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Instructor Training Certificate Courses

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSES

Overview

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PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy
Professional Pilates Certification in mind body education at its best

The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy Ireland’s Premier Pilates Academy offers a wealth of courses in Pilates Mat and Equipment including the internationally approved CYQ Level 3 Certificated in Teaching Mat Pilates

Details below

About The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy
About CYQ
Mat Instructor Training
Equipment Instructor Training
Our Faculty

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About The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy

The Academy

The first of its kind in Ireland, the PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy was

Founded in Dublin in 1998. It is a leader in Pilates Education with both a

National and international reputation for high quality education and

innovation. Courses in the PROGRESSIVE Pilates Method range from

Master Classes, one day workshops to full Internationally Certified

Pilates Instructor Certification.

The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Method is a synthesis of Pilates and other

related bodywork principles designed to enhance the student’s experience

of Pilates movement and to develop a broad range of ability.

The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy & BODYFIRM studios continue

to be a leading force in the growth of and public awareness in the Pilates

Technique

About CYQ

Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) is the UK’s leading awarding body for health, fitness and well-being qualifications. They develop and award a diverse suite of qualifications that are delivered through a range of institutions including private training providers, universities, colleges, prisons and schools within the UK and internationally.

Their suite of qualifications is highly respected amongst industry experts, employers and learners both in the UK and internationally. Courses are also supported by a comprehensive range of high quality print and digital resources for tutors and learners.

Beyond qualifications, they provide verification services to the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) in the Republic of Ireland.

Central YMCA Qualifications Defining excellence in health and fitness

Mat Instructor Training

With such popularity in Mat based Pilates there is a demand for challenging intuitive and results orientated Pilates instructors and our course cover all those bases. You will learn how teach classical technique and sequences from beginner to advanced levels while also learning strategies for how to structure memorable flowing and challenging classes for all fitness levels and settings.

Our Mat Training Options

Studying Pilates for the first time, deciding which career path is right for you ?

Take our Comprehensive Level 3 training course or one level at a time with our flexible modular format

Already a qualified fitness / movement instructor or therapist – opt for comprehensive or modular formats

Passionate for Pilates and would like to teach but have no other movement qualification – follow our modular format

Already qualified in Pilates and wish to convert to an Internationally recognized qualification check out our conversion course details below.

Comprehensive Mat

CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates

CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates – this is an international qualification in Teaching Mat Pilates –

While no formal fitness background is required knowledge of anatomy and physiology is a benefit. Suitable for those working within fitness, physical – physio therapy any fitness, therapy, yoga or movement specialists / professional -

30 hours of attending Mat based Pilates is essential.

Run over one weekend a month for 5 months – with your assessment on the last weekend.
The syllabus covers beginner to advanced mat movement, teaching individual to group clients.
Students will become fluent in teaching over 34 Pilates mat exercises, the classical Pilates beginner to advanced mat sequence, as well as innovative modifications to challenge or simplify each exercise according to varying fitness levels or common injuries.
As part of the program we offer the back care and fit circle module as well.
The assessment is a mix of theory paper – worksheets- case study, teaching practical assessment. Your worksheets and case studies are formative assessments carried out during the duration of your course.
The Advanced Mat practical assessment is submitted by DVD. Your teaching assessment is concluded on the last day of your course as is your theory paper.

Course Fees €1395.00

Fees include

· Comprehensive course DVD / manual /
· 2 extra modules fit circle / back care and
· tutor mentor support
· 6 Mat classes at Dublin Studio

If you wish to test out the Advanced Mat work Practical with an assessor a fee of €75.00 will apply

Payment installment plan available – call studio for details

Dates
CYQ Certificate Level 3 – 5 weekends 2012
Feb 25/26 – Mar 10/11 – Apr 21/22 – May 19/20 – Jun 23/24 including assessment

Jun 16/17 – July 21/22 – Aug 11/12 – Sep 15/16 – Oct 13/14 including assessment

FYI – your next step is the Reformer Instructor program

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FLEXIBLE MODULAR FORMAT

PPA Level I/II Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates

CThA Accredited Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates
This course accredited by the Complementary Therapists Association UK

This course is suitable for those working within fitness, physical – physio therapy any fitness, therapy, yoga or movement specialists / professional who have a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology and teaching experience. But who prefer to train in a more flexible way

30 hours of attending Mat based Pilates is essential.

The syllabus covers beginner to intermediate movement, teaching to group clients only
Students will become fluent in teaching over 28 Pilates mat exercises, the classical Pilates beginner to intermediate mat sequence, as well as innovative modifications to challenge or simplify each exercise according to varying fitness levels or common injuries.
The assessment is a mix of theory paper – personal and teaching practical assessment.
The Intermediate Mat practical , teaching assessment and theory paper is taken on one day following six weeks of practice

Course Fees €695.00

Fees include

· Comprehensive course DVD / manual
· tutor mentor support

Dates

CThA Certificate Level 2 – 3 days

Feb 3/4/5th 2012 Assessment March 30th 2012

Mar 14/15/16th – Assessment May 11th 2012

April 13/14/15th – Assessment May 25th 2012

June 25/26/27th – Assessment June 30th 2012

FYI- Your next step is the CYQ conversion and or Advanced Mat course

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PPA F1 Fundamental Level I Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates

CThA Accredited Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates
This course accredited by the Complementary Therapists Association UK

Suitable for those who have no experience in teaching fitness or other movement but who have a passion for Pilates and would like to become a Pilates Professional

100 hours of attending Pilates is required and must be signed by a qualified Pilates Instructor

Run over one week 5 days

The syllabus covers beginner to improver movement, teaching to group clients only
Students will become fluent in teaching over 24 Pilates mat exercises, the classical Pilates beginner to improver mat sequence, as well as innovative modifications to challenge or simplify each exercise according to varying fitness levels or common injuries.
The assessment is a mix of theory paper – personal and teaching practical assessment.
The Improver Mat practical , teaching assessment and theory paper is taken on one day following six weeks of practice
Anatomy & Physiology is taken separately – this fee is not included in the price below

Course Fees €995.00

Fees include

· Comprehensive course DVD / manual
· tutor mentor support

PPA- CThA Level 1 Certificate

Date

June: 11th to 15th inclusive – Time: 10am to 5pm daily

Assessment: August 28th

FYI – Your next step is PPA F2 Level II Certificate

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PPA F2 Level II Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates

CThA Accredited Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates
This course accredited by the Complementary Therapists Association UK

This course is suitable for students who have successfully completed their PPA F1 beginner – improver certificate in Mat Pilates

The syllabus covers intermediate movement, teaching to group clients only
Students will become fluent in teaching the classical Pilates intermediate mat sequence, as well as innovative modifications to challenge or simplify each exercise according to varying fitness levels or common injuries.
The assessment is a practical assessment.
The Intermediate Mat practical is taken following six weeks of training
· Course Fees €250.00

Fees include

· Comprehensive course DVD / manual
· tutor mentor support

Dates

PPA F2 Certificate – 1 day March 24^th Assessment May 11th

FYI – Your next step is PPA / CYQ L3 Conversion and Advanced Mat

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CYQ Conversion course / Advanced Mat Instructor

A 2 day CYQ conversion course is available this conversion course will convert your existing Level 1-2 & 3 qualification to CYQ standard and take your movement and teaching to the international Level 3 Advanced level standard

Run over one weekend
The syllabus will take all movements advanced level, teaching individual to group clients.
Students will become fluent in teaching over 34 Pilates mat exercises, the classical Pilates beginner to advanced mat sequence, as well as innovative modifications to challenge or simplify each exercise according to varying fitness levels or common injuries.
The assessment is a mix of theory paper – worksheets- case study, teaching practical assessment. Your worksheets and case studies are formative assessments carried out during the duration of your course.
The Advanced Mat practical assessment is submitted by DVD.
Theory paper will be taken within 6 weeks
Assessment is a mix of theory paper (externally marked by CYQ) worksheets and case study your advanced mat practical is submitted by DVD. (if you wish to take your assessment with an accessor a fee of €75.00 will apply)

Course fees

1 day (8 hours CYQtheory only if currently an Advanced Inst) €175
2 days (16 hours theory and Advanced Mat ) full conversion €325
1 day Advanced mat only (no CYQ conversion / theory) €250
Dates March 3rd and 4th 2012

FYI- your next step is the Reformer Instructor program

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Equipment Instructor Training

Level 1 Certificate in teaching Reformer Pilates

PPA R1 Level 1 instructors take your Pilates Movement to the Reformer Machine

Suitable for Level II and above Mat Instructors

Run over 10 hours (one and half days)

The syllabus covers beginner to improver reformer movements, teaching group clients.
Students will become fluent in teaching over 30 Pilates reformer exercises, the classical Pilates beginner to improver sequence, as well as innovative modifications to challenge or simplify each exercise according to varying fitness levels or common injuries.
The assessment is both a personal and teaching practical assessment.

Course Fees €295.00

Fees include

· Comprehensive course manual
· tutor mentor support
1 &1/2 days (10 hours practical)
Dates March 24th & 25th 2012

FYI- your next step is Reformer L2 and L3

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Kettlebell Instructor Training

Level 1 Certificate in teaching Kettlebell Fitness

Learn about this Russian training system from the 1700s. A canon ball with handles – that allows you to burn 20 calories approx per minute ! (scientifically proven) Metabolic resistance training utilizing 3D movement patterns that will burn fat, create lean muscle mass, lose inches.

Suitable for Fitness / Personal Training Instructors – Level 2 Pilates Instructors

The syllabus covers Level 1 Kettlebell movements for teaching group clients.
Theory of Kettlebell training
Theory and practical in the technique of KB basic lifts/push/pull
Class set up and dynamic
Progressions/modifications and contraindications

The assessment can be sat at the end of the course or submitted by DVD (within 4 weeks of course date) – the assessment consists of a minimum about of movements within a given time – demonstrating technique/control /safety

Date: Sat 11th Feb Hours: 10am – 5pm

Cost: Regular €150

€125 Early Bird (Early Bird is valid up to 20 days prior to course start date payment in full.)

Certificate of attendance provided -

Certificate of Award only on successfully achieving the assessment

resit fee of €50.00 applies

FYI- your next step is the Kettlebell Level 2

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Our Faculty

About us

As Pilates Specialists we are the most experienced professionals in our field here in Ireland to date, we are committed to developing programs based on the very latest information available.

Our internationally recognized professionals provide a nurturing atmosphere and an in-depth course that will make your learning experience one that not only motivates you physically and emotionally but inspires you and helps bring you to your greatest potential as a Pilates Instructor

Joyce Gavin B.Sc Health Sciences – (28 years exp)

American College of Sports Medicine
National College of Sports Medicine
Pilates 2^nd Generation Master Trainer
Functional Movement Therapist
Yin Yoga Instructor

Favourite Pilates Exercises

Teaser into Swan into Press up Plank

Joyce, a National Champion – an Irish record holder and International competitor has traveled and educated extensively with various Pilates & Therapy Masters in the USA, Canada, Australia and UK.

She is a successful published author on Pilates and is a regular in both media and on TV.

Published Books

The Book of Pilates

10 Minute Pilates

Pilates

Industry Developments

In 2003 the first Pilates CD

In 2004 Joyce developed the PRS (Pilates Resistance System) for home, rehabilitation and sport specific Pilates training.

In 2006 she devised and wrote the Integrated Core Training system -

for the Core Pilot core training unit – a unique core training / Pilates resistance device.

The unit and training systems are currently being rolled out worldwide.

In 2010 she developed & delivered the first Breast Cancer Survivors training program (‘In the Pink’) available in Ireland for Pilates, Fitness Professionals, Movement instructors and Therapists

Emma McCarthy B.Sc Hons Rehabilitation (10 years exp)

St Marys College, Twickenham
PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy
Rehabilitation Therapist
Pilates Tutor – PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy
Pilates Mat and Pilates Equipment Specialist
Pre-natal specialist

Favourite Pilates Exercises: Double leg stretch -

Emma studied Sport Rehabilitation and Sport Science at St. Mary’s University Twickenham, graduating in 1998 with BSc (Hons). She went on to work at Medifit- London’s leading musculoskeletal healthcare company practising in both the NHS and private sector alongside Physiotherapists and Podiatrists. Emma specialises in Pilates and postural correction, soft tissue manipulation and core stability. She has 12 years experience working in various high profile health clubs and clinics in London with a range of clients from novices to professional athletes, including International and county cricketers and New Zealand’s All Blacks.

Since moving to Dublin Emma has worked in Bodyfirm studios as a Matwork and Reformer Pilates instructor and is a tutor on Progressive Pilates Academy training courses and as a freelance instructor and therapist.

Further Pilates studies include: