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Ithaca, NY 14850

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Certifications & Workshops

Pilates Associates of CNY, LLC


Aqualates

   Workshops
  "Pool-to-Studio Translation "
   Spring, 2008


  "Anatomy & Biomechanics Review"
   Winter 2009

  "Posture Assessment"
   Spring 2009

AQUALATES® - Level I
November 22 - 23, 2008

AQUALATES® - Level II
March, 2009


Pilates Associates of Central New York, LLC (PACNY)

Cadillac Duet

PACNY Certifications provide instructors with the skill and knowledge necessary to educate clients in both private and group settings. In addition to meeting all of the standard requirements of a superior comprehensive Pilates certification course, each of our intensive modules includes a 3 hour "Teaching Skills Workshop" designed to improve communication between instuctors and their clients. Knowledge, client education, and presentation is what sets our graduates apart from other instructors. We don't just teach you the exercises, we teach you how to teach and/or how to improve upon your current teaching skills.


COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER TRAINING (CTT)

PACNY Comprehensive Teacher Training is a 9 month Instructor Training and Certification program consisting of education in the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, & Barrel Repertoires, in addition to comprehensive anatomy and post-rehab education. The complete certification encompasses 650 hrs. of combined classroom, observation, and apprenticeship activity.

  • 250 Classroom hours (does not include homework and case studies)
    • Repertoire
    • Anatomy & Biomechanics
    • Postural Assessment & Program Design
    • Post-rehab considerations and contraindications
    • Teaching Skills
  • 50 Documented Observation hours
    • 25 hrs - private training
    • 25 hrs - group training
  • 100 Documented Assistant Apprentice hours
    • 50 hrs - supervised private/duet instruction
    • 25 hrs - supervised mat class instruction
    • 25 hrs - supervised reformer class instruction
  • 100 Documented Supervised Apprentice hours
    • 50 hrs - supervised private/duet instruction
    • 25 hrs - supervised mat class instruction
    • 25 hrs - supervised reformer class instruction
  • 150 Documented Solo Teaching hours
    • 100 hrs - supervised private/duet instruction
    • 25 hrs - supervised mat class instruction
    • 25 hrs - supervised reformer class instruction
  • 50 Documented Personal Review hours
    • Repertoire practice

Course Fee: $4999
The course fee covers all materials, instructors and certification exams in addition to workshop auditing priveledges, unlimited class participation, and studio use for personal review. Registration for the comprehensive program requires a 50% upfront deposit, with the balance due before the first day of the course. Monthly payment plans may be arranged for an additional 5% financing fee. Please email certs@nypilates.info for dates and more information.

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AQUALATES: Pilates Inspired Aquatics

TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATION

LEVEL I
Nov 20 - 21, 2008; Thurs & Fri (5:00pm - 9:00pm)
Nov 22 - 23, 2008; Sat & Sun (9:00am - 3:00pm)


The AQUALATES® Level I Teacher Training Certification is a 20hr workshop designed to provide participants with the foundational teaching and cueing skills necessary to instruct others in this very specialized exercise method. The difference between AQUALATES® and other aquatic fitness classes is instructor knowledge, client education, and in the presentation of each exercises. We don't just teach you the exercises, we teach you how to teach and/or improve upon your current teaching skills.

AQUALATES ClassCourse instruction includes:

  1. anatomy & kinesiology review
  2. basic hydrodynamics
  3. H2O safety concerns
  4. principles of AQUALATES®
  5. level I exercises and exercise modifications
  6. teaching and cueing techniques in water and on the deck
  7. basic posture analysis for individualized program design
  8. program design consideration and modifications for special populations
  9. "Teaching Skills Workshop"

 

SUGGESTED PREREQUISITS:
AQUALATES® International upholds high standards for all of its certified instructors. Though the following prerequisites are not required, they are highly recommended. If you do not meet these suggested prerequisites, plan extra time to study anatomy and additional hours of practical teaching before taking the written and practical exams.

  • College level anatomy
  • Group Fitness certification or 1 year of fitness instruction experience

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Upon successful completion of the workshop and coursework, participants have 6 months to acquire the additional 15hrs of practical experience required for certification. Once the prerequisites for certification have been met, the written and practical exams may be scheduled directly with AQUALATES® International on an individual basis. The exam fee is $50.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
The required instruction manual is $50, and may be purchased in advance for delivery on the first day of the workshop.

FEES:
$495 20-hour classroom/pool instruction
$50 AQUALATES® Manual
$50 Exam Fee
   
Download more information and a registration form today. Spcae is limited.

Pending Approval for AFAA CECs

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Continuing Education Workshops

 

AQUALATES® Pool-to-Studio
Spring 2009
Sat (9:00am - 5:00pm)


Most AQUALATES® exercises originate from the Pilates studio and encompass exercises from all pieces of apparatus, as well as the mat. In this "Translation" workshop we will examine and discuss the biomechanical differences between strength-building exercises in the Pilates Studio and Aquatic training venues, as participants are given an opportunity to experience corresponding Pilates exercises on the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels. For those with aquatic certifications other than AQUALATES®, this workshop is filled with ideas for expanding upon your current strength & tone workouts.

FEES:
$150 includes 7.5-hour lecture, workshop, and materials

Pending Approval for AFAA CECs

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Anatomy & Biomechanics Review
Winter 2009
Sat 9:00am - 3:00pm


Review musculoskeletal anatomy and discuss biomechanics of movement including:

  • planes of motion
  • anatomical direction
  • types and actions of joints
  • muscular origin, insertion, and action
  • difference between deep stabilizers and global movers
  • antagonist vs. antagonist muscular engagement as it pertains to specific motion, weight, and gravitational pull
  • concentric vs. eccentric muscular engagement as it pertains to specific motion, weight, and gravitational pull

 

FEES:
$130 includes 5.5-hour lecture and materials

Pending Approval for AFAA CECs

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Posture Assessment
Spring 2009
Sat 9:00am - 3:00pm


Review postural theory and learn to define postural deficiencies as defined by Florence Peterson Kendall and Elizabeth Kendall McCreary. Upon completion of this lecture/workshop, participants will be able to:

  • define neutral posture, define postural deviations
  • perform a postural assessment based upon the position of specific joints from lateral, posterior, and anterior viewpoints
  • understand the correlation between muscle length and muscle weakness/shortness
  • learn how to counterbalance postural deficiencies

 

FEES:
$130 includes 5.5-hour lecture and materials

Pending Approval for AFAA CECs

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