Certificate Courses for Pilates on Mat, Ball and Reformer Teachers

This course is presented in collaboration with Gemma Quinnell and IQ Lifestyle, UAE.

This blended course comprises –

  • ONLINE lectures
  • HOME Study & Assignments
  • OFFLINE (in-person) Training
DATES:
  • Start: January 30
  • End: March 15
  • Venues:
  • Online lectures: Via Zoom.
  • In-person Training Venue: OneFit Gym Address: The Ivy by Metrical – Jumeirah Village, Jumeirah Village Triangle
  • Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MxQA1bvWRTQGduSP8
Fees:
  • Contact Gemma Quinnell / IQ Lifestyle on +971 50 467 0458 for fee confirmation.
  • Fee may be paid in instalments via Tabby – add 6% extra for Tabby charges.
  • Fee does not include REPS UAE certificate / card – see “EXAMS & CERTIFICATES” below
  • For Indian citizens: Fee does not include Skills India exam and certificate

REPS UAE

The REPS UAE has pre-approved the following courses:

  • Pilates on Mat – approved as “entry-level” or professional course
  • Pilates on Ball – approved as CPD course
  • Pilates on Reformer – approved as “entry-level” or professional course

EREPS

Our Pilates On Mat is EREPS Level 4 which together with Ball, Reformer and the below-listed courses leads to EREPS Level 4 Pilates on Mt and Apparatus trainer certificate:

  • Pilates on Cadillac @ fee AED1,500
  • Pilates on Other Apparatus
    • Wunda Chair and Barrel including Spine Corrector @ fee of AED750
    • Pilates on Magic Circle and Ped-a-pull @ fee of AED500

In India, the Pilates courses are aligned with Skills India / SPEFL-SC NSQF Level 4.

Our Pilates courses are recognized across India, UAE, Kuwait and other Middle East countries, UK as also, subject to local requirements, across EREPS member countries. 

Pilates On Mat

Module 1: ONLINE: Theory and Practice

Profile, History & Philosophy of Joseph Pilates

Anatomy & Kinesiology

Psychosocial aspects of teaching Pilates

Principles of Pilates – Breath, Concentration, Control, Precision, Centre and Flow

Module 2

OFFLINE (in-person) Practical Training:

Principles of Pilates – Breath, Concentration, Control, Precision, Centre and Flow

Foundation Exercises and variations – about 150 exercises

Teaching and cueing practice

Pilates on Ball

  • Foundation Exercises in Pilates on Ball
  • Variations totalling about 75 Ball exercises
  • Teaching and Cueing practice

Pilates on Reformer

  • Good Breathing
  • Introduction to the Reformer
  • Reformer Set-Up and Safety
  • Pre-Pilates Principles and Warm-Up
  • Reformer Level 1 program
  • Reformer Level 2 (advanced) program
  • Structuring the Reformer class / planning sequences of Reformer exercises
  • Pilates Ethics

For detailed syllabus, visit https://gafitsport.com/certificate-courses-in-pilates-on-mat-and-apparatus/

Pilates on Mat

  • eBOOK
  • Access to 145 exercise videos – complimentary for the first 90 days from and after the date of enrolment
  • Access to YouTube recordings of online classes if any

Pilates on Ball

  • eBOOK
  • Access to YouTube recordings of online classes if any

Pilates on Reformer

  • eBOOK
  • Access to 65 exercise videos – complimentary for the first 90 days from and after the date of enrolment
  • Access to YouTube recordings of online classes if any
  • Must be medically fit
  • Must hold Level 3 or higher personal trainer certificate or sports coaching certificate / diploma or degree in Phy Ed or Physiotherapy / Dance / etc.
  • Must have sound knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology and Kinesiology & Biomechanics.
  • First Aid & CPR with AED certificate

Contact Gemma Quinnell / IQ Lifestyle on +971 50 467 0458 for clarifications.

[All timings in UAE local time] Course starts: January 30 Course ends: March 15 ONLINE lectures (via Zoom and YouTube links):
  • From January 30 to March 15
  • Pre-recorded sessions will be emailed to enrolled students at 09:00 am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
  • Live sessions, if required, will be scheduled on Saturdays from 2 pm to 4 pm
GUIDED HOME STUDY ASSIGNMENTS
  • From February 15 to 28
OFFLINE (in-person)
  • Pilates on Mat: Feb 7, 8, 9
  • Pilates on Ball: Feb 10
  • Pilates on Reformer: Feb 14, 15 and 16:
  • Training Venue: OneFit Gym Address: The Ivy by Metrical – Jumeirah Village, Jumeirah Village Triangle
Note: The above practical training sessions are intensive teaching practice and support additional practical training as required.
  • Examinations
    • Online Home Submissions: On or before March 9
    • In-person Theory MCQ exam (proctored): March 16

Offline practical teaching exam: March 16

Certifications

The following certificates will be awarded by March 31, subject to –

  • Successful completion of the course/s
  • Completion of fees payment

GAYO FITNESS SPORTS ACADEMY certificates for –

  • Pilates on Mat Teacher
  • Pilates on Ball Teacher
  • Pilates on Reformer Teacher
  • EREPS Level 4 Pilates on Mat Trainer

Yasmeen Chohan (Mumbai)

National Faculty and Master Trainer for Pilates.

With nearly 25 years’ experience in personal training and Pilates, she was one the first in India to receive the Pilates Institute of America certificate for Pilates Teaching in 2009. Since then she has taught across India as also in Dubai and Dhaka. 

  • Gemma Quinnell / IQ Lifestyle: +971 50 467 0458
  • Smrithi R / Gayo Fitness Sports Academy: +971 582 49 9750
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