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: April 15
  • End: June 30
  • Venues:
    • Online lectures: Via Zoom.
    • In-person Training Venue: To be announced
Fees:
  1. Contact Gemma Quinnell / IQ Lifestyle on +971 50 467 0458 for fee confirmation.
  2. Fee may be paid in instalments via Tabby (as per Tabby T&Cs).
  3. Fee includes EuropeActive’s Level 4 Pilates Trainer certification if course completed in UAE
  4. Fee does not include FACPR Certification
  5. Fee does not include REPS UAE certificate / card
  6. For Indian citizens: Fee does not include Skills India exam and certification which is necessary for EuropeActive Level 4 certificate renewal in India.     

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

EuropeActive

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
  • Pilates on Other Apparatus
    • Wunda Chair and Barrel including Spine Corrector
    • Pilates on Magic Circle and Ped-a-pull

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 and other countries. 

Each training program comprises three Modules –

  • Module 1: ONLINE: Theory and Practice
  • Module 2: Guided Home Study
  • Module 3: OFFLINE (in-person) Practical Training:
  • Pilates On Mat
    • Profile, History & Philosophy of Joseph Pilates
    • Anatomy & Kinesiology
    • Psychosocial aspects of teaching Pilates
    • Principles of Pilates – Breath, Concentration, Control, Precision, Centre and Flow
    • 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

These are the minima required for enrolment to our Pilates courses:

  • 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.
  • Must hold a valid, internationally accepted First Aid & CPR with AED certificate

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

[All timings in UAE local time]

Course starts: April 15

Course ends: June 30

ONLINE lectures (via Zoom and YouTube links):

  • From April 15 to May 10
  • 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 May 1 to June 15

OFFLINE (in-person)

  • Pilates on Mat: May 14 to 21
  • Pilates on Ball: May 22 and 23
  • Pilates on Reformer: June 11 to 17
  • Training Venue: To be announced

Note:

  1. Each OFFLINE training day comprises SEVEN hours of intensive training.
  2. Additional practical training sessions may be added as required.

Examinations – dates to be announced

  • Online Home Submissions
  • In-person Theory MCQ exam (proctored)
  • Offline practical teaching exam: March 16

Certifications

The following certificates will be awarded by June 30, 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
  • @ additional fee:
    • FACPR-AED Highfield International
    • REPS UAE certificate and card

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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