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Professional Reformer and Small Apparatus Instruction Pathway

Become a Pilates Reformer professional with one comprehensive, accredited qualification – studied in-Studio and online. Learn how to safely apply the Method to deliver functional and fun Reformer classes for groups, plus creative use of the small apparatus.

What's Included

  • Student Support
  • Pilates ITC Student T-Shirt
  • Pilates Textbooks
  • Student and Graduate Forums
  • Online Learning Platform
  • Complete 3-D Anatomy Application
  • All Assessments
  • Repertoire Manuals
  • In-Studio Learning
  • Teaching Clinics
  • Work Placement Teaching Practice
  • Work Placement Observation
  • AUSactive Student Membership
  • PAA Student Membership
  • Graduate Job and Networking Opportunities
  • Graduation Gift
Title Type Dates Times
Zoom Orientation Induction session with Pilates ITC Directors Orientation 03/01/2024 Start Time : 7:00 pm
End Time : 8:30 pm
Fundamentals Course Delivery Day Course Delivery 13/01/2024 Start Time : 11:00 am
End Time : 5:00 pm
Teaching Clinic: Fundamentals Teaching Clinic 03/02/2024 Start Time : 12:00 pm
End Time : 5:00 pm
Reformer 1 Course Delivery Day Course Delivery 17/02/2024 Start Time : 11:00 am
End Time : 5:00 pm
Teaching Clinic: Introductory to Basic Reformer Repertoire Teaching Clinic 03/03/2024 Start Time : 12:00 pm
End Time : 5:00 pm
Reformer 2 Course Delivery Day Course Delivery 23/03/2024 Start Time : 11:00 am
End Time : 5:00 pm
Teaching Clinic: Progressive to Intermediate Reformer Repertoire Teaching Clinic 06/04/2024 Start Time : 12:00 pm
End Time : 5:00 pm
Small Apparatus Course Delivery – Reformer Applications Course Delivery 20/04/2024 Start Time : 11:00 am
End Time : 5:00 pm
Teaching Clinic: Small Apparatus Reformer Teaching Clinic 11/05/2024 Start Time : 12:00 pm
End Time : 5:00 pm
Reformer and Small Apparatus Practical Assessment Practical Assessment 22/06/2024 Start Time : 9:00 am
End Time : 5:30 pm

The Professional Reformer and Small Apparatus Instruction Pathway is drawn from the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT) is a nationally accredited, Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5 qualification with a professional and internationally recognised outcome. An accredited qualification has quality assurance and is yours for life. This Pathway is recognised and preferred by employers at home (Australia) and abroad.

Pilates ITC is an AUSactive and Pilates Association Australia-approved education provider. All Courses and Pathways have CECs and PDPs compatible with international and national registration bodies.

AUSactive: 15 CECs.

  • BSBMED301 - Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  • CHCCOM006 - Establish and manage client relationships
  • CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services
  • HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
  • NAT10838001 - Apply Pilates Method Fundamentals To Induction and Instruction of Pilates
  • NAT10838002 - Plan and Instruct a Pilates Matwork Class From Introductory To Basic Level
  • NAT10838003 - Plan and Instruct a Progressive Pilates Matwork Class
  • NAT10838004 - Plan and Instruct An Intermediate Pilates Matwork Class
  • NAT10838005 - Instruct the Pilates Studio Basic To Intermediate Small Apparatus Repertoire
  • NAT10838006 - Instruct the Pilates Studio Introductory To Basic Reformer Repertoire
  • NAT10838007 - Instruct the Pilates Studio Progressive Reformer Repertoire
  • NAT10838008 - Instruct the Pilates Studio Intermediate Reformer Repertoire
  • NAT10838009 - Work Within a Pilates Industry Framework
  • NAT10838010 - Use and Maintain Core Pilates Industry Equipment
  • NAT10838011 - Plan and Instruct Pilates Method Programming For Postural Assessment and Correction
  • NAT10838012 - Instruct the Pilates Studio Introductory To Basic Cadillac Repertoire
  • NAT10838013 - Instruct the Pilates Studio Progressive To Intermediate Cadillac Repertoire
  • NAT10838014 - Instruct the Pilates Studio Introductory To Intermediate Wunda Chair Repertoire
  • NAT10838015 - Instruct the Pilates Studio Introductory To Intermediate Barrels Repertoire
  • NAT10838016 - Undertake Exercise Planning and Programming For Pilates Method Clients

Career Opportunities

Graduate comprehensively trained, job-ready, and highly employable.

On completion you’ll be equipped to teach:

  • Group Reformer + small apparatus repertoire.

You will be skilled-up to deliver functional, creative and feel-good movement experiences that keep clients coming back for more.

This Pathway has units derived from the 10838NAT Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction and as an accredited qualification adds credibility and value to your professional toolkit. This statement of attainment also assures employers and industry professionals that you are equipped to excel. It also enhances your employability, making you stand out from the competition: Pilates ITC Students enjoy 100% employment rate on Graduation.

You can work in almost any setting, for others or for yourself:

  • Pilates Studios: boutique to large scale.
  • Start your own Studio.
  • Gyms.
  • Digital Studios.
  • Wellness sector: tourism, resorts, health retreats, holistic centres.
  • Corporate events/classes.

What You'll Learn

Our Pathway curriculum is drawn from the 10838NAT Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction, and honours the Pilates Method as taught by Joseph Pilates. It is strategically informed by modern health and evidence-based movement science, anatomy and physiology to create a comprehensive and balanced learning experience.

  • Pilates Method Fundamentals: history, principles, anatomy and physiology, and biomechanics.
  • Reformer Repertoire (56 exercises).
  • Reformer Programming for group class: The Pilates International Categorisation™ (PIC) System (Studio/Reformer).
  • Small Apparatus Repertoire (15 exercises): Fitball, Magic Circle (Pilates Circle), Weights and Poles, and Theraband.
  • Teaching Communications.
  • Workplace Health and Safety (WHS).

How You’ll Learn it

Pilates ITC's "blended" study mode combines self-directed, online study with in-Studio, practical learning to create high quality learning and professional outcomes.

In-Studio.

Get into the nuts and bolts of the Coursework, the theory, learn the repertoire and hone your teaching craft under the direction of your Educators in the Studio.

Online.

Work through your Learning Management System (LMS) modules: course content and online resources at your own pace. The LMS guides the learner journey with a combination of activities, interactive apps, and video demonstration so you can immerse yourself in the Method. Online quizzes, programming and other written assessment tasks are intuitively timed to consolidate and evidence your progress in each subject area.

The total average study load for the Professional Reformer and Small Apparatus Instruction Pathway is: 10 hours per week.

Course Structure

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IN-STUDIO LEARNING.

Seminar-style Course Delivery and Teaching Clinics in the Studio.

Get hands-on with the coursework and experience the repertoire with your peers and under the guidance of an Educator.

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SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING.

Work through the Course at your own pace on the digital Learning Management System (LMS).

Plus, a weekly self-mastery commitment (doing Pilates) to enhance practical understanding of the coursework.

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WORK PLACEMENT.

Enhance your teaching craft with on-the-job learning via the Pilates ITC Work Placement Studio network.

Observation: 20 hours.

Teaching: 70 hours*.

*A percentage of the teaching requirement is subsidised by Teaching Clinics.

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Study Mode : in-person + online
Outcome
Accredited units of competency drawn from the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction. Nationally and internationally recognised.
In person learning starts January 03, 2024
Queensland
Cost: $3,650
$300
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10 Fortnightly Payments of $300

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