Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method

The course is designed to reflect the role of Pilates professionals who work at a high level with more complex and specialised client populations in a professional and dedicated studio environment, instructing the Pilates Method studio apparatus, small apparatus, matwork and pre-pilates repertoire. It focuses on developing the practical skills and related scientific knowledge required to become a competent and effective practitioner and health care advisor in the field of Pilates.

Leadership, guidance, and business management are involved with responsibility for administering a Pilates studio or health practice. Supervising or managing staff as well as contributing to technical solutions and the ability to work autonomously across a defined range in collaboration with medical or allied health professionals in programs or services related to elite training, injury rehabilitation and underlying pathologies of clients. Graduates will be competent in: • Pilates exercise planning, programming and instruction for clients with moderate risk musculoskeletal impairment or special conditions • Working under guidelines set by In referral with medical or allied health professionals /in programs or services related to client injury rehabilitation, health conditions

Underlying pathologies • Pilates exercise planning and programming for elite sports or dance conditioning and specificity training • Physical examination and musculoskeletal assessment • Pilates exercises for special conditions and rehabilitation • Pilates repertoire for Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Barrels and Small Apparatus at a late intermediate level • Pre-Pilates repertoire applications across all apparatus for client progression, modifications, specific interventions Therapeutic care • Managing and/or administering a Pilates studio practice, with responsibility for supervising and managing staff • Providing mentoring support to colleagues • Developing professional expertise and improving professional practice