In today’s sesson we covered the following topics
- Course Structure – exploring the LAP and assessments
- Signposting the Appeals and EDI policies
- Agreeing a general study plan
- Exploring Unit 2: Supporting Clients (to prepare for worksheet). Click here to download the Worksheet
- Exploring the Equality Act 2010 and the 9 protected characteristics. Discussing what EDI means in a Pilates setting.
- An overview of the four special populations.
- PAR-Q and scope practice – find the official PAR-Q website here: https://eparmedx.com/?page_id=79
- Informed consent – dowload the document here
- The AIQ PAR-Q form for the course (NB is slightly different to the current on from the official as its based on the 2002 version, a but the 7 questions are there). Grab it here
- Absolute “red flags” and contraindications for exercise – download here
- Hypertension chart and information about high blood presure can be found here: https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/your-blood-pressure/understanding-your-blood-pressure/what-do-the-numbers-mean/

HOMEWORK
To read Unit 2 manual and resources as required and complete Unit 2 Worksheet (download link above). This can be completed on computer and then emailed to vistaeducation.centre@gmail.com
BELOW ARE SLIDES TO SUPPORT UNIT 2
Suggested videos:
PILATES ON FIFTH – select the “Oldest” playlist of videos https://www.youtube.com/@PilatesAcademyInternational/videos
DARIEN GOLD – for examples of perfect form and control https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXHjMYTcLZI AND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU-CuKVKkFM
EXAMPLES OF THE FULL 34 as a sequence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfJwkj6tr64&t=207s AND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3D_RnGYYss&t=569s