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Thurs 11th & Fri 12th Jul
Sat 13th & Sun 14th Jul
Sat 10th & Sun 11th Aug
Sat 7th & Sun 8th Sept
Sat 12th - Sun 13th Oct
Sat 16th - Sun 17th Nov
Sat 7th - Sun 8th Dec
*Only the first 2 days of the course are during the week, the rest are all weekends*
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Option 1 - $4300
- Pay upfront and receive a free online course of your choice ($200 value)
- Enrol above and we will contact you to arrange a free online course of your choice. Options can be found HERE
Option 2 - $4500
- 3 x payments of $1500
- Payment 1 - Due now to secure one of the final spots
- Payment 2 - Due 1st June
- 3rd payment - Due 1st July
- Enrol above and enter the voucher code PIC1
- Instructions will be sent to you for the following payments
Unite Health is the sole provider of APPI Pilates instructor training in Australia and New Zealand. APPI stands for The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute, and we have been educating people for over 18 years around the world.
APPI’s history as the most comprehensive matwork and equipment Pilates training provider in over 21 countries has led to the development of this in-depth and detailed program for those with no healthcare background.
Join a growing community of over 50,000 APPI Pilates instructors around the world. This course offers an internationally recognised Pilates certification and enhances your career opportunities with APPI head office in London and our training delivered around the world.
On completion of the training and certification exams you will have the skills to teach Pilates 1:1, in small group settings, and in larger group classes.
Over 14 days of face-to-face training in both matwork and reformer Pilates you will learn the anatomy and physiology required to become a competent Pilates instructor. Over 100 Pilates matwork exercises and the full repertoire of reformer Pilates exercise will be taught on this teacher training, alongside APPI’s unique 5 stage model of Pilates prescription.
Be guided by our Pilates teaching script, and be exposed to our unique surface anatomy practical workshops that brings anatomy to life. Your practical experience will encompass 1:1 teaching, small group teaching, and group class teaching in both matwork and reformer Pilates. This is the most complete and comprehensive matwork and reformer program on the market and is backed by APPI’s worldwide reputation as the leading Pilates teacher training provider.
Course objectives:
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- Learn the anatomy and physiology required to be a competent Pilates instructor
- Learn over 100 matwork Pilates exercises from beginner to advanced levels
- Learn the full repertoire of reformer Pilates exercises from beginner to advanced levels
- Learn APPI’s unique 5 stage model of program prescription
- Learn the process of delivering 1:1 Pilates sessions
- Learn how to provide innovative and energetic group classes (matwork & reformer Pilates)
- Learn how to clinically reason your program planning
Here what I course participants have to say about our APPI Pilates Instructor Certification
Course feedback
"The training was just fantastic! My physio and Pilates teacher recommend APPI Pilates teacher training as the best in the industry" - Darren Chandler
"I felt supported from the first phone call, the team at Unite Health is so professional. The course exceeded my expectations and I loved that it was delivered face to face" - Sonia Digglio
"Every single part of the Pilates teacher training was great but above all having Phoebe Cole as our instructor was my favourite part. She is the most inspirational teacher I have had in my life" - Aleksandra Korpal
"This course 100% exceeded my expectations. I did not think I would learn so much content so quickly and easily. I loved the way each day was set out with a morning class then theory and then learning the Pilates exercises. I can not recommend this course enough" - Rhianna Lewis
To become a fully qualified APPI Pilates Instructor you will be required to complete certification exams at the completion of your teacher training. There are 2 components to the exam, practical and theory. You will also be required to hand in your completed Pilates certification logbook
Certification logbook:
As part of your APPI Pilates certification, you will be required to complete the below additional out of course hours which you will record in certification logbook. Your logbook will be issued on the first day of the course and is to be completed and submitted on the day of your Pilates practical exam. Your course presenter will run through the certification process in depth on the training. Additional out of course hours are outlined below.
- Attendance in at least 5 x 1:1 sessions or group classes prior to the course
- 100 hours of self-practice
- 10 hours of observation
- 20 hours of supervised teaching
Pilates practical exam:
You will be required to design a 1 hour Pilates session for a client of your choice. The session must include elements of matwork and reformer exercises. The session should address any of the issues raised in the assessment that is submitted as part of the case study. On the day of your examination, you will be required to provide a body to be your client for the purposes of the exam. You will have 1 hour to deliver your session. You will be marked on the following elements of your teaching:
- Session planning – does the session flow in a structured way and allow the client to achieve the goals set out in the case study.
- Introduction –the meet and greet procedure and introduction to the mat and reformer.
- Exercises teaching – introducing the reasons for the exercise to the client
- Demonstrations
- Cueing – verbal, tactile, visual imagery
- Energy and motivation of the voice
- Safety
Following on from the exam you will be required to demonstrate a range of exercises on both the Mat and the reformer to show your ability to perform the exercises to an acceptable level. This will include at least 4 exercises on the mat and 6 exercises on the reformer.
Theory:
An online 60 question multiple choice examination that covers the following topics.
- History of Pilates
- History of APPI
- Classification of APPI exercises
- Name of APPI exercises
- The relevant choice of an exercise for a given goal. For example – which of the following matwork pilates exercise is designed for gluteus medius activation: a)Clam b) Abdominal preparation c) Hundreds Level 5
A 70% pass rate is required in both the theory and practical examinations.
You will also be required to complete additional out of course hours training (observation, practise teaching, and self-practice) and record these hours in your logbook. Your logbook is to be submitted at the time of your practical exam.
No pre-requisites are required to attend this training. If you are an allied health professional (Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Exercise Physiologist, Chiropractor, or Physiotherapy/ Osteo student) please view our range of clinical Pilates training courses here.
How do I become a fully certified APPI Pilates instructor?
To become a fully certified Pilates instructor you must complete all course hours, logbook requirements and your certification exams.
What does my Pilates certification mean?
Once you are a fully certified instructor you will be able to gain insurance to start teaching Pilates in studios and fitness centres.
Do I need to complete a Certificate IV or Diploma in Pilates to become a Pilates instructor?
To become a Pilates instructor you are not required to complete a Certificate IV or Diploma in Pilates in order to teach. Our Pilates course will equip you with all the skills required to gain employment as a Pilates instructor.
Do I need anatomy knowledge prior to attending this course?
No anatomy or physiology knowledge is required prior to completing this course. Anatomy and physiology relevant to Pilates will be covered in-depth on the course.
How long do I have to complete my exams?
From the time you commence your training, you have up to two years to complete your logbook and certification exams.
Meet your course presenter - Phoebe Cole
Phoebe has a love for health and rehabilitation and has been mastering her knowledge for 13 years. Phoebe started her career as a myotherapist as she believed it took a whole body approach to treat people with muscular pain and injury. This opened many doors for Phoebe including working with the Australian ballet and Victorian boys gymnastics. Phoebe treated at a clinic that specialised in hip arthroscopy which fuelled her passion for not only prevention but rehabilitation as she could see that all problems could be prevented through education, strength, and conditioning.
Phoebe completed her clinical Pilates and diploma of Pilates qualification and felt Pilates was the answer to healing the body. She has now been teaching clinical Pilates for seven years working with all levels of clients and a special interest in pre and postnatal care. Phoebes skills includes a whole body approach alongside her other devotion, teaching yoga and meditation.
Phoebes passion is in the treatment of musculoskeletal care through tailored body, mind and movement connection and she believes that by maintaining the structural integrity of the body you can prevent pain, injury, and have a happier state of mind.
