APPI’s Split Pedal Chair Certification will take you through an enormous variety of exercises and the in depth reasoning behind each exercise.
We will analyse each exercise to look at the clients performance of the movement, any dysfunction that we may see and how to assess and manage this to lead your client back to full health and wellness. The course will progress the exercises from beginner all the way to full strength and conditioning exercises.
Exercises range from standing, to sitting, to kneeling and even lying, be it across the chair or on the mat and using the chair for added difficulty and resistance.
Workshops will develop and refine visual, tactile, audio cueing, 1:1 program planning, home exercise program planning and group teaching. Students will develop their skills and confidence to become comprehensive and articulate teachers. The course will look at individual teaching and 1:1 program planning as well as discuss how to run mixed studio sessions where you incorporate other pieces of equipment into a group session.
To become a certified APPI Split Pedal Chair Instructor you will be required to complete your certification exams.
Certification Logbook
Your completed APPI Split Pedal Chair Certification logbook is to be submitted prior to submitting your practical exam. Hours are:
- 10 hours of observation
- 30 hours of practice teaching
- 50 hours of self-practice
Practical exam
Design and film a 60 minute 1:1 session for a client of your choice using the APPI repertoire for the Split Pedal Chair. You will be marked on:
- Introduction – the meet and greet procedure and introduction to the split pedal chair
- Session planning – does the session flow in a structured way and allow the client to achieve the goals set out in the case study
- The teaching of the Pilates exercises – introducing the reasons behind the exercise to the client
- Demonstrations
- Cueing – verbal, tactile, visual imagery
- Energy and motivation of the voice
- Safety
A 70% minimum mark is required to pass your practical exam.
To be eligible to enrol into this course you must have completed either APPI Matwork Level 1, APPI Matwork Certification, the APPI Pilates Instructor Certification, or a formal two day matwork Pilates course from a recognised Pilates provider.
The APPI Pilates Split Pedal Chair Certification - Online is designed for physiotherapists, osteopaths, exercise physiologists, doctors, sports scientists, chiropractors, rehabilitation therapists, occupational therapists, degree qualified myotherapists, students undertaking an allied health degree, and qualified matwork and reformer Pilates instructors looking to upskill.
Do I need a background in allied health to enrol in the APPI Pilates Split Pedal Chair Certification course?
To qualify to enrol into the APPI Pilates Split Pedal Chair Certification you are required to hold an allied health degree, are an allied health student, or a matwork and reformer qualified Pilates instructor looking to upskill.
If you don't meet these requirements, our APPI Pilates Instructor Certification is perfect for you. You can learn more here.
What certification will I receive after completing the course?
Upon successful completion of the course and final assessments, you will receive the APPI Pilates Split Pedal Chair Certification – an internationally recognised certification. This certification allows you to teach 1:1 or clinical mixed studio Pilates classes.
How long does it take to complete the Clinical Pilates Split Pedal Chair training?
The APPI Pilates Split Pedal Chair Certification is a 100% online and self-paced course allowing you to study anytime, from anywhere, at your own pace. You will have 12 months from the date of enrolment to complete the trianing and sit certification exams.
What makes the APPI Clinical Pilates Split Pedal Chair Certification course different from other training programs?
The APPI Pilates Split Pedal Chair Certification course stands out for its clinical foundations, expert-led instruction, and global recognition. APPI training is developed by physiotherapists, offering a deeper understanding of functional movement, injury prevention, and client-specific programming.
Why choose Unite Health for Pilates instructor training?
Unite Health offers more than 13 years of experience in Pilates education, training over 10,000 instructors in Australia. Our APPI Pilates Split Pedal Chair course is designed by physiotherapists, ensuring a high standard of teaching grounded in clinical expertise.
