Continuing Education — National (ONLINE)

Join Maggie Macgill via Zoom for a one-hour Matwork Masterclass, PLUS 30-minute discussion at the end. Now, more than ever, we need to move: this class is 100% movement focused with exercise options for those in beginning through to advanced capability. Your presenter, Maggie is known for her creative cueing, different ways of approaching familiar repertoire, and her friendly and fun teaching style.

You will leave this Masterclass with:

• A fresh approach to the Pilates mat exercises.
• New cues and different ways to engage your muscles on the mat.
• Increased ease, strength and confidence in your body.
• Enhanced awareness and ability to use gravity to support fluid and integrated movement in sports and life.

“Above all else, learn how to breathe properly!” Joseph Pilates.

The power of a full and easeful breath cannot be overstated.

The uninhibited flow of breath increases energy levels, reduces mental stress, decreases the build up of physical tension and boosts athletic performance.

The sheer volume that the lungs take up inside the torso means that correct breathing also: Gives buoyancy and lift to the upper body. And, provides a physical balance to the weight and power of the legs.

The Pilates Method is one of few movement systems that effectively addresses the dynamic and multifaceted nature of breathing. As Pilates Practitioners we have intimate knowledge of an exercise system that enables better breathing in even the most athletically challenging situations.

This workshop explores how the organs and processes of respiration both support and are supported by movement. We use Joe’s equipment and choreography to teach us how to time and sequence our movement patterns to facilitate greater respiratory volume. Along the way we will deepen our awareness of how outstandingly the Pilates method oxygenates and enlivens every cell of the body!

Join Maggie Macgill for this two-hour Workshop, via Zoom. Places are strictly limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Course Description
The Barre Attack Foundations course is taught over two days via Zoom. Each exercise will be demonstrated, discussed and practiced. Technical points to watch as well as how to teach including cueing will be covered for each exercise. The course also covers Barre Attack class design and structure so that you can easily adapt programming dependent on class length and student requirements.

Recognition
The Barre Attack Foundations course and associated Examination is recognised by Fitness Australia for 11 CECS. To receive the CECs, and become a certified Barre Attack Instructor you must complete both the Foundations Teacher Training and the Examination Workshop. CECs are also available for completion of Advanced Courses.

Course Objectives
At the completion of this course participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to correctly perform all the Barre Attack Foundation exercises;
• Understand the purpose and benefit of each Barre Attack exercise and section;
• Understand the format and sequencing structure of the Barre Attack Program;
• Teach a Barre Attack class;
• Modify the Barre Attack Class dependent on desired class length and students’ level; and
• Modify Barre Attack exercises upon students’ individual needs and level of fitness.

Pilates ITC Students receive 10% OFF the course cost with code: PITC10.

The Freestyle Teacher Training course has been developed and programmed without a fixed, stable Barre. Barre Attack Freestyle is perfect for Barre Instructors and Barre Teachers who don’t have access to Fixed Barres or who are teaching virtual classes. It is also perfect for Pilates instructors who want to add more standing stability style exercises to their classes.

(BA recommends the Foundations Teacher Training course – above – for anyone interested in teaching classes where a fixed, stable Barre will be present.)

Course Description
The Barre Attack Freestyle course is taught over a single day. Each Freestyle exercise will be demonstrated, discussed and practiced. Technical points to watch as well as how to teach including cueing will be covered for each exercise. The course also covers Barre Attack class design and structure so that you can easily amend programming dependent on class length and student requirements. A short written and practical exam will complete the day.

Recognition
The Barre Attack Freestyle course is in the process of being approved by Fitness Australia. At the completion of the course and assuming satisfactory completion of the final examination component participants will become certified in Barre Attack Freestyle. Barre Attack Freestyle is NOT a pre-requisite for Barre Attack Foundations. To become a fully certified Barre Attack instructor you must complete the Barre Attack Foundations course and subsequent Barre Attack Examination Workshop.

Course Objectives
At the completion of this course participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to correctly perform all the Barre Attack Freestyle exercises;
• Understand the purpose and benefit of each Barre Attack exercise and section;
• Understand the format and sequencing structure of the Barre Attack Program;
• Teach a Barre Attack class;
• Modify the Barre Attack Class dependent on desired class length and students’ level; and
• Modify Barre Attack exercises upon students’ individual needs and level of fitness.

Pilates ITC Students receive 10% OFF the course cost with code: PITC10.