Courses on the Petit Pilates© method for Pros

Details of the modules

MODULE 1 – Tools and training (8 hours)

At the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the basic principles of the Petit Pilates© method and its specific positionings, and be able to teach them

• Know how to do and sequence the Petit Pilates© Game postures, and master the rules of the game

• Be able to recognise positioning or performance errors of the participants, and correct them

• Learn Pilates tools that can be used in other types of physical activity or rehabilitation by qualified professionals

MODULE 2 - Methodology and facilitation (8 hours)

At the end of this training, you will:

• Know how to assess your audience: understand the needs and wishes of children/families, respect the school rhythm, evaluate changes during the year, encourage the participation of children in the evaluation

• Manage groups for a specific activity: create groups based on age, diversity and inclusion

• Explain the principles and methodology: information for parents/school, course logistics

• Be able to design and offer high quality, individual and group Petit Pilates© sessions, at school, online or in a studio, with the Petit Pilates© Game, challenges and small equipment

• Understand the biomechanics of movements and their various options, so that you can adapt them to the level and goals of a young audience in a school or extracurricular setting: lead a course program based on the level of learning, with a specific theme around the game, in the studio or online; and create steadily advancing courses using the method and the game

MODULE 3 - Prevention and advancement (8 hours)

At the end of this training, you will:

• Master the communication tools: the Petit Pilates© lexicon, podcasts, pictograms, gestures, support of objects, body cues, etc.

• Be able to build a learning progression by adapting to your audience

• Engage in an approach of prevention and openness towards specific audiences

• Know and master the performance of postures to build “adaptive” sessions through play

Methods

Remote: 100% online training

Face-to-face: training in the presence of the trainees at the place provided for by the training

Teaching methods

Documents given to the trainee:  

• 1 copy of the Petit Pilates© Game and its challenges

• 3 training manuals

• Audio/video/tutorial reference materials

Alternating theory and practical aspects
Analysis of practices
Course follow-ups
Workshops

Initial assessment

Course follow-up, scenarios, routes, preparation of session sheets
This course alone does not allow you to be issued a Professional card in France, nor does it exempt you from holding one of the diplomas or certificates needed to meet course prerequisites.

Training validation

At the end of the course, trainees will receive a certificate of completion   
Persons taking training courses may follow this module.

Qualitative evaluation of the training

At the end of the course, the trainees will receive a satisfaction form, in order to measure their overall appreciation of the course organisation and support, the teaching skills of the trainers, and the methods, resources and supports used.

These courses are intended for

• Certified teachers of Pilates, yoga or related disciplines

• Anyone with a diploma allowing teaching for pay (CQP, BP, DE…)

• Sport instruction or education

• Health workers

Persons taking training courses may follow this module.

Accessibility

Accessibility contact : marion@petitpilates.com

Pre-requisites

You must provide evidence of an initial level of certified training (see “These courses are intended for”, above) or of practical or coaching experience (diploma required).

Venue

Online courses will be organised by the Petit Pilates trainer via Zoom from the studio in Annecy (74).

For in-person training, the trainer will inform you of the address for your session.

Prices

Includes 1 copy of the Petit Pilates© Game and its challenges + the training manual (free shipping in France, additional shipping charges apply for overseas territories, Corsica and abroad).
For a customised training course, please contact us: marion@petitpilates.com

Financing

• Self-financing

• Skills development plan

• Possibility of (total or partial) funding for self-employed persons

Trainer(s)

Trainers specialised in the field
Marion Commarmond and Florence Giraudon
marion@petitpilates.com

Additional information

Equipment or material required: writing materials for taking notes, clothing and space suitable for physical activity, internet connection, camera and microphone, Zoom software