STOTT PILATES® ADVANCED MATWORK (AM) COURSE – LEVEL 2

This one-day (in-person) or two-day (online) 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.

  • Completion of the STOTT PILATES® Intensive Matwork Plus Course (Level 1).

  • AM involves 6 hours of instructor training conducted over 1 day in person or 2 x 3 hour online virtual training.

    NEXT TRAINING DATE TBC

  • 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

  • Course Price: NZ$650 (includes GST) + NZ$110.00 (digital video course material)

    Terms: 20% deposit of course fee is required at time of registration to secure enrolment (non-refundable).  Balance due 1 month prior to training commencing

    Payment options: Direct Debit & Credit Card

    Continued Education Credits STOTT PILATES 0.6 / REPS 7.5

  • 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

Testimonials

Loved Sharon’s teaching style, very helpful and knowledgeable
— STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, July 2023
I can’t rate Sharon highly enough, an absolutely outstanding educator. It was valuable doing this course right after the Level 1, as it just built on the previous programming and structure.
— STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, July 2022
The online training was a great way to do the course and I also loved that it was split over 2 days. The Advanced Course was brilliant and Sharon is a wonderful presenter
— STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, July 2021
“Sharon is a very inspirational teacher and very generous with her knowledge. I feel both inspired and in awe of her Pilates matwork knowledge.
— STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, October 2022
Brilliant course – great to get all the technical cues to make Advanced Mat more safe and achievable
— STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, February 2019
Great to experience and learn how the Advanced exercises built on the Essential/Intermediate exercises for additional challenge. Thank you!
— STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Course, June 2018