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Movement Principles

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The foundation of our education program, Movement Principles shows how to recognize, improve and teach fundamental movement.

This course is designed for both new and experienced instructors to refine their understanding of the body in motion. It provides the foundational knowledge necessary for you to understand fundamental movement and become a truly transformative instructor. Movement Principles is a program requirement for our Pilates Instructor Training and Integrated Movement Specialist certificate.

COURSE DETAIL

Movement Principles

Introduction to movement education

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16 Hours

The Movement Principles provides a solid foundation for training in all training environments and with any equipment. You will come away with a complete toolbox for effectively training clients to recover from injuries, improve their general fitness and enhance their performance.

Prerequisites
None

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Movement Principles Includes:

  • Five sections: Whole Body Movement, Trunk Integration, Lower Body Training, Upper Body Training, Mobility and Restoration
  • Overview of anatomy including bones and joints in specific relationship to movement
  • Exercise instruction in foundational exercises applicable in diverse movement and fitness settings
  • Detailed, full color manual and streaming video to enhance your learning “experience”
  • Cueing, coaching, and teaching tips
FROM THE COMMUNITY
This is an excellent course. Movement is what is important - anatomy is important, but how we move is what is needed to be an effective pilates instructor.
FROM THE COMMUNITY
I got a lot out of this course and it ignited excitement in me. I also became aware of some imbalances in my own body because of the excellent instruction.
FROM THE COMMUNITY
This is an excellent course. Movement is what is important - anatomy is important, but how we move is what is needed to be an effective pilates instructor.
FROM THE COMMUNITY
I got a lot out of this course and it ignited excitement in me. I also became aware of some imbalances in my own body because of the excellent instruction.
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FAQs

Learn how to recognize, improve and teach fundamental movement patterns. This signature course is designed to help you see and understand the dynamic body in motion. It will also work to enhance critical reasoning skills as you work to optimize your client’s movement patterns and enhance their movement and fitness goals.

You can take Movement Principles at most of our Authorized Training Centers worldwide. Check the Education Finder for more information on where this course is being taught.

This course can be taken and is offered by our Balanced Body Educators both in live and virtual formats. Check the Education Finder for more information.

Movement Principles is the gateway course and is highly recommended as the starting place for your course work. If it is not possible to start with Movement Principles, please contact your chosen Balanced Body Educator and see if they will permit you to start with either Mat 1 or Reformer 1 (the introductory course that is appropriate for you is dependent on the level of certification you desire. For example, Mat 1 for Mat, Mat and Reformer and Apparatus certification and Reformer 1 for Reformer certification only).

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