Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (91490NSW) 

The Advanced Diploma of The Pilates Method is a post-graduate style course following on from the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction or the equivalent level of pre-requisite training. The Advanced Diploma of The Pilates Method provides the practical skills and related scientific knowledge required to become a competent and effective practitioner, health care advisor and therapist in the field of Pilates. Successful completion of this course will mean you are competent at dealing with healthy to moderate risk level clients, teach up to the late intermediate repertoire on all apparatus and be able to manage a Pilates/health practice.

Functions within the Pilates industry for those with this qualification include:

• Managing and/or administering a Pilates studio practice with responsibility for supervising and/or managing staff
• Working under guidelines set by medical or allied health professionals in programs or services related to injury rehabilitation and underlying pathologies
• Working closely with at risk clients in referral with allied health professionals
• Leading and instructing Pilates exercise for clients with musculoskeletal impairment -both individuals and group
• Leading and instructing Pilates exercise for all client types up to and including late intermediate repertoire and specific conditioning

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?

Minimum pre-requisites and requirements for entry in to this course are:

• Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (91491NSW), or demonstrated equivalent

This course does not contain limitations on access and equity, however it reserves the right to refuse an application for course admission if there is reasonable evidence to suggest that the applicant is physically incapable of carrying out the normal requirements of Pilates training practice

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The Advanced Diploma of The Pilates Method has been developed to provide vocational training for the more senior and experienced Pilates Practitioner working with at risk clientele, whilst carrying out studio management roles and the supervision of staff. It provides the practical skills and scientific knowledge required to become a competent and effective practitioner and health care advisor in the field of Pilates.

The following program areas describe the content for the Advanced Diploma course:

• CARING FOR AT RISK CLIENTELE -This includes advanced anatomy and physiology with application of advanced knowledge, including Pre-Pilates and specific Pilates repertoire, to systems of the body, the study of low to moderate level musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, programming strategies for low to moderate risk client conditions and injuries, programming strategies for rehabilitation of in depth musculoskeletal injuries, critical analysis of research relevant to the Pilates method as an allied health modality.

• MANAGE A PRACTICE -This includes managing and administering a Pilates studio or Healthcare practice

• INTEGRATED REPERTOIRE 5 -This includes late intermediate repertoire on the Reformer, Cadillac (Trap Table), Wunda Chair, High Barrel, Spine Corrector and Low Barrels, Ped-a-pul, and all Small Apparatus, as well as Matwork. Programming applications for the Studio and Matwork environment.

The following table lists the units of competency achieved upon successful completion of the qualification.

WHAT HOURS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE PROGRAM?

Nominal Course hours are structured as follows:­

Work Experience hours (WE) are practical hours devoted to applying the course content in a studio environment. All students will commence with observation, and are then cleared to commence teaching type work experience on an individual basis. For Advanced Diploma students, WE can be completed at your principal place of work, an affiliated Studio, or a Studio that has undergone our Work Experience Facilitation Program.

Contact hours (C) include formal lecture/workshop face-to-face delivery, practical and written assessments as per each course timetable.

Self Directed Learning (SDL) hours include set homework tasks, self-guided tutorials, self-study and time spent practising repertoire on the equipment. Your self-mastery hours are workout hours – students are required to maintain a schedule of workouts at a minimum of two per week for the duration of the course, with a minimum of one of these weekly workouts being supervised by a qualified instructor. These workouts are at additional cost.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

All courses are assessed through a variety of methods in alignment with the principles of competency-based training. These will include formal assessment by way of practical and written examinations and informal assessment and monitoring of progress via assignments/task sheets, quizzes, self-assessment and supervisor feedback. More detailed information regarding assessments will be provided upon enrolment.

WHAT ARE THE COURSE FEES AND PAYMENT PLANS?

Total course cost = $4000 ($1000 deposit + 3 x $1000 throughout duration of course)

LATE PAYMENT PENALTY: Fees paid later than their due date will incur a late fee of 10% of the overdue amount.

Course Cost Inclusions:

• Course fees include attendance at all contact and tutorial days, PITC student manuals and handouts, logbooks, all assessments, tutorial support and ongoing monitoring.
• Up to 2 assessment attempts at any one assessment (after which additional fees apply).
• Placement for work experience hours within Training Studio and affiliated studios.
• Affiliate network for mentoring and information sharing.

Extra Costs (additional to course fee)

• Supervised workouts as indicated in mandatory requirements (approximately $700-$900 for student rate sessions over duration of course).
• Membership with the Pilates Alliance Australasia www.pilatesalliance.net
• Purchasing of all required texts (approximately $300-$400 Adv Dip).
• Personal extras, sundries travel and accommodation.
• Assessment re-sit fee of $100 (applies only after 2 attempts at any one assessment).

COURSE DELIVERY DATES

Application Deadline:        Friday January 14th 2011

Enrolment Completion:    Tuesday February 1st 2011

Stage 1:            Distance Learning

Stage 2:            Contact Block 1 – April 1st, 2nd & 3rd 2011

Stage 3:            Distance Learning

Stage 4:            Contact Block 2 – August 26th, 27th, 28th 2011

Stage 5:            Distance Learning + Assessment Day – November 18th 2011

APPLICATION FORM

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Please note: Number are limited and National Pilates Training reserves the right to vary course schedule at any time as deemed necessary, including cancellation or delay due to insufficient numbers.