STOTT PILATES CADILLAC® Level 1 COURSE (ICAD)
Once a foundation in Matwork and/or Reformer programming has been established, this course is the next step in enhancing your exercise repertoire. Learn how to challenge clients to help them reach their conditioning goals, while diversifying programming and building workouts with impact on the Cadillac Trapeze Table.
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What you will learn
The STOTT PILATES Cadillac Level 1 Course (ICAD) will prepare you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Cadillac/Trapeze Table.
Learn to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of client’s conditioning goals with 125 exercises plus multiple modifications on the Cadillac.
What you will learn
Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination.
How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment.
Effective communication and observation skills, verbal cuing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation.
Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions.
Exercise layering related to effective program design.
To become better acquainted with the Cadillac as a tool to create complete workouts or as a complement to routines featuring Matwork and other equipment
To observe and experience a variety of exercises utilizing the Cadillac’s features including the Roll-Down Bar, Push-Thru Bar, Trapeze, Leg and Arm Springs
The goals of each exercise, biomechanics and alignment, as well as cueing and correcting for safety and effectiveness
How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to a variety of exercises, variations and modifications
Familiarity with the safety guidelines and application of the equipment for a variety of clients
Pre-requisites
Prior attendance at the STOTT PILATES Matwork + Props Level 1 Course (IMP) and/or the STOTT PILATES Reformer Level 1 (IR) Course/s.
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STOTT PILATES Intensive Cadillac Course (Level 1)
Day 1/5: Tuesday 25 March 2025: 11.00am-4.30pm
Day 2/5: Wednesday 26 March 2025: 11.00am-4.30pm
Day 3/5: Thursday 27 March 2025: 11.00am-4.30pm
Day 4/5: Friday 28 March 2025: 11.00am-4.30pm
Day 5/5: Saturday 29 March 2025: 12.00pm-5.30pm
Location
TBC soon
Continued education credits
STOTT PILATES 2.5 / REPS 20.0
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Cadillac Level 1 Course (ICAD)
RRP: NZ$2,100 (incl. GST) + course materials.
Promo bundle price: Save NZ$250.00 when registering on the March 2025 Cadillac Level 1 + 2 Courses.
Courses limited to 12 participants.
Terms: 20% deposit of course fee is required at time of registration to secure enrollment (non-refundable)
Payment options: Direct Debit, Credit Card.
Continued Education Credits: STOTT PILATES 2.5 / REPS 20.0
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After training, instructors can begin teaching clients as a ‘STOTT PILATES® Trained Instructor’. Upon certification instructors can advertise their ‘STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor’ status.
If you choose to become certified in the STOTT PILATES® method, you have 6 months from the last day of your course to sit your exam. If this time expires, you are required to book at least 1 hour with an Instructor Trainer to reinstate your eligibility.
Note: no additional post course costs are applicable to receive these requirements.
Requirements of certification
25 hours of instruction and supervised teaching (completed when attending the Cadillac Level 1 Course)
Minimum of 10 hours of observation
Minimum of 15 hours of physical review
Minimum of 10 hours of practice teaching
Total: 60 hours
Observation hours can be logged by observing a STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer or a certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor. If access to either is not possible due to location challenges, these hours can be logged by observing your course material DVDs supplied.
Physical review hours can be logged by practicing the course content yourself (or being taught by a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor)
Practice teaching hours are logged by teaching clients/friends/fellow students, etc.
Testimonials
“This course was such an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience! Sharon is absolutely amazing and always goes above and beyond ot ensure that each student gains maximum value from anything which she teaches throughout every course. A true inspiration”
“Sharon provides an excellent training facility where lots of attention to detail has been given to ensure the attendee’s are well cared for, making this location an idyllic environment. Sharon is a fun & very personable Instructor Trainer willing to share her wealth of knowledge”
“It’s such a fun learning environment. I like how the exercises are accessibel for all and can be made challenging if needed. Sharon gave plenty of tips & made sure we were always safe ”
“I love the venue! This was a very enjoyable course. The content was excellently delivered. Sharon never ceases to amaze me with her knowledge ”
“Amazing course with Sharon – venue is perfect for this equipment focus. Loved how much I learnt from Cadillac, that layered on top of my Mat and Reformer training and cemented a lot of that knowledge I’d already learnt. Love Sharon’s passion to build and progress the level of instructors in the industry”
“Another great training experience – a fantastic way to keep on track with teaching and practicing Pilates. Sharon is always encouraging and knowledgeable offering very cool tips and insights into Pilates cuing techniques. Also at this level of training, it is awesome to meet other very dedicated instructors with the common goal to be fully educated of offer the best instruction to clients of all ages & abilities. Thanks Sharon ”