STOTT PILATES® INTENSIVE MATWORK PLUS (IMP) COURSE 2nd Edition– LEVEL One: In-person Course
Our Pilates teacher training education programs incorporate the latest research in exercise science, fitness practices and knowledge, such as fascial movement, biomechanics, functional fitness and core-integrated bodyweight training, to bring the benefits of mindful movement to a wider audience.
Over the last three decades, Merrithew’s mind-body education programs have evolved based on the latest research in health and fitness. Working with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, we’ve created results-driven programming for exercisers of all ages, levels and abilities.
Every Pilates program begins with a strong foundation in Matwork. This STOTT PILATES® course helps build repertoire from the ground up and teaches clients body awareness before moving on to spring-resistance equipment. Learn countless modifications, how to cue for smooth transitions and incorporate fitness accessories into Matwork-based programming. IMP provides the solid foundation needed to develop effective and motivating personal training and group programs. Learn to design and teach Level 1 (Essential & Intermediate) Matwork repertoire, integrating light equipment to meet the needs of clients.
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Enhance your knowledge and expertise and increase your client base with a contemporary Pilates repertoire. You’ll be taught by an experienced Instructor Trainer who can mentor you on your education path. Our training has often been called the “Ivy League” of Pilates education. It’s a reputation that we are proud of and a philosophy and method you can build a career on.
The STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course includes the STOTT PILATES six biomechanical principles; effective communication and observation skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation; modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions; theory and practice of postural analysis; and exercise layering related to effective program design.
Specifically the course content includes:
Workout composition for personal and group training
Essential, Intermediate and power workouts
Flex-Band, Fitness Circle and Arc Barrel workouts
Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and condition
How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercise
Theory and practice of postural analysi
Exercise layering related to effective program design
63 exercises plus 100’s of modifications for client’s needs
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30 hours plus of attending any Pilates classes/workouts (please contact us to discuss your fitness & Pilates experience).
Working knowledge of functional anatomy (please contact us to discuss training options if required). Need confidence in your anatomy knowledge? Enrol on the STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork/Props or Reformer course & attend the ‘Be Pilates Functional Anatomy Relevant to Pilates Live Zoom 3hr Workshop’ for $150 (RRP $450). Next live online 3hr workshop running on Monday 10 June 2024, 5.00pm-8.00pm.
RRP $450. Promo: $150 when registering on STOTT PILATES Intensive Courses.
Energetic interactive live workshop to familiarise yourself with the necessary anatomy knowledge required for attendance on the Intensive Matwork Plus Course. Includes basic biomechanics, anatomical terminology, skeletal anatomy, joint actions, muscular contractions, postural types, origins/insertions/actions of major muscle groups. To compliment this workshop, the recommended textbooks to purchase are Trail Guide to the Body and Trail Guide to Movement by Andrew Biel - available in digital or hard copy.
Communication strength – applicants with a strong history of Pilates participation and/or experience teaching/managing in another occupation will be considered.
In the Intensive stream we’re looking for self-directed and highly motivated people who have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ideal candidates include:
Current health and fitness professionals with prior teaching experience
Health professionals looking to expand their businesses (i.e. physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists, boen therapists, etc)
Career changers who would like to begin their Pilates training whilst still working full time
Entrepreneurs looking to start up an online Matwork Pilates business
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JUNE 2024 - LIVE ONLINE COURSE
STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork plus Props Group Course
Day 1/10: Tuesday 11 June, 2.00pm-6.00pm
Day 2/10: Wednesday 12 June, 2.00pm-6.00pm
Day 3/10: Thursday 13 June, 2.00pm-6.00pm
Day 4/10: Friday 14 June, 2.00pm-6.00pm
Day 5/10: Saturday 15 June, 2.00pm-6.00pm
Day 6/10: Sunday 16 June, 2.00pm-6.00pm
Note Monday 17 June: DAY OFF
Day 7/10: Tuesday 18 June, 2.00pm-6.00pm
Day 8/10: Wednesday 19 June, 2.00pm-6.00pm
Day 9/10: Thursday 20 June, 2.00pm-6.00pm
Day 10/10: Friday 21 June, 2.00pm-6.00pm
Can’t attend all the group class time? Make up missed hours privately, i.e 5 hrs of missed group time = 2.5 hrs private one-on-one instructor training time.
Private one-on-one courses available upon request. Email us to express your interest in upcoming dates & training options.
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Intensive Matwork Plus Props Course, 2nd Edition:
RRP: NZ$3,200 (incl. GST) + course materials (manuals + digital video training links) + props if required (e.g. mat, fitness circle etc)
SAVE $$$ + EXTRA BONUSES WITH THE JUNE 2024 PROMOTION:
Early Bird Discount: Register prior to 11 May 2024 and pay in full to receive a 10% discount (save $320). Full course price (NZ$3,200) reduced to $2880 (incl GST) + course materials and props (if required, e.g. fitness circle, etc).
Plus attend a Free Workshop: Receive one free STOTT PILATES 2hr specialty track workshop (select either STOTT PILATES Pre Natal Matwork with Stability Ball & Flexband 2hr Workshop or STOTT PILATES Flexion Free 2hr Workshop - value $185 p/workshop). Select one workshop of choice free of charge in June 2024.
Plus Receive a $50 Store Voucher: Redeem this $50 voucher for STOTT PILATES Matwork Props or Fashion Luxe Apparel (note voucher must be redeemable in June 2024).
Terms: 20% deposit of course fee is required at time of registration to secure enrollment (non-refundable). Balance of payment is due in full prior to 11 May 2024 in order to receive the promotional items. Payments received after 11 May 2024 will incur the full fee without promotional items.
Payment options: Direct Debit, Credit Card.
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2 Course Manuals Required
STOTT PILATES Comprehensive Matwork Manual & Digital Video Link ($425)
STOTT PILATES Matwork & Reformer Support Materials Manual ($85) - not required to be purchased twice if already purchased from the Reformer Course.
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In-person courses offer props that can be used whilst training on the course.
Virtual courses require props to be purchased if you don’t have access to these already. Please note that other branded props can be used.
The list of props that are required to be sourced for the STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course are:
STOTT PILATES Pilates Express Mat $120
STOTT PILATES Mini Stability Barrel Lite $175
STOTT PILATES Fitness Circle Flex $55
STOTT PILATES Non-Latex Flex-Band $35
STOTT PILATES Mini Stability Small Ball $35
STOTT PILATES Foam Cushion A $100
STOTT PILATES Foam Cushion C $90
STOTT PILATES Eco-Friendly Pilates Pad $40
STOTT PILATES Mini Stability X-Small Ball $35
Essential Prop Package $265 (save $35) - 4 items
Merrithew: Mini Stability Arc Barrel, Fitness Circle Flex, Flexband, 7.5” Mini Stability Ball
Deluxe Prop Package $610 (save $75) - 9 items
Merrithew: Pilates Express Mat, Mini Stability Arc Barrel, Fitness Circle Flex, Flexband, XSmall + Small Mini Stability Ball, Foam Cushion A, C and EcopadIf any of these props are required, we will courier these directly to you along with your course manuals.
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STOTT PILATES 5.0 / REPS 20.0
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After the training course has been completed, 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.
A minimum number of 10 hours of observation, 15 hours of practice teaching and 30 hours of physical review are required for all courses and should be completed prior to your examination date. These post course requirement hours which are to be completed prior to sitting your exam do not cost any additional fee.
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 video links or DVDs supplied.
Physical review is logged by practicing the course content yourself (or being taught by a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor) and practice teaching hours are logged by teaching clients/friends/fellow students, etc.
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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
Trail Guide to Movement, 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
“Thoroughly enjoyed it and have learnt so much. Sharon has been just awesome, down to earth. And really professional and approachable. Highly recommend this course. Her knowledge was amazing and I’m very grateful to be trained by someone in the industry who was just so easy to learn from and gave me so much confidence and excitement to teach. Loved it. Thank you so much”
“I really enjoyed the course. Sharon is great. Delivered all the material with an easy to understand and sometimes funny way. No dull or boring moments. She also helped me to be more confident with teaching exercises myself”
attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, September 2020, Christchurch”
“I loved how the course with Sharon is suitable for anybody at any stage in their body. You are fully supported to work at your own level and as a result gain confidence in your ability to train and teach. It felt good and was an inspiring course all round. I also loved the postural analysis part of the course. Learning how to set individual exercises based on individual postural structure was done well as we had lots of time to practice on another body”
“Sharon’s energy is contagious and infectious. She explains and demonstrates the art of Pilates in a dynamic, functional and adaptable way”
“Great course, awesome Instructor Trainer, can’t wait to do my next course!”
“Amazing course – love how it builds. Very empowering and equipping”