Pre-Lecture Self Integration
GETTING STARTED CHECKLIST
Have the corresponding Pilates Guide Module Manual on hand.
Download and print the Critical Thinking Worksheets from the link below. You will need multiple copies, or create a digital file on your computer, to complete one sheet per exercise.
Build a notebook, or digital files, for the classroom lectures.
As part of the Pre-Lecture Process students will attend self-integration workshops with a Master Educator or Teaching Assistant to practice the execution of each exercise in your Pilates Guide.
In Studio Students be sure to find out your Workshop Dates before you begin.
Virtual Students will have access to special videos as part of this process.
Pre-Lecture Self Integration Directions
By following these directions provided, you will be well-prepared to succeed in your Pilates Teacher Training journey.
Using your Pilates Guide Manual:
Read & Study Pages in The Pilates Guide Manual assigned for each Module’s Exercises.
Pay attention to the CATEGORIES for each Exercise that are part of your recipe for success: Starting Position/Position Set Up, Movement Sequence, Cueing and Imagery, Purpose of the Exercise, Precautions for Client Contraindications, and Challenges.
Look for modifications – defined as a change or adjustment made to an exercise to accommodate different abilities, limitations, or needs of the individual performing it. It often involves altering the intensity, range of motion, or equipment used to suit the participant's level.
A variation refers to a different version or alternative form of an exercise. Variations may offer a different challenge or target specific muscle groups in a unique way while maintaining the basic movement pattern of the original exercise.
View & Practice Exercises:
Watch the DEMONSTRATION FLOW VIDEO in this lesson.
Integrate the exercises by practicing them yourself and attending the self-integration workshops with your Master Educator or Teaching Assistant.
Fill in the Critical Thinking Worksheet for each exercise to the best of your ability. If there are parts of the worksheet you are not able to complete, you may complete the worksheet during the classroom lecture.
Turn in your completed Critical Thinking Worksheets to your Master Educator for credit toward your Apprenticeship Hours.
Remember that it is normal not to be able to execute every exercise perfectly at the start, and in some cases, certain movements may present challenges. Progress comes with practice, and practicing is a key component of this program. One of the most rewarding experiences as a Pilates teacher is witnessing your students’ improvements and, especially, those breakthrough moments when they master a movement.