision

Written work and examination:

• Two case studies: one remedial and one general fitness client.
• Supervision and guidance with written work.
• Three hour written examination.
• One and a half hour practical examination

Course Dates:

Bridging course will run annually from the January till December.

Exam Date:

Exams will take place in December given that all requirements are fulfilled and the student is ready. Alternatively the student can defer to June and remain an apprentice.

Summary of hours:

• 96 hours Lectures/ workshop
• Minimum of 400 hours teaching practice, out of which 200 supervised
• Minimum of 120 hours studio classes (two 90 minute classes a week)
• Minimum of 200 self practice and study hours

Price:

£4,000

The course fee includes all lectures, classes, training manuals and hand-outs. The course fee excludes Pilates foundation student membership, student insurance, examination fees and studio classes after December. In case students defer their exam till June they need to pay for their own studio classes, but apprenticeship and exam guidance is free of charge.