An Introduction for Human Science Students -
Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Human Movement & Exercise Science

Improve your career performance and prospects with a 13 week training course combining assessment and exercise programming skills with an extensive Pilates floor and equipment exercise repertoire.

This course introduces the Pilates Method for strength development, injury and pain management and motor retraining.  It provides an extensive overview of Pilates floor, Reformer, Trapeze Table and Wunda Chair repertoire.  Students will gain appropriate knowledge and skills in performing each exercise with theory, personal practice and observations of qualified Instructors and Clinical Pilates Practitioners (Physiotherapists).

Students will gain knowledge and experience in performing a Pilates assessment, focusing on posture and movement. A brief overview of Clinical Pilates and other rehabilitation methods commonly used in conjunction with Pilates will be explored.

Skills gained from this course would be an attribute to any person looking to start a career in the rehabilitation industry.  Teach Pilates provides the pre-requisites for entry into many other Pilates Instructor courses.

 

Teach Pilates

Course Pre-Requisites

Students considering teaching Pilates should be confident, well spoken and lateral thinkers. 

Entry into the course requires successful completion of Tertiary level Anatomy, Physiology and Exercise Programming units and/or Certificate IV in Fitness.

For more information contact Lisa Amin on telephone 9364 4073 or by e-mail lisam@riseley.com.au

Course Details

Five hours per week for 13 weeks consisting of 

1 hour lecture notes and pre-reading research articles, in your own time
   0.5 hours theory tutorial and 1.5 hours experiential practice
   1 hour observation of a Pilates Instructor or Physiotherapist, and
   1 hour personal practice.

Semester 2, 2010 (13 weeks) - Monday 7pm - 9pm - Commencing 19th July 2010

Course cost - $770.  Early bird discount of $55 available for full payment two weeks prior to commencement of course. Partial payment plan available.

Available for download: Course Details and Registration Form