Pilates Mat & Equipment Certification* International August 15-25 Seoul,Korea March 16-April 3 Tokyo, Japan October 1-20, Osaka, Japan Las Vegas 2008 May 19- June 6 Las Vegas 2009 January 5- January 24 May 11- May 30 Spisak Dance Academy - North Phoenix February 7-10, 14-17, 28 and 29 March 1, 2 and 6-9 April 17-20, 24-27 May 1-4 & 8-11 Call Brianne @ 928-257-8199 or Dolly at 702-303-4326 *Please contact us for specific time schedules. Click here to reserve your space for Instructor Certification for $250.00. Our Instructor Certification is approved by the Nevada and Arizona State Boards of Physical Therapists for 1.5 units of continuing education and is offered in Las Vegas several times per year, as well as in various International locations. The program is recognized through the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the International fitness industry. Private certification courses can be held at your own facility for your staff members. All training is completed through a series of weekend courses or weeklong intensive. Our instructors travel to your fitness center and train your staff in mat work, or we can train your staff in Studio work using your own equipment. Coursework includes: MAT CERTIFICATION: an introduction to the basic theory and technique of Pilates exercise and introduces the Alexander and Feldenkrais techniques. The history of Pilates' theory and technique are studied through mat work. Learn the fundamental mat work based on Joseph Pilates original series plus an evolution of Pilates mat work utilizing various props, such as the small ball, FitBall, Theraband, and magic circle. This course can be taken on it's own as our Pilates Mat Work certification or as and addition to the Studio Course which incorporates both mat and equipment based Pilates exercises. BODY BALANCING I: an introduction to the basic theory and technique of Pilates exercise and introduces the Alexander and Feldenkrais techniques. The history of Pilates' theory and technique are studied including mat work with the Theraband and primary series on the Reformer, Trapeze Table and Chair. BODY BALANCING II: an intermediate level of theory and technique as it applies to mat work including small ball and FitBall. Additional emphasis is placed on the use of the Pilates equipment for special populations. BODY BALANCING III: an advanced level of theory and technique that is applicable to all mind-body movement forms. This section is targeted specifically to exercises on the Pilates equipment. ANATOMY & KINESIOLOGY: studies the muscular and skeletal structure of the human body as they relate to and are involved with movement. Emphasis is placed on the thorough understanding of major muscle groups and joint actions and their capacity of movement. Special attention is given to the causes and prevention of injuries. PREVENTION & CARE OF INJURY: introduces the basic concepts of sport injury prevention, immediate care of injuries, the accelerated rehabilitation of injuries and how to safely return the individual to the rigors of activity. FLEX & TONE: presents the Pilates method with the pedestrian client in mind. Emphasis is placed on developing an exercise program that can be applied to the general public. Focus is placed on improving client posture and flexibility, instruction of precise breathing sequencing and targets overall conditioning of the non-dancers body. REFORMER GROUP CERTIFICATION: this course is strictly for reformer group class work. Using the reformer in a group environment is fun, dynamic, and a comprehensive group workout. Group reformer work has been successful in gyms & in studio environments. This class has sparked a new passion for Pilates by making it more accessible to the general public. ALL CERTIFICATION COURSES: Practical, written and oral exams in each of theses courses are required with a passing grade for instructor certification. Internships with Pilates' studios between sessions are also required. TURN KEY PILATES STUDIO: For a gym owner or fitness director interested in incorporating Pilates and mind-body fitness in their pre-existing space our instructors/consultants can assist you. For entrepreneurs on the path to opening their own private Pilates studio, our staff will consult and direct you through the entire process…from ordering the best equipment for the allowed area as-well-as training the staff required to run the facility. We will assist you in getting your program started, structure your Pilates program and in no time you'll have a profitable Pilates Studio. MASTER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS: Our Master Educator's are sought out around the world to present their dynamic and innovative intensive. Choose from a wide variety of workshops and master classes or specify what you would like to be presented and the best Master Educator for the job will host a weekend at your facility. Stay on the cutting edge of the industry, and one step ahead of the competition. We have certified Pilates Instructors and assisted in Studio consultations in many locations around the world, including Spain, Germany, Australia, Japan, Turkey, Mexico and South Korea as well as numerous locations throughout the United States. To receive more information or to sign up for our certification program, please email us at pilates@dkbodybalancing.com. GYROTONIC®, GYROKENISIS® and TRANSFORMER™ are trademarks of GYROTONIC Sales Corporation and are used with their permission. © Copyright 2008 DK Body Balancing. All rights reserved. Web Design by