February 15 - 16, 2020
2 Days Course for Certified Pilates Instructors |
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SYDNEY, NSW |
Instructors
Martina Jezkova, MPT
Chris Lavelle
Course Payment and Organization
Guest Lecturer: Chris Lavelle
vitalmovement.com.au/dns-exercise-pilates-instructors-2chrislavelle07@gmail.com
(+61) 412652409
Course objectives:
- Review of developmental kinesiology and DNS principles, in the context of optimal adult posture and Pilates technique and instruction.
- Define and analyse global movement patterns in DNS and Pilates systems
- Detailed analysis of muscle co-activation in differentiated movement patterns (contralateral and ipsilateral) as they occur in DNS and Pilates exercises
- Demonstrate and practice DNS exercises in higher developmental positions – oblique sit, tripod, differentiated bear, differentiated squat, lunge, step up, and appropriate modifications.
- Detailed analysis and practice of ipsilateral and contralateral patterns in all movement planes in the Pilates exercise system.
- Understand the importance and practice of training body awareness in developmental positions and Pilates exercises.
- Clearly define dynamic stabilisation and joint centration goals within Pilates exercises and transitions
- Practice and instruct joint centration throughout the entire kinetic chain and complete range of motion, in DNS and Pilates exercises
- Analyse and practice how the base of support changes on the floor (mat) and apparatus and throughout an exercise/movement
- Discuss the importance of incorporating sagittal stabilisation and adequate proportions of ipsilateral and contralateral patterns into Pilates exercise programs.