ADVANCED REFORMER COURSE
REFORMER COURSES
Take your teaching to the next level!
VIVA’s Reformer Level 2 /3 course will invigorate your teaching style, elevate your classes with creative class programming and have you seamlessly incorporate advanced reformer exercises to challenge clients with confidence.
This fun-filled course is the secret sauce to scoring 5-star reviews, it’s the gateway to enhancing your pilates skills and a deep dive into all aspects of instructing
REFORMER ADVANCED COURSE SUMMARY
- Brisbane, Toowoomba & Sunshine Coast
Duration: 24 Hours (3 Days Face to Face)
Prerequisite: Completion of a Reformer Level 1 Course. Please note it is not necessary for you to be at an advanced level with your own Pilates practice to attend.
Examination: Written Exam & Practical Assessment at Course
- Certification: 15 CEC Points, Nationally Certified
Who should attend Reformer Level 2 / 3?
Pilates instructors and other allied health professionals providing reformer sessions wanting to work with clients using more advanced exercises for group fitness dynamics, small group or one-on-one.
This course will introduce an extensive repertoire of 90+ advanced Reformer exercises. You’ll learn about using the Reformer for correcting muscular imbalances and common injuries in clients. You’ll develop your skills to plan and execute class structure, flow and multiplanar movement. It’ll assist you to effectively use the Reformer and incorporate small apparatus for group dynamics to modify effortlessly whilst simultaneously advancing clients who require a challenge.
Advanced Course Details
- 90 Advanced Reformer Exercises with muscular initiation & movement sequencing
- Creative class programming: the art of cueing, layers and progressions
- Multiplanar movement for the modern lifestyle and spinal health
- Application of Small Apparatus with the Reformer
- Diversify cues and develop skills to motivate, inspire and lead with confidence
- Managing muscular imbalances of common posture types of clients
- Managing common injuries in a group class setting
Contact Hours: 24 Hours (3 Days Face-to-Face)
The Advanced Reformer Course costs $1097. 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.
Practical Assessment: You will be required to demonstrate a flow of advanced exercises to your course group at the end of day 3. 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 Reformer Advanced Course Level 2/3 is nationally certified and is 15 CEC Points.
Students must be at least 18 years of age to participate in a VIVA Pilates course and have completed a Reformer Level 1 Course at VIVA or another provider.
Upon completion of Reformer Level 2 / 3 students are qualified to instruct an advanced repertoire of exercises whilst confidently managing the dynamics of group fitness classes and safely incorporate small apparatus. All skills apply to small group and one-on-one.
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 LEVEL 2 / 3 CURRICULUM, GRADUATES ARE COMPETENT IN:
The Pilates Method of Exercise – covering the mechanics, breath and essence of 90 advanced reformer exercises
How to challenge clients safely and confidently with mastering the art of layers, progressions and diversified cues
Effective use of small apparatus to enhance stability and strength extremity conditioning, flexibility, joint stability, balance and coordination with the reformer
Managing and improving muscular imbalances due to common posture types of clients
Managing common injuries of clients in a group setting
Further developed communication and observational skills
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.
Advanced Course Pricing
FLEXIBLE PLAN
- 50% deposit due on enrolment
- Fortnightly Direct Debit for 2 Months
- Course fee total of $1097
UPFRONT PAYMENT
- 50% deposit due on enrolment
- Balance paid within 30 days
- Course spots strictly limited