Instructor Training Courses
STOTT PILATES is the contemporary approach to the original Pilates method based on modern principles of exercise science and rehabilitation. Our signature STOTT PILATES education method is unparalleled in the industry for its thoroughness and quality. 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. Our students come to us from many different paths, including both new and experienced Pilates instructors as well as personal trainers, group fitness instructors, yoga teachers, health care professionals and more. With a full range of Pilates instructor training programs from Matwork and Reformer to the Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, our education is designed in specific modules so you can select your own path based on your schedule and budget.
Core Pilates Studio is New Zealand’s only STOTT PILATES training centre, offering full certification in the STOTT PILATES method. Our courses are globally recognised and provide a qualification that will equip you with the skills to establish your international career.
Our programs provide a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the repertoire. In each course, you learn:
- how to apply STOTT PILATES biomechanical principles of core stability, breathing and alignment to all exercises
- a complete breakdown of each exercise
- exercise goals, muscular initiation and movement sequencing
- modifications to increase or decrease exercise intensity
- modifications for specific body types and postural issues
- how to recognize optimal and less than optimal movement patterns
- a variety of programming options to keep clients motivated
- effective communication, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
Register for individual courses or complete your full certification with STOTT PILATES in New Zealand:
Intensive Mat Plus (IMP) Course
Advanced Mat (AM) Course
Intensive Reformer (IR) Course
Advanced Reformer (AR) Course
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ICCB) Course
Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ACCB) Course
Injuries & Special Populations (ISP) Course
Please note: private courses for individual or groups can be booked to accommodate specific training schedule dates/requirements.
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