Certificate Course for Pilates on Mat Teachers

Certificate Course for Pilates on Mat Teachers

₹30,000/- + 18% GST

1) The enrolling Pilates Student must hold prior certification / qualification as below –

1. internationally accredited agencies like International Sports Sciences Association, American College of Sports Medicine, American Council of Exercise or
2. EREPS / REPS Level 3 / 4 equivalent or other equivalent education agency or
3. a recognized fitness education institute in India or
4. graduate Degree in Physical Education or
5. graduate degree in Physiotherapy
6. The student for the admission to CCIPT module/s must have at least completed his/her Higher Secondary Education (HSC – i. e., 10+2).

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

a) Online WEBINARS (face-to-face) supported with PPTs with training videos.

b) GUIDED home study / practice on basis of module-wise exercise videos.
c) Home ASSIGNMENTS
d) IN-PERSON (face-to-face) practical training
e) Post-Enrolment and Post-Certification Mentoring

MODULE – 1A
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF HUMAN BODY in particular relation to PILATES
UNIT I: PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY

1. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Energy System
2. Skeletal System and Muscular System
3. Respiratory System
4. Cardiovascular System

UNIT II: PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY

1. Muscular System
2. Respiratory System
3. Cardiovascular System
4. Energy System

UNIT III: EXERCISE RELATED PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES

1. Muscular System
2. Respiratory System
3. Cardiovascular System
4. Energy System

MODULE – 1B
PRINCIPLES OF KINESIOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS in particular context of Pilates

UNIT I: APPLIED AND STRUCTURAL KINESIOLOGY

1. Meaning, scope and importance of kinesiology in Health Fitness
2. Aim, objectives and need of kinesiology
3. Role of Kinesiological in Exercise and Sports
4. Kinesiological and movement analysis

UNIT II: PRICIPLES OF BIOMECHANICS

1. Balance and Stability
2. Applied Weights and Resistances
3. Motion (Newton’s laws) and Levers: Classification
4. Application of Biomechanical Principles to Pilates

MODULE – 2
FITNESS ASSESSMENT & PERIODIZATION
UNIT I: PLATES FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS

1. Senior Citizens
2. Youth aged 6 to 15
3. Patients suffering from –
4. Coronary Heart Diseases
5. Arthritis and Joint Conditions
6. Obesity
7. Spinal and Back Conditions

UNIT II: PLATES FOR SPORTS

1. Field Hockey & Football
2. Basketball & Volleyball
3. Cricket
4. Racquet Sports – Tennis, Badminton, etc.,

UNIT II: HEALTH APPRAISAL AND FITNESS TESTING

1. Health Screening
2. Informed Consent
3. Risk Stratification
4. Documentation and Legal Issue

MODULE 3:
PHILOSOPHY OF PILATES

1. History of Joseph Pilates
2. Principles Of Pilates
3. Theory of Pilates
4. Definitions and Mechanics of Pilates

MODULE 4
Practical Training and Teaching Practice

Level 1
SECTION I: Introduction to Pilates

1. History of Pilates
2. Kinesiology principles
3. Benefits of Pilates

SECTION II: Body Orientations in a Pilates Class

1. Standing
2. Lunge
3. Kneeling
4. Quadruped
5. Plank
6. Seated
7. Side Lying
8. Prone
9. Supine

[The below lists are indicative only.]

SECTION III: Warm Up

1. Hip Release
2. Alternating Leg Raise
3. Hip Rolls
4. Supine Spinal Rotation
5. Scapula Isolation
6. Scapula Elevation & Depression
7. Arms Scissors
8. Cat Stretch
9. Pregnant Cat
10. Roll Down

SECTION IV:

Mat Foundation Repertoire

1. Exercises in Supine Position
2. Ab Curl
3. 100
4. Single Leg Stretch
5. Single Leg Circle
6. Roll Up
7. Criss Cross
8. Shoulder Bridge (Preparation)
9. Roll Over (Preparation)
10. Teaser (Preparation)
11. Exercises in Seated Position
12. Half Roll Back
13. Half Roll Back with a Twist
14. Spine Twist
15. Rolling Like a Ball
16. Spine Stretch Forward
17. Saw
18. Exercises in Prone Position
19. Heel Squeeze Prone
20. Single Leg Kick (Preparation)
21. Breaststroke
22. Swan Dive (Preparation)
23. Swimming (Preparation)
24. Prone Extension with Rotation
25. Bow
26. Exercises in Side Lying
27. Side Kick
28. Top Leg Lift
29. Top Leg Circles
30. Staggered Leg Lift
31. Both Leg Lifts
32. Body and Leg Lifts
33. Side Bend (Preparation)
34. Exercises in Kneeling
35. Hinge
36. Camel
37. Exercises in Quadruped position
38. Core Control
39. Leg Pull Front (Preparation)
40. Exercises in Standing Position
41. Rear Kick
42. Side Lifts
43. Push Up (Preparation)
44. Exercises in Lunge Position
45. Lunge with Arms Extension
46. Lunge with Heel Raises
47. Lunge with Rotations
48. Lunge with Rear Leg Raises

Advanced Level
SECTION V: Introduction to Contrology

1. Getting Stronger and Better
2. Readdressing the Posture
3. Lift, Scoop, Grow Tall

SECTION VI:
Pre-Pilates Principles – exercises include variations

1. Breathing
2. Imprint Release
3. Hip Release
4. Alternating Leg Raises
5. Supine Spinal Rotation
6. Hip Rolls
7. Hip Rotations
8. Ankle Exercise
9. Pregnant Cat
10. Cat Stretch
11. Scapula Isolation
12. Elevation & Depression of Scapula
13. Arm Scissors
14. Arm Circles
15. Chin Tucks
16. Mermaid
17. Mermaid with a Twist
18. Mermaid with Hip Lift
19. Roll Down the Wall
20. Standing Hip Flexion and Extension
21. Running
22. Standing Posture Check

SECTION VII:
Advanced Pilates on Mat – exercises include variations

1. Hundred
2. Roll Up
3. Single Leg Circle
4. Spine Twist
5. Rolling Like a Ball
6. Single Leg Stretch
7. Criss-Cross
8. Double Leg Stretch
9. Slow Double Leg Stretch
10. Scissors
11. Double Leg Lower Lift
12. Shoulder Bridge
13. Rollovers
14. Heel Squeeze Prone
15. Single Leg Kick
16. Double Leg Kicks
17. Breaststroke
18. Shell Stretch
19. Swan Dive Preps
20. Swan Dive Rock & Catch
21. Swan Dive
22. Spine Stretch Forward
23. Open Leg Rocker Open Leg Rocker by Saima Khan
24. Corkscrew
25. Neck Pull
26. Jacknife
27. Can-Can
28. Windmill
29. Leg Circles
30. Saw
31. Side Kick
32. Side Leg Lift Series 1
33. Side Leg Lift Series 2
34. Adductor Lift
35. Scissors in the Air
36. Bicycle in the Air
37. Side Plank
38. Star
39. Teaser Series
40. Beats to Front
41. Swimming
42. Beats to Back
43. Cat Stretch
44. Pull Front
45. Leg Pull
46. Hip Twist
47. Sidewinder
48. Side Body Twist
49. Coordination
50. Backstroke
51. Control Balance
52. Side Kick Kneeling
53. The Seal
54. Side Bends
55. Twist
56. Rocking
57. Crab
58. Boomerang
59. Push Ups
60. Push Ups with Arabesque

We share with our students the following resources:

1) Textbooks –

• Pilates on Mat
  
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Kinesiology & Biomechanics
• Theory & Practice of Fitness
• Principles of Diet and Nutrition
• Exercise & Fitness Psychology
• Pilates on Mat – 145 Pilates on Mat Exercise videos

All online classes via Zoom are uploaded on YouTube. The relevant links are shared with the students.

TOTAL duration of Pilates on Mat –

1. Guided Learning Hours: 130
2. Self-study/assessment: 220
3. Total Qualification Time: 350

Internship
In addition to the above, the student undergoes 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

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:

1. Guided Home Study: 120 hours
2. Face – to – Face: 230 hours

TOTAL duration of Pilates on Mat: 350

The Learning covers the following sections as per EREPS Level 4 standards:
Section 1: Psycho-social aspects of participation in Pilates sessions
Section 2: History, Principles and Practice of Pilates
Section 3: Functional Anatomy & Physiology
Section 4: Client Intake, Screening and Assessment
Section 5: Practical Training – Matwork
Section 6: Principles of Diet & Nutrition
Section 7: Programming, Delivery and the Client Relationship

Distribution of Learning Hours
-Face to Face – Online + Offline)
— Anatomy & Physiology: 20
— Kinesiology & Biomechanics: 20
— Principles of Diet & Nutrition: 25
— Fitness Assessment & Periodization: 25
— Pilates – History & Philosophy: 10
— Exercise & Fitness Psychology / Psychosocial Aspects of Pilates: 10
— Pilates on Mat: 100
— Teaching Practice: 20
– Guided Home Study: 120
TOTAL: 350 hours

[Actual number of hours will vary between 250 and 350 depending on the number of students and number of languages used simultaneously to deliver Knowledge.]

– Theory
— Multiple Questions – 100. (Maximum marks: 100)
— Essay Questions – 2 out 4. (Maximum marks: 100)
– Practical Teaching Assessment: (Maximum 300)
– Home Assignments:
— Practice videos – 5 (Maximum marks: 100)
— Case Study – 1 out 2 (Maximum marks: 100)
TOTAL MAXIMUM Marks          700

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 the examinations.

The successful student will be awarded the following certificates:
– GAYO FITNESS ACADEMY certificate jointly issued with BPCA College of Physical Education – Univ of Mumbai
– GAYO FITNESS ACADEMY Primary Nutrition Consultant
– GAYO FITNESS ACADEMY First Aid & CPR + AED

Optional @ additional fee:
— Skills India NSQF Level 4 / RPL exam and certificate
— EREPS Level 4 certificate (will be awarded to student who obtains more than 70% in the examinations)

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. GFARC reserves the right to accept, suspend, cancel or terminate the enrolment of the student on the ground/s of violation of the above Terms and Conditions, academic non-performance including absence from classes and training, poor performance in the examinations, misbehaviour and / or disturbance in and during the training program or any matter relating payment of fees, etc.
     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.