Certificate Course for Pilates on Ball Teachers

Certificate Course for Pilates on Ball Teachers

₹22,500+ 18% GST

1) The student must hold a valid certificate as teacher in Pilates on Mat from GAYO Fitness Academy or a similar, equivalent Matwork certification from any internationally recognized academy. The decision to accept the latter certificate is solely at the discretion of GAYO.

2) The enrolling student must hold prior certification / qualification in Fitness & Exercise Sciences from

• internationally accredited agencies like International Sports Sciences Association, American College of Sports Medicine, American Council of Exercise or
• EREPS / REPS Level 3 / 4 equivalent or other equivalent education agency or a recognized fitness education institute in India or
• graduate Degree in Physical Education or graduate degree in Physiotherapy

3) Student must hold valid certification in First Aid & CPR with AED

4) The student must have at least completed his/her Higher Secondary Education (HSC – i. e., 10+2).

Currently, PilBall is offered as a blended course. It comprises:

1. Online WEBINARS (face-to-face) supported with PPTs with training videos. Swapnil: insert PPT file: 08. PPT Hundred – video must be playing
2. GUIDED home study / practice on basis of module-wise exercise videos. Swapnil – please insert video file: 09 Can Can
3. Home ASSIGNMENTS
4. IN-PERSON (face-to-face) practical training
5. Post-Enrolment and Post-Certification Mentoring

SECTION I: Introduction to Pilates on Ball

Kiran Sharma performs Pilates exercise on the ball.

1. The Ball – history, properties, size
2. Pilates Principles on the Ball
3. Introduction to Pilates Muscles
4. Pilates Breathing
5. Pilates Scoop
6. Neutral v/s Imprinted
7. Approach to Pilates on Ball

SECTION II: Warm Ups– exercises include variations

1. Breathing
2. Supine Ball Scapulae Protraction & Retraction
3. Supine Ball Scapula Elevation & Depression
4. Supine Ball Arm Circles
5. Roly-Poly’s
6. Sitting Pelvic Tilts / Circles / Figure 8s
7. Sitting Balance
8. Bent Leg Teaser Balance
9. Sitting Spine Twist
10. Sitting Twist with Leg Lift

SECTION III: Exercises on Ball – exercises include variations

1. Ab Curls
2. Ball Press Downs
3. The Hundred
4. Single Leg Stretch and Press
5. Scissor Stretch
6. Criss-Cross
7. Double Leg Stretch
8. Dead Bug Series
9. Arm Press Crunch
10. Adductor Press
11. Rollover
12. Rollup
13. Spine Stretch Forward
14. Saw Stretch
15. Side Arm Press
16. Mermaid Press Sitting
17. Seated Ab Press
18. Hip Roll Series 1
19. Hip Roll Series 2
20. Teaser Series
21. Rolling Like a Ball
22. Open Leg Rocker
23. Hip Twist
24. Can-Can
25. Half Roll Back
26. Roll Back with a Twist
27. Walk Outs
28. Single Leg Walk Outs
29. Tuck and Roll
30. Tuck and Roll with Twist
31. Pike
32. Roll Outs
33. Bridging on the Ball
34. Crunches on the Ball
35. Crunch with a Twist
36. Knee Raises
37. Push Ups with Feet on Ball
38. Push Ups with Hands on Ball
39. Teaser Balance
40. Kneeling Balance
41. 4 Points Balance
42. Standing Balance
43. Sky Dive Balance
44. Back Extensions
45. Hip Extensions
46. Swan Dive / Grass Hopper
47. Ball Squeeze Prone
48. Side Bends
49. Side Leg Lifts
50. Boomerang
51. Short Spine
52. Ball Lifts
53. Stomach Massage
54. Side Hip Lifts
55. Tootsie Rolls

Saima Khan, national master trainer, on the Ball.

SECTION IV: Stretches

1. Full Frontal Stretch
2. Huggie Stretch
3. Side Stretch
4. Hamstring Stretch
5. Cat Kneeling
6. Arms Backwards
7. Roly Poly’s

We share with our students the following resources:

1. Pilates on Ball textbook
2. Exercise videos – currently under development
3. All online classes, if any, via Zoom are uploaded on YouTube.

Teaching is done as follows –

– Online via Zoom – recordings are uploaded on YouTube and links shared with the students

– Guided Home Study and Assignments – online and

– Offline or physical sessions

Total number of Learning Hours:

• Approximately 12 hours of classroom instruction in practice
• 50 hours of home study

Internship

In addition to the above, the student undergoes Pilates on Ball teaching practice as part of an internship of 200 hours as follows:

– Supervised / Guided 125 hours

– Un-supervised / independent: 75 (feedback is generated by the studio / employer)

In our course, the Pilates Teachers are prohibited from:

➢ Prescribing rehabilitation programs

➢ Providing exercise testing and prescription for at risk populations

➢ Prescribing any kind of medication or supplements

➢ Prescribing nutritional programs

➢ Diagnosing any psychological disorders or mental health conditions

– Theory

— Multiple Questions – 50. (Maximum marks: 50)

— Essay Questions – 1 out of 3. (Maximum marks: 50)

– Practical Teaching Assessment: (Maximum 100)

– Home Assignments:

— Practice videos – 2 (Maximum marks: 50)

— Case Study – 1 out 2 (Maximum marks: 50)

TOTAL MAXIMUM Marks: 300

As percentage (%) of total marks obtained out of maximum 700 marks:

– Below 49.99% – Grade D (FAIL)
– 50 – 54.99% – Grade C
– 55 – 59.99% – Grade B
– 60 – 69.99% – Grade A
– 70 – 100% – Grade O (Outstanding)

Assessment Grades are printed on the certificates.

The student will be eligible for EREPS Level 4 certificate only if he / she scores 70% or more in our Pilates on Mat teacher course examinations. Pilates on Ball per se will not qualify student for EREPS certification.

We are currently in process of seeking accreditation for Pilates on Apparatus which includes Pilates on Ball.

The successful student will be awarded the following certificates:
– GAYO FITNESS ACADEMY certificate jointly issued with BPCA College of Physical Education – Univ of Mumbai

Optional @ additional fee:
— Skills India NSQF Level 4 / RPL exam and certificate

Gāyo Fitness Academy and Research Center Private Limited (GFARC)

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT to CCPMA COURSE/S

• The Certificate Course for Pilates Matwork and Apparatus Teachers (CCPMA) comprises the following courses –
  1. Certificate Course for Pilates on Mat Teachers (PilMat)
  2. Pilates on Ball (PilBall)
  3. Pilates on Reformer (PilRef)
  4. Pilates on Cadillac (PilCad)
  5. Pilates on other Apparatus (PilApp)
     1. Barrels (Ladder Barrel, Small barrel, Spine Corrector)
     2. Wunda Chair

• Magic Circle

1. Ped-a-pull

• Each of the courses from (a) to (e) may be enrolled to and completed as stand-alone programs provided they are individually completed in the sequence as prescribed for each of the courses.

• For the purpose of these Terms & Conditions, the general term “CCPMA COURSE/S” refers to one or several or all of the above Pilates courses I am specifically enrolling to.

• Fees
  1. The CCPMA COURSE/S Fee is the fee I shall pay for the entire course including theory and practical training, eBOOKS, examinations and certification as published on gayofitnessacademy.com and as shared through social and other media from time to time.
  2. The National Skills Qualification (NSQF) LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATION (SPEFL-SC / SKILLS INDIA RPL) as also further certification/s under current and / or European Standards – European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS), Focus Awards (UK) and other international accreditations is / are OPTIONAL Fee/s.
  3. GFARC reserves the right to structure and change the Fee/s and charge the same to the students as deemed fit from time to time.
  4. The Total Composite CCPMA COURSE/S Fee is the total of the CCPMA COURSE/S Fee and the Optional Fee/s payable as published from time to time.
  5. I will pay the CCPMA COURSE/S fee in full and final settlement seven working days before the date of the commencement of the CCPMA COURSE/S course.
  6. I will pay the Optional Fee/s at least 15 days in advance of the commencement of the training program or examination or certification as applicable.
  7. Upon my request and application to GFARC, I may be allowed to pay the CCPMA COURSE/S Fee in equated monthly instalments (EMIs) or according to Module/s that I attend under below-mentioned conditions:
     1. The number of EMIs and / or the Modules will be determined and permitted solely by GFARC and their decision will be final.
     2. I will not be eligible to discounts.

• I will pay fee for each of the CCPMA COURSE/S Modules at a rate which is higher than the Module fee charged pro rata in and as part of the CCPMA COURSE/S Fee,

1. The Fee/s as above is / are liable to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond GFARC’s control.
2. The above fee/s may vary from state to state due to additional programs / workshops and / or translation services provided.
3. I have ascertained and I accept the fee amount/s at the time of this enrolment and I shall pay accordingly.
4. I promise to pay as per the schedule of payments as laid down by GFARC.
5. Delay or default in my payment of fee and / or cancellation of the course enrolment will lead to –
   1. In the event of cancellation of enrolment, before commencement of course, I will be refunded the fee that I have paid subject the deduction of an administrative charge of ₹2,500/-.
   2. In the event of cancellation of the enrolment for any reason whatsoever and / or due to delay or default of the scheduled payment of the fee/s, after the commencement of the CCPMA course/s which I have partially attended and / or I have received the Learning Resources as soft copies via email or hard-copies hand delivered, I will not be eligible for any refund whatsoever irrespective of the reason for the discontinuation save at the discretion of GFARC on compassionate grounds.

• after commencement of the practical training module of CCPMA COURSE/S in which I have attended at least one day of practical training, the fee I have paid will be adjusted against number of course days / workshops attended.

1. I will follow the prescribed procedure/s for the application of course enrolment, discontinuation and refund if any and transfer to the next CCPMA COURSE/S batch and the GFARC’s decision in this regard will be final.
2. The CCPMA COURSE/S fee includes the premium for the accident and medical expenses insurance policy cover for only one year from the date of CCPMA COURSE/S certificate and this policy may be revised, cancelled or withdrawn as per the policy and decision of GFARC.

1. GFARC will levy additional fees as follows.
   1. Re-Exam fee
      1. The additional fee will be payable on this account if the student has not earned more than 50% in each of the Assessment and Examination sections. The student will be informed of his / her performance results through the Performance Letter.
      2. The Re-Exam fee will be payable for each of the Sections in which the student has to be re-examined.
      3. The Re-Exam fee will be Rupees Two Thousand and Five Hundred only (₹2,500/-) per each section of the examination – that is, Home Assignments, Theory exam (online or offline), Case Study and Viva Voce and Practical Teaching Assessment.
      4. In case of failure to obtain 70% or more to qualify for the EREPS Level 4 certificate, the student will pay Re-Exam fee of Rupees Five Thousand only (₹5,000/-) and reappear in the Theory exam, Case Study and Viva Voce and Practical Teaching Assessment.
   2. Issue of Duplicate Certificate
      1. The student may be issued with a DUPLICATE copy of the ORIGINAL certificate if the latter is LOST or DESTROYED provided the student –
         1. Pays the fee of Rupees Five Thousand Only (₹5,000/-) and
         2. Submits an affidavit on legal stamp paper (value of Rupees One Hundred Only) to the effect that since the ORIGINAL certificate is lost student requests for the issuance of a DUPLICATE and student will be responsible for all legal and financial consequences of both the ORIGINAL and DUPLICATE are in simultaneous possession and / or circulation with other persons.
      2. Renewal or “updation” of CCPMA COURSE/S Certificate
         1. In the case of a student holding a Course Certificate with an expiry date and wanting to replace it with a fresh Certificate without an expiry date, the student will pay –
            1. Rupees Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Only (₹2,500) + 18% GST in case the ORIGINAL certificate is still within the expiry date
            2. Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred Only (₹3,500) + 18% GST in case the ORIGINAL Certificate has expired
         2. The Certificate will be thus updated (revised) only after the –
            1. Payment of the above fee
            2. Submission of the ORIGINAL Course Certificate to our Admin Office in Mumbai.
         3. Taxes and course related costs may be additionally payable.
         4. Provided, before enrolment, documentary evidence is submitted to the satisfaction of GFARC and fee is paid in full in one sum, students in following categories may be eligible for discounts:
            1. 5% discount to ISSA / GFARC students and certificate-holders enrolled through GFARC.
            2. 5% discount to international / national level sports persons (in IOC recognized sports disciplines) in any age grouping in last two years before course commencement date.

• 10% discounts to physically challenged persons.

1. Special discounts will be applicable to BPCACPE students / alumni as per discretion of Principal, BPCACPE.
2. Two or more discount categories cannot be clubbed together – only one is available. GFARC reserves the right to decide quantum of discount.

1. Learning Resources

The Course Fee includes the cost of all eBOOKS (soft copies of books in PDF format) and access to exercise videos through Google Drive or GFARC website.

1. If the student wants the textbooks in the form of hard copies, a fee of Rupees Three Thousand Only (₹3,000/-) will be levied.
2. This fee includes courier charges.

• This fee will be paid at any time during the conduct of the Course.

1. The payment will be made as described in Clause 1(n) to (s).

1. The Course fee does not include the price of the hardcopies of the textbooks. The fee includes only the soft copies emailed to me as per the fee payment and course schedule.
2. The free access to the course videos is limited to a period of three months from the date of course certification. The access to the said videos thereafter will attract aa annual subscription fee.
3. Payment Procedure
   1. All fees will be payable to the bank account of GFARC.
   2. The mode of payment will be as per the directions of the GFARC and may be through the mode/s of NEFT or UPI or cheque to GFARC or any other authorized payee.

• GFARC will issue one and final consolidated receipt for the total full and final payment at the end of the course. The end of the course is the date on which the course completion and passing certificate is issued subject to the intervening end of the financial year and accounting requirements.

1. All payments will be made to our GFARC bank account or to the account of any other party / payee as expressly authorized to accept and receive the fees on GFARC’s behalf.
2. Student must verify the authorization of the other party / payee before making payment and GFARC will NOT be responsible for payments by student to any unauthorized payee irrespective of whether the other party / payee is our representative or not.
3. After the payment is made, the student must communicate to our Accounts Office in Mumbai the payment transaction details in the following format:

• Name of student
• Course / Exam name
• Amount of Payment
• Date of Payment
• Bank from which payment made
• Name of person from whose account payment is made
• Payment Transaction reference number
• Screenshot of payment
• Total Payable
• Balance payable if any
• Academics
  1. I strictly meet the pre-enrolment criteria as prescribed in and for the said CCPMA COURSE/S failing which I will be barred from the enrolment.
  2. I agree to abide by the rules relating to education & training, examination / assessment leading to certification for CCPMA COURSE/S.
  3. As per CCPMA COURSE/S requirements, I will attend practical training and teaching assessment and submit video recordings of assignments and undergo evaluations / examinations. I agree to and permit the said video recording/s and / or my personal and academic records to be shared with other academic bodies for only confidential academic purposes and not for commercial or public use or display.
  4. I accept that CCPMA COURSE/S and other certificates will be awarded only upon successful completion of the training, assignments and examinations, minimum attendance and OSCE evaluation, according to academic standards published on www.gayofitnessacademy.com, provided I have paid the fee is paid in full.
  5. I agree to renew, on my own at my own expense, CCPMA COURSE/S / EREPS / other related certifications and First Aid & CPR certificate before date of certificate expiry by attending continuing education workshops / seminars if any and by paying the requisite renewal fee as at the time of renewal. The renewal fees are not included in the Total Composite CCPMA COURSE/S Fee.
• 1. I solemnly affirm that I suffer from no medical condition or illness in body and mind.
  2. In case I suffer from any medical condition, I promise to submit within seven days of this enrolment my medical doctor’s certificate confirming that I am fit to enrol to and participate in your training program/s without which I will not be enrolled to CCPMA COURSE/S.I understand and accept that during the CCPMA COURSE/S training, I may suffer from exercise-related or non-exercise related or other injury / accident. I have enrolled to the training program / course having convinced myself that GFARC and its training faculty and training facility providers have exercised due diligence in ensuring a safe training program. I will not hold them responsible in any manner for the injury to me or damage to my property.
  3. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: I have referred to the above terms & conditions, specific warranties and disclaimers for and on each training program / course and related learning resources. The enrolment to and / or purchase of training programs / courses videos, manual and attending the live training program) and possessing, using and / or allowing the use thereof indicates and confirms my acceptance of and agreement with these Terms and Conditions.
• 1. I undertake to comply with the rules and regulations of BPCACPE / GFARC / EREPS and other accreditation bodies in connection with my CCPMA COURSE/S as also comply with regulations of training centre / facility / premises where I will attend CCPMA COURSE/S training program /course failing which I alone will be responsible for loss of or damage to person / property in the said centre / facility / premises and neither GFARC nor its officers nor teaching faculty will be held liable for the same.
  2. I authorize GFARC to receive / archive / courier / email my CCPMA COURSE/S / GFARC / EREPS / other certificate/s and learning resources, etc on my behalf and this will not be considered as breach of confidentiality.
  3. In case of any issue not covered above, GFARC’s decision will final in the matter.

I have studied and I now accept unconditionally the above Terms and Conditions specific to the CERITIFCATE COURSES FOR PILATES MATWORK AND APPARATUS – CCPMA – COURSE/S – and I accordingly enrol to the said CCPMA COURSE/S.