Pilates Equipment Work, Reformer Level 1, Assessment

An in depth understanding of Core Stability principles and how it relates to the Pilates exercises

Demonstration of core stability. Working with other course participants to monitor their levels of stability during a variety of the exercises.

During course

Ability to perform each exercise with some degree of understanding and stability

Taking notes in workbook

During course

After the course practical sessions will be required
15 hours of practice of the exercise
10 hours of assistant instructing

Have a more in depth understanding of the exercises.
Complete their workbook notes in more detail and verbalise an understanding of what exercises they may select for clientele with various pathologies or requirements

After the course

Final learning achievement should be a thorough working knowledge of each of the Level 1 exercises

Being able to demonstrate each exercise. Being able to instruct in each exercise and to discuss indications and contraindications of each exercise to clinical pathologies encountered by a clinical physiotherapist.

Measurement will be made by working with the course participant at their practical sessions and gleaning their level of understanding and practical application.

Some clinical scenarios will be used as an assessment tool
Eg What exercises would you prescribe for a back pain patient with a mild posterior disc bulge?
What exercises would you avoid for such a client and why?

6-8 weeks after the course depending on when the practical components have been completed