INTENSIVE REFORMER COURSE
7 DAY INTENSIVE REFORMER TEACHER TRAINING
Introducing VIVA’s Intensive Reformer Certification!
VIVA’s intensive reformer teacher training course is a dual certificate program, offering a unique and immersive 7 day format to earn two globally recognised certificates in both Reformer Level One & Advanced Reformer.
You’ll be equipped with the skills to confidently design engaging Reformer classes and deliver world-class workouts for participants of all ages, levels and abilities.
Enrolments are now open for our first intake from November 21 – 27. Hosted at EMF Performance & Recovery Centre, Yarrabilba.
Whether you’re inspired to become an instructor or simply want to expand your Pilates knowledge, this course is open to all.
Earn two globally recognised certificates
INTENSIVE REFORMER COURSE SUMMARY
Located on the doorstep of Mt Tamborine, Yarrabilba is perfectly positioned between Brisbane’s CBD and the Gold Coast.
Duration: 60 Hours (7 days face-to-face)
Post-Course: 15 hours of self mastery and 15 hours of observation
Examination: Written Exam, Practical Assessment & Video Submission
Certification: 15 CECs, 20 CEUs
WhY ENROL IN THE DUAL COURSE PROGRAM?
It’s the ultimate path to becoming a certified Reformer instructor! You’ll participate in comprehensive, hands-on training designed to help you teach with confidence and creativity.
You’ll be taken on an in-depth dive into exercise analysis of 90 Reformer essential exercises & 90 evolved Pilates exercises that progress from beginner, intermediate and advanced as you move through the course.
We place a strong emphasis on class programming, mastering the art of class flow, layering, and effective communication.
This course prepares you to confidently instruct in boutique studios, large gyms, and everywhere in between, worldwide!
Intensive Course Details
- How to apply Pilates principles of core stability, breathing and alignment to all exercises
- A complete breakdown of each exercise
- Exercise goals, muscular initiation and movement sequencing
- Modifications to increase or decrease exercise intensity
- Modifications for specific body types and postural issues
- How to recognize optimal and less than optimal movement patterns
- A variety of programming options to keep clients motivated
- Effective communication, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- 60 Essential & 90 Advanced Reformer Exercises with muscular initiation & movement sequencing
- Creative class programming: the art of cueing, layers and progressions
- Application of Small Apparatus with the Reformer
- Managing muscular imbalances of common posture types of clients
- Managing common injuries in a group class setting
Contact Hours: 60 Hours (7 Days Face-to-Face)
Many of our graduates have chosen to become a Pilates Instructor to enhance their passion for fitness, embark on a new career or supplement their current income. We strongly recommend that before commencing your VIVA course that participate in a minimum of 10 Pilates classes prior to your course. Knowing Pilates in your own body will not only give you an appreciation of the method, it will also help you teach it to your clients.
The Intensive Reformer Course costs $1897 as a dual program discount (full price $2397). Flexible payment methods are also available.
RESIT FEES: If you need to make up hours due to illness or change of circumstances during the course, it is strongly advised that make-up hours are done as soon as possible after they are missed. This allows students to cover the missed material prior to returning to the course. Please note that this is done in private review at the student’s expense at a cost of $75 per hour. Students have six months to make up any hours missed. If they exceed this timeline, the course is forfeited and the entire course must be retaken in order to examine and certify.
VIVA Education gives all students a 7 day cooling off period, from receipt of their submitted enrolment form. If the applicant decides to take advantage of the cooling off period any course fees paid will be refunded minus a $150 withdrawal fee. After the cooling off period no refunds are allowed on course fees paid unless exceptional circumstances can be substantiated in which any refund will be considered by management on a case-by-case basis.
Exceptional circumstances include debilitating illness, bereavement or tragedy with family. VIVA advises all students to select their course carefully, as we cannot accept responsibility for changes in student’s personal circumstances or work commitments, which may occur before or after the commencement of the course.
COURSE DATE CHANGES:
- Changes to course dates are only available 6 weeks prior to a course start date. A flat-rate reschedule fee of $300 applies to all Matwork and Reformer courses.
- There will be no reimbursements or schedule changes able to be made to courses within 6 weeks of the course start date. Full fees will apply.
- If you enrol within 6 weeks of the course start please ensure you select your course dates carefully as full fees will apply.
In the event of exceptional circumstances, a refund will be considered by management on a case by case basis. Exceptional circumstances include debilitating illness, bereavement or tragedy with family. VIVA advises all students to select their course carefully, as we cannot accept responsibility for changes in student’s personal circumstances or work commitments, which may occur after the commencement of the course.
On-Course Theory Exam: The written exam consists of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank or matching type questions, and muscle identification questions. It will take you approximately 2-3 hours to complete the exam. Your results for your theory exam will be emailed to you within 10 days of completing your course.
Practical Exam: You will be required to demonstrate an exercise to your course group at the end of day 3. Post Course video submission of 30 Minute Class required. Once your observation and practical logs are complete please email a copy to info@vivapilatesstudios.com.au. Your Pilates Certificate will be issued within a 2 week period.
Upon successful completion of the course, students are considered certified instructors from their exam date. The Intensive Course is two global certificates and are 15 CEC Points and 20 CEU Points.
Students must be at least 18 years of age to participate in a VIVA Pilates course.
Upon completion of you will be certified to teach in private, boutique, group fitness and corporate settings. Our aim is to provide all of our trainees with the resources to become highly skilled, successful Pilates instructors before, during and after training with us. We look forward to sharing this journey with you.
WE’RE THE PROVIDERS OF PROGRESSIVE PILATES EDUCATION.
Developing world-class, stand-out graduates in the instruction of the Pilates Method
for life-long success in the ever changing landscape of health and fitness.
HAVING COMPLETED THE INTENSIVE CURRICULUM, GRADUATES ARE COMPETENT IN:
Theory and practice of postural analysis plus the Pilates Method of Exercise – covering the mechanics, breath and essence of 60 essential and 90 advanced reformer exercises
How to challenge clients safely and confidently with mastering the art of layers, progressions and diversified cues
Effective use of the reformer plus small appartus to enhance stability and strength extremity conditioning, flexibility, joint stability, balance and coordination
Managing and improving muscular imbalances due to common posture types of clients
Managing common injuries of clients in a group setting
Verbal cueing, imagery and tactile cueing for performance enhancement and client motivation
Formation and grouping of advanced exercises – creating a seamless, flowing experience for all abilities
Our courses provide a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the Pilates repertoire.
This course will assist you to effectively use a Reformer for group dynamics – modifying effortlessly whilst simultaneously advancing clients who require a challenge.
Intensive Course Pricing
FLEXIBLE PLAN
- 50% deposit due on enrolment
- Fortnightly Direct Debit for 2 Months
- Course fee total of $1897
UPFRONT PAYMENT
- Add both Yarrabilba courses to checkout to receive dual certificate pricing
- 50% deposit due on enrolment
- Balance paid within 30 days