Matwork Stage 02
Intermediate & Advanced Movement

Course Content

• Face to Face Tutor Time – 32 hours
• Review of the foundation anatomy and movement levels as presented in Matwork Part One
• Review and practical experience with the differences between contemporary and more traditional variations of the movements to better allow appropriate movement selection.
• Muscular initiation and sequencing to allow full teaching analysis to all levels.
• Visual skills, looking for proper execution of the exercises.
• Verbal skills, looking at how to communicate effectively for more dynamic and intricate movement choices.
• Introduction to the stretching principles and how to incorporate stretching into a class format.
• Introduction to or discussion of small Pilates Based Equipment (stability ball, small ball, Isotoner ring, resistance band and foam roller (based upon venue availability). This is not comprehensive and does not replace the small equipment certification days available.
• Observed teaching practice incorporating the new elements of the work.
• Introduction of alternative class formats and class planning.
• Overview of screening, marketing and the goals of Intermediate and Advanced class formats.

Support Materials

• Video: Online streaming through your MK Pilates account you will have the movements and their standard modifications or adaptations, and supporting video tutorials for The MK Pilates Method and the Principles of Pilates.
• Written Materials: Your handbook will present the movements to all levels with images of all the standard movement, the MK Pilates modifications and variations and suggested alternatives and added extras that can be offered.  Your workbook includes pages for your lesson plans and other written assessment requirements.
• The student Handbook and Workbook provided as downloadable PDF files to print at your convenience but required to be accessed either digitally or in printed format during your Face to Face tutor time.

Assessment

Due to the nature of this course covering multiple levels you will find the assessment process has been divided into two distinct levels – Intermediate and Advanced.  There will be no assessment of either a client or you as a practitioner of Pilates at an advanced level.

Intermediate Assessment Video

• Video of a New Intermediate Level class (1 hour) minimum 5 class participants.
• Video of your own self-practice executing the same class plan as class video. (you may adapt or modify as needed for your own skill level or physical limitations at the time of recording the video of your self-practice.

Intermediate Assessment Paperwork:

Workbook pages for completion and submission including:

• Marketing text promoting new improver/intermediate class. No design or special formatting is required for this content.
• Lesson plan for intermediate class video
• Self-evaluation of intermediate class video
• Self-evaluation of own appropriately levelled (safe) intermediate practice video

Advanced Assessment Paperwork:

Workbook pages for completion and submission including:

• Written evaluation of 3 Advanced Moves (allocated after attendance of Part Two education days).
• Essay of 2,000-2,500 words on the history of technique development including studio equipment, modern application and future potential goals. This should be personalised to show what brought you to Pilates, your current plans and your future ideas for your development and the development of Pilates.

Prerequisites

Attendance or Completion of MK Pilates Matwork Part One or appropriate equivalent training.  Please contact us if you have any concerns or questions about these pre-requisites.

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