STOTT PILATES® Advanced Matwork (AM) Course – Level 2
This one-day course progresses to more advanced material, providing further options and challenges on the Mat for highly conditioned clients. The Advanced Matwork (Level 2) 6 hour course begins with a review of relevant Essential and Intermediate exercises, then students learn to apply STOTT PILATES biomechanical principles to exercises that require a higher degree of strength, balance and coordination.
AM expands the foundation and skills needed to develop effective and motivating group and personal training programs. Learn to design and teach the Level 2 (Advanced) Matwork repertoire, integrating light equipment to add variety and meet the specific needs of every client.
What you will learn
- Flex-Band, Fitness Circle and Arc Barrel modifications, how to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises
- Effective communication and observation skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- Muscular initiation and sequencing of Advanced-level exercises
- Multiple variations for variety and intensity
- 13 exercises plus multiple modifications
Completion of the STOTT PILATES® Intensive Matwork Plus Course.
IMP involves 6 hours of instructor training conducted over 1 day
STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course – Location TBC – Total 6 hoursDay 1/1: Sunday 10 June 2018, 8.00am-3.00pm
Price: NZ$550 (note June 2018 promo saving $100 when registering on IMP + AM Courses) STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course(Includes GST & course materials)
Terms
20% deposit is required at time of registration to secure enrolment. Balance due 01 May 2018. Courses limited to 12 participants.
IMP course materials include the following 2 manuals & 4 dvds:
- Advanced Matwork DVD, 3rd Ed.
Optional Resources
These resources are not supplied within the course cost, however you may want to purchase these as additional excellent resources for your practice.
- Trail Guide to the Body, Andrew Biel
- Anatomy Flash Cards, Anne Gilroy
- Atlas of Anatomy, Gilroy, MacPherson, Ross
- Anatomy of Movement, Blandine Germain
- Muscular System Flash Pak, Bryan Edwards
“Very experienced instructor, clear concise instruction and knowledgable in all aspects of STOTT PILATES” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, September 2017)
“Intensive Mat Course & Advanced Courses are good to be taken together. By attending Advanced Course I felt more confident on previous learning and exercises” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, September 2017)
“It was loaded with knowledge. Great experience” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, September 2017)
“Great to learn, feel the correct muscles and do the advanced exercises. Good feedback from Sharon on how to do the exercises better. An awesome day. Thank you Sharon” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, September 2017)
“Another fantastic learning experience under the guidance of Sharon. Sharon your energy, enthusiasm and passion for Pilates is super inspiring and deeply motivating to ensure the continued integrity of the STOTT PILATES method” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, May 2017)
“Instructor was very knowledgeable & clear with her teaching & cues. Supoortive & encouraging throughout” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, May 2017)
“I loved this course. It was amazed at my progression & left feeling strong. Thanks Sharon” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, May 2017)
“Really enjoyed this course, especially all the new movements/exercises. As per the other courses I’ve done, Sharon was a wonderful Instructor & kept us all engaged and enjoying the course. Loved it! (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, May 2017)
“Full on, but in a good way!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, May 2017)
“Enjoyed the challenge of the advancements. Lots of feedback from Sharon. Looking forward to the next course” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, May 2017)
“Really enjoyed today, was obviously a more intense one day workout which I liked. Sharon was knowledgable and a great instructor” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, November 2016)
“Sharon has great cueing and uses positive reinforcement well which makes the experience enjoyable for everyone” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, November 2016)
“Brilliant – Sharon’s energy and engagement with each student is excellent! I feel very prepared for the next phase of instructing” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, November 2016)
“Sharon is a fantastic instructor who’s energy keeps you motivated throughout the class. Her instructions are clear and concise while making the learning fun” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, November 2016)
“Answered all questions thoroughly and with detail. Very informative” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, November 2016)
“Enjoyed spending plenty of time to get the exercises into the body” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, November 2016)
“Generous sharing” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, November 2016)
“Really fast, fun and a high energy course. Sharon has really good teaching skills” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, November 2016)
“I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Even with injuries I was given the tools to get the most out of the course and felt as though my injury didn’t disadvantage my learning. Sharon really supported all of us to be the best we could be and learn all we could.” (attended Advanced Matwork Course, March 2016)
“Amazing, loved it. Sharon kept our energy up for this tough course, getting everything out of us (safely).” (attended Advanced Matwork Course, March 2016)
“Loved how Sharon keeps it all very active and light hearted, to keep us engaged. Very approachable with questions and answers.” (attended Advanced Matwork Course, March 2016)
“Amazing Teacher. Amazing Course. Thank you :)” (attended Advanced Matwork Course, March 2016)
“The Advanced Mat was challenging and a great review of the Intensive Mat. It clarifies /builds on the 5 Basic Principles to show the layering/build up of exercises to reach the Advanced exercises. I love Sharon’s energy to smile.” (attended Advanced Matwork Course, March 2016)
“Advanced Matwork was Awesome! Thank you Sharon :)” (attended Advanced Matwork Course, March 2016)
“The course was very challenging. Doing the Advanced Matwork course with another instructor than IMP was very interesting.” (attended Advanced Matwork Course, March 2016)
“I felt I wasn’t quite ready for Advanced (as in doing the moves) but was good to see the next progression. Think I will need a refresher of Advanced once I start instructing more and getting stronger myself.” (attended Advanced Matwork Course, March 2016)
“Sharon created a fun and enjoyable learning environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times. Her depth of knowledge is impressive and it was communicated in a concise and easy to understand way. Sharon is awesome!!” (attended Advanced Matwork Course, March 2016)
“Love it!! Very challenging and insightful. Thanks Sharon!” (attended Advanced Matwork Course, March 2016)
“Great energy from Sharon during the whole course plus individual advice & attention when required. Yay!!! Another fab course – looking forward to the next one :-)” (attended Advanced Matwork Course – March 2015)
“I am loving the progression experience and having the opportunity to re-experience the muscle sequencing and little tweaks to my own performance. It gives me more confidence to teach” (attended Advanced Matwork Course – March 2015)