In this session we covered:
- Generic concepts: CMO guidelines, total fitness components, physical fitness components, the structure of a class, content of a warm up and some basic A&P concepts
- Using the 34 card deck to get familiar with the repertoire
- Fundamentals and Principles
- The structure of a class – plus what is required for the exam lesson
- Using the card deck to analyse planes of movement and joint actions
- Using the card deck to consider “favourite” exercises and “risky” exercises
- Finding neutral and intro to postural analysis
- Dicussion around bracing versus hollowing
- Pilates stances and start positions
- Lateral breathing
- Planning ideas for Prep
LINK TO PREP VIDEO: a video from a previous course which runs through postural set up and a range of ideas for Standing Prep: Click here to access the video on Google Drive
Key resources from the day can be downloaded below. Many of the handouts came from the slide deck (also available below)
Homework
- Start planning ideas for Prep. Ideally plan a Prep which begins standing – covering the Fundamentals through postural set up. Transition to the mat to continue Prep or set up for Main. Be prepared to teach this at our next session.
- Identify a client you could use for your consultation and 1:1