Scope of Practice & Professional Boundaries - Part 1 - The Pilates Acadmey

Course Content

Introduction

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Opening & Welcome

How to Navigate the Course

Tools You’ll Need for Training

How to Get the Most Out of Your Self-Paced Learning

Understanding the Role of a Pilates Instructor

Understanding the Role of a Reformer Pilates

Learning Structure & Assessment Process

Inspiration & Motivation – Closing the Introduction

Tips for Success in the Course

Module 2: The Reformer

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Reformer – History, Design, and Mechanical Principles

Everything You Need to Know About Reformer Springs

Physics of Spring Resistance and Loading

Complete Safety Protocols and Equipment Maintenance

Biomechanics, Spring Theory, and Exercise Progressions

Advanced Teaching Strategies and Troubleshooting

Module 2: Reformer Repertoire – Part 1

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Foot Work: Parallel Heels

Foot Work: Parallel Toes

Foot work: 1st Position/Pilates V – Toes

Foot Work: 1st Position/Pilates V – Heels

Foot Work: 2nd Position – Toes

Foot Work: 2nd Position – Heels

Foot Work: Parallel Arches/Prehensile

Foot Work: Tendon Stretch/Prehensile

Foot Work: Single Leg – Heels

Foot Work: Single Leg – Toes

Supine: Hundred Prep/Chest Lift

Supine: Hundred

Supine: Coordination

Supine: Triceps

Supine: Triceps with Chest Lift

Supine: Arm Adduction

Supine: Arm Circles

Feet in Streps: Leg Levers – Parallel

Feet in Streps: Leg Levers – External Rotation

Feet in Streps: Frog

Feet in Streps: Extended Frog

Feet in Streps: Openings

Feet in Straps: Leg Circles

Short Spine Massage

Long Spine Massage

Feet in Straps: Side Lying Leg Press

Feet in Straps: Side Lying Hip Circles

Feet in Straps: Leg Extension

Module 2: Reformer Repertoire – Part 2

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Chest Expansion Kneeling

Rowing Series: Into the Sternum

Rowing Series: 90 Degrees

Rowing Series: From the Chest

Rowing Series: From the Hips

Arm Work: Biceps

Arm Work: Rhomboids

Arm Work: Criss Cross

Arm Work: Arm Press

Arm Work: Single Arm Press/Boxing

Arm Work: Serve A Platter

Arm Work: Shave into Salute

Arm Work: Hug A Tree

Kneeling Side Arms 1

Kneeling Side Arms 2

Kneeling Side Arms 3

Module 2: Reformer Repertoire – Part 3

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Short Box Series: Round Back/Stomach Control

Short Box Series: Flat Back

Short Box Series: Twist

Short Box Series: Climb A Tree

Short Box Series: Side Overs

Long Box Series: Swan Prep

Long Box Series: Swan

Long Box Series: Pulling Straps Prone

Long Box Series: Pulling Straps T

Long Box Series: Triceps Press Prone

Long Box Series: Chest Expansion

Long Box Series: Backstroke

Long Box Series: Teaser

Long Box Series: Breaststroke

Long Box Series: Horseback

Long Box series: Rocking

Long Box series: Grasshopper

Module 2: Reformer Repertoire – Part 4

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Long Back Stretch

Stomach Massage: Round Back

Stomach Massage: Flat Back

Stomach Massage: Twist

Side Stretch/Cleopatra

Mermaid with Twist

Knee Stretch Series – Round Back

Knee Stretch Series – Arched Back

Knee Stretch Series – Knees Off

Control Front with Leg Lift

Control Back with Leg Lift

Module 2: Reformer Repertoire – Part 5

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Module 2: Reformer Repertoire Anatomy

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Muscle Engagement with Eccentric Loading

Joint Forces and Spring Tension Relationships

Scapular Mechanics During Reformer Exercises

Hip and Knee Alignment Under Carriage Movement

Spinal Flexion and Extension on Reformer

Neutral Spine Maintenance on Moving Carriage

Cadillac/Tower

Cadillac/Tower – Push Thru Bar

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Single Leg Footwork – Toes

Double Leg Footwork – Parallel

Double Leg Footwork – External Rotation

Push Thru Bar – Monkey

Push Thru Bar – Tower

Push Thru Bar – Hip Opener

Push Thru Bar – Cat

Push Thru Bar – Swan

Push Thru Bar – Push Thru

Push Thru Bar – Reverse Push Thru

Push Thru Bar – Sit Up

Push Thru Bar – Teaser

Push Thru Bar – Seated Mermaid

Push Thru Bar – Parakeet

Cadillac/Tower – Rolldown Bar

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Rolldown Bar – Kneeling Chest Expansion

Rolldown Bar – Thigh Stretch

Rolldown Bar – Rolling In & Out

Rolldown Bar Standing – Chest Expansion

Rolldown Bar Standing – Reverse Chest Expansion

Rolldown Bar – Roll Down

Rolldown Bar – Side Bend

Rolldown Bar – Short Spine/Semi-Circles

Cadillac/Tower – Arm Springs

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Arm Springs – Kneeling Salute

Arm Springs – Kneeling Hug A Tree

Arm Springs Standing – Upper Arm Control/Facing In (Vertical)

Arm Circles Facing In (Vertical)

Arm Springs Standing – Facing Out (Diagonal)

Arm Springs Standing – Punching

Arm Springs Standing – Salute

Arm Springs Standing – Hug A Tree

Arm Springs – Hundred

Arm Springs – Supine Circles

Arm Springs – Prone Circles

Arm Springs – Flying Eagle

Rowing Back – Round Back

Rowing Back – Flat Back

Rowing Front – Sitting Tall

Rowing Front – Bending Down

Cadillac/Tower – Leg Springs

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Leg Springs – Bicycle

Leg Springs – Walking

Leg Springs – Scissors

Leg Springs – Frog

Leg Springs – Circles

Leg Springs in the Air – Advanced Walking/Magician

Leg Springs in the Air – Airplane

Side Leg Springs – Circles

Side Leg Springs – Bicycle

The Chair

Module 2: Pilates Chair Exercises – Part 1

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Single Leg Pumps – Heels

Tendon Stretch 1 Leg Back

Triceps Press Sit

Push Down/Hamstring 1

Triceps Press – Prone

Reverse Swan/Torso Press Sit

Teaser on Floor

Piano Lesson/Plié Front

Piano Lesson/Plié Back

Mermaid Kneeling

Push Down One Arm Side

Sideward Step Down

Module 2: Pilates Chair Exercises – Part 2

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Frog Lying Flat

Single Leg Pump – Lying Flat

Side-lying Scissors

Leg Press Down – Front

Washer Woman Over the Chair/Hamstring 2

Washer Woman Over the Chair – One Arm

Going Up Front/Straight Stand/Arabesque

Going Up Side/Side Lunge/Side Stand

Side Body Twist

Pull Up One Arm

Side Pull Up/Side Leg Extension

Spine Stretch Forward/Sitting Arm Push Down

Standing Leg Pump Front

Standing Leg Pump Side

Standing Leg Pump Crossover

Achilles Stretch

Backward Facing Dips

Forward Facing Dips

Spine Corrector

Module 2: Spine Corrector Exercises – Part 1

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Back Arch & Bridge

Module 2: Spine Corrector Exercises – Part 2

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Shoulder Bridge

Rolling In & Out

Teaser (Facing Arc)

Ladder Barrel

Module 2: Ladder Barrel Exercises – Part 1

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Upper Back Lifts

Back Extension/Swan Prep

Module 2: Ladder Barrel Exercises – Part 2

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Leg Circles Prone

Grasshopper Beats

Abdominal Curls

Abdominal Curls with Twist

Around the World

Full Back Stretch

Double Leg Lowers

Small Circles Supine

Pelvic Roll Up – Single Leg

Hamstring Stretch

Hamstring Stretch with Twist

Adductor Stretch

Gluteal Stretch

Quadricep Stretch

Hip Flexor Stretch

Module 3: Teaching Methodology – Teaching Skills

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Verbal Cueing & Communication

Demonstration Techniques & Learning Styles

Observation & Assessment Skills

Providing Effective Feedback

Creating Inclusive Environments

Class Management & Group Dynamics – Part 1

Class Management & Group Dynamics – Part 2

Reformer Group Class Formats and Structures

Module 3: Teaching Methodology – Professional Standards & Ethics

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Scope of Practice & Professional Boundaries – Part 1

Scope of Practice & Professional Boundaries – Part 2

Professional Ethics & Standards

Safety Protocols & Risk Management – Part 1

Safety Protocols & Risk Management – Part 2

Client Communication & Referrals – Part 1

Client Communication & Referrals – Part 2

Module 3: Teaching Methodology – Special Populations

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Teaching Healthy Adult Populations – Part 1

Teaching Healthy Adult Populations – Part 2

Basic Modifications for Common Conditions – Part 1

Basic Modifications for Common Conditions – Part 2

Pregnancy & Postpartum Considerations – Part 1

Pregnancy & Postpartum Considerations – Part 2

Age-Appropriate Adaptations

Working with Injuries & Limitations

Creating Safe Spaces for All Bodies

Module 4: Comprehensive Practice Experience

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