Intermediate Level Mat Course

The Intermediate Mat course builds upon the Beginner level Mat Course by introducing more than 15 new exercises. During the course you will understand the intermediate level class structure, order of exercises, and how to energize the work with increased flow and dynamism, characteristic of the intermediate level work in classical Pilates.

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Mat Courses

Prerequisites

Because knowing it in your own body is the first step to teaching it to others

Completed CPNYC’s Beginner Level Mat Course or an equivalent course at another training center.

A minimum of 10 – 15 hours of Pilates Mat instruction at Core Pilates NYC.

If previous courses or classes have been taken at another studio, students will be asked to submit a log of classes taken or a letter of reference from the studio or certified Pilates teacher.

Course Structure

Taking Mat work to the next level in one weekend intensive.

The principles at play within the Intermediate level Mat repertoire are explored at a deeper level within this course in addition to learning, teaching and practicing the new exercises introduced. Oppositional cueing and the importance of transitions are discussed and practiced and teaching you how to deliver a dynamic class with flow and precision is a key focus.

Intermediate level Mat instruction:

Learn the entire intermediate mat order and how to challenge the beginner level exercises

Exams:

50-minute practical test on intermediate level sequence. Take home written exam

Apprenticeship:

During the week after the course, the studio is available to students for observation of classes and practice time as part of an optional apprenticeship.

5 free mat classes may be used at any time during the course

Anatomy in Clay 3-hour workshop is presented. Build the bones and basic muscles, abdominals and spine

Pricing

An all-inclusive model that is upfront with no surprises

$500 tuition includes:

Intermediate Mat level instruction

3-hour Anatomy in Clay workshop

NASM Continuing Education Units: 1.3

ACE Continuing Education Units: 1.6

Optional apprenticeship

Study materials included with tuition are: Online Core Pilates NYC Intermediate Mat Training Course Manual for download (bound hard copy is available for an additional cost) Mat, and all anatomy workbooks and materials (either download or hard copy).

Schedule

New York, NY

March 2012

Location: Studios at 520 8th ave or 939 8th ave

Saturday and Sunday, March 9, 10. 10am - 6pm

June 2012

Location: Studios at 520 8th ave or 939 8th ave

Saturday and Sunday, June 9, 10. 10am - 6pm

September 2012

Location: Studios at 520 8th ave or 939 8th ave

Saturday and Sunday, September 15, 16. 10am - 6pm