Your most comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Academy, what differs us to other Pilates Instructor courses is that our courses are designed and taught by our master instructor and head trainer who is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with years of clinical experiences. Learn how to teach clients who are injury free but also learn skills to adapt for injuries, pregnancy, movement biomechanics and more.
Our Reformer Pilates courses doesn't only teach you a set of Reformer Pilates moves, but how to modify to your class and your clients. Teaching you the 'why' behind each move to allow you to translate it to real world on real bodies. Join our graduates to teach locally and globally with our internationally accredited courses.
This course covers -
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Functional Movements
- Pilates Terminology.
- How to build and structure a 45-60 minutes class
- 80+ Reformer Pilates Exercises including variations
- How to adapt to injuries or to different fitness levels
- Neutral Posture and Alignment
- Adapted different postures
- Effective teaching skills according to The SO Method
- Effective Hands on corrections
- Verbal correctional cues.
- Cueing guidelines for every movement.
- Creating purposeful class plans and flow.
- Common Musculoskeletal issues and how to adapt them.
- Pre & Post Natal variations
- Using & setting up a Reformer properly.
- Practicing your teaching skills in groups.
- Proper teaching language, intonation and volume.
- Usage of small apparatuses in a Reformer setting.
Course Curriculum -
Our Reformer Pilates Course is a 100+ Hour course with a combination of online content and 4-day in person to teach you everything you need to teach Reformer Pilates.
ONLINE + SELF DIRECTED LEARNING
- Online Modules with access to 80+ Reformer Pilates Moves, approximately 35 hours.
- 35 Hours Group Classes and Observation at SO studios or others.
- 30 Hours Independent Practice Teaching and Cueing (Self Directed).
- Support from community of graduates, teachers in Facebook community and via email.
IN PERSON DAYS
- 36 Contact Hours in Studio
- 5 Hours Assessment Prep.
- 5-10 Hours Independent Practice Teaching and Cueing.
- Support from community of graduates, teachers in Facebook community and via email.
- Assessment via video submission at a later time (subjected to completion of online hours).
Completion of Online & Self Directed Learning Hours is not required before the In Person Days. The In Person Days are designed as part of your learning, and as part of the 100+ hours.
Why should you learn from The SO Academy?
The SO Academy is the teaching branch of the SO brand delivering Functional Pilates in NZ for the last 5 years, growing from a humble rental apartment floor to the flagship studio in Auckland, New Zealand.
Creating a fully comprehensive teaching programme to cater to the current trends in the industry is a difficult task, it needs time to be trialled and tested, as well as constantly have a pulse in the industry. Our teacher training programme involves not just the moves itself, but modifications and adaptations for all bodies, detailed breakdown of the moves, and how to hands on correct/provide tactile guidance for your clients. For us, everyone and anyone can teach the move, but to truly understand it, its what differentiates you from everyone else.
Our structured teaching courses are designed to provide you with the most comprehensive education and knowledge base, ranging from extras like pre & post natal variations, small apparatus teaching and more. This is why our Teacher Training Programme is 150+ hours. Good education requires time and practice and the in person days are information packed, with knowledge pearls for rehab, for fitness and for every day practice. During our In Person days, you will also learn how to teach sequences, because a Pilates class is not just teaching move after move, but instead how to flow your class. Oh, we also teach you how to class plan.
Sounds like a great deal for your investment? We think so too.
Join our graduates to teach locally and globally, with our internationally accredited Teacher Training Programme.
Course Curriculum
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Meet Your Instructor
Nicole is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty) in 2016. She received her Clinical Pilates Instructor qualifications in all Pilates equipment as well as Pre & Post Natal Pilates in 2017. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Western Acupuncture (PGCert Acup) from Auckland University of Technology, and a Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy from The University of Melbourne.
Nicole has trained overseas in many of her special interests including Pelvic Floor Health, Functional Movement, and Anatomy. Some of her other qualifications includes NKT, SFMA, FMS, ID, Mulligan and Mackenzie Technique.
Nicole believes in holistic care, and the importance of teaching people to take control of their health. Nicole is passionate in Pilates among with her other qualifications and incorporates it in the care of her clients. She is the founder of SO Physio and the co-founder of SO Fitness™ & Head Trainer of The SO Academy™
Lets Take a Sneak Peak
Here's what you will get access to, once you've purchased & lock in your spot. Your in person training days will involve going through all the moves available in your online materials, with practical demo and learning including hands on corrections, cueing guidance and tons of in person practice times.
Pilates is a practical skill, and we know that in person is how you learn best.
FAQs to answer those burning questions.
Are there any prerequisites in terms of having to complete a certain number of reformer classes?
As part of completion of the course, you will have to attend 35 group classes and/or observation to ensure you self practice and build your experience doing reformer pilates.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to your online modules for a total of 6 months, We suggest writing notes and the exercises down so you can keep them with you forever!
You will receive a hard copy of the materials when you come for your in person training so don't be too worried about losing the online content!
Psst..the Reformer & Mat bundles give you 1 year access to the online materials so probably check that out.
I want to learn more about anatomy!
Don't fret! We have a spectacular anatomy course releasing soon which will complement your learning as a Instructor in this industry, or just wanting to better your own self practice.
What support will I get during the course?
You will also gain immediate lifetime access to our Facebook community of trainees and graduates, where you could ask questions there or send us an email!
How is the course?
Your training does not only consist of the online materials that you will have access to once you purchase the course, but also included self practice hours, doing classes at studios and getting yourself ready to physically teach during the 4 day in person training.
Do I need to finish all the online component before the practical dates?
No, you can hop into the practical course before finishing the online component. You will only need to then arrange a later time with The SO Academy to submit your completion exam once you finish your online and self directed hours.
You will need to ensure that your payments have all completed before taking your exam.
What is the refund policy?
For purchases made more than 2 months ahead of the in person dates, we offer a 30-day refund policy (from date of purchase). After 30 days, all purchases are final.
For purchases made within 1 month of the in person dates, all purchases are final.
What currency is this training priced in?
We offer NZD pricing at checkout. You can choose to pay in full up front (and receive a discount) or on a 6 month payment plan.
Can I teach after finish the course?
Yes! Once you finish your hours and submit them for checking & attended your In Person Days, you will be ready to teach. Our graduates teach locally in NZ as well as globally after completing their teacher training course.
