Classical Chair and Barrel Workshop

Level I Chair
The Level I Chair Workshop is a one-day course that introduces both the high chair and low chair. You will learn how to teach 33 exercises safely and effectively. Through lecture and discussion, you will become familiar with when, why and how to incorporate the exercises into a session for optimal programming. This course is a pre-requisite for the Level II Chair Workshop.

Course Objectives:
1. Learn history of the chairs and equipment features.
2. Learn and experience 33 Introductory through Intermediate exercises.
3. Understand how to teach these exercises safely and effectively.
4. Deepen your understanding of how to progress a student using the chair.
5. Learn how to integrate the chair exercises into a workout.

Pre-requisites:
None.

Support Materials:
Peak Pilates Classical Level-I Chair Manual

Assessment:
None. A Certificate of Attendance is awarded upon completion of the course.

CEC's:
0.8 ACE / 8 Peak Pilates


Level II Chair
The Level II Chair Workshop is a one-day course that builds on the skills and techniques from the Level I Workshop. You will learn how to teach 31 intermediate through advanced exercises on the High Chair and Low Chair/Wunda Chair safely and effectively. Theoretical learning will focus on how to program the Chair exercises into a session and how to progress your students intelligently. This course provides ample practice time, with coaching and feedback from the trainer to ensure your confidence and success. You will earn eight Peak Pilates CEC’s upon completion.

Course Objectives:
1. Review history of chairs and equipment features.
2. Learn 31 Intermediate through Advanced Chair exercises.
3. Understand how to teach and integrate chair exercises safely and effectively.
4. Deepen your understanding of how to progress a student using the chair.
5. Experience group chair class formats and designs.

Pre-requisites:
Level I Chair Workshop

Support Materials:
Peak Pilates Classical Level-II Chair Manual

Assessment:
None. A Certificate of Attendance is awarded upon completion of the course.

CEC's:
0.8 ACE / 8 Peak Pilates


Level I Barrel
The Level I Barrel Workshop is a one-day course that introduces the Semi-circle Barrel, Spine Corrector and High Ladder Barrel. You will learn hot to teach 32 exercises safely and effectively. Through lecture and discussion, you will become familiar with when, why and how to incorporate the exercises into a session for optimal programming. This course is a pre-requisite for the Level II Barrel plus Accessories Workshop.

Course Objectives:
1. To learn 32 Introductory through Intermediate exercises on the Small Barrel, Spine Corrector and High Ladder Barrel.
2. To understand how to teach the exercises safely and effectively.
3. To understand when, why and how to incorporate the exercises into a session for optimal programming.
4. To learn the general history of the Barrels and equipment features.

Pre-requisites:
None.

Support Materials:
Peak Pilates Classical Level-I Barrel Manual

Assessment:
None. A Certificate of Attendance is awarded upon completion of the course.

CEC's:
0.7 ACE / 8 Peak Pilates


Level II Barrel plus Accessories
The Level II Barrel plus Accessories Workshop is a one-day course that focuses on more advanced barrel exercises and the less understood accessories. This course builds on the skills and techniques learned in the Level I Workshop. You will learn exercises using the Spine Corrector and High Ladder Barrel as well as Foot Corrector, Ped-o-Pul, Jump board, Sandbags, Advanced Arm Weight Series and Towel Exercises and how to teach them safely and effectively. Theoretical learning will focus on how to program these exercises into a session and how to progress your students intelligently. This course provides ample practice time, with coaching and feedback from the trainer to ensure your confidence and success.

Course Objectives:
1. Learn 30 new exercises using the Spine Corrector and High Ladder Barrel, Ped-O-Pul, Arm Weight Series, Jumpboard, Foot Corrector, Towel exercises, and Sandbags
2. Understand how to teach the exercises safely and effectively.
3. Understand when, why and how to incorporate the exercises into a session for optimal programming.
4. Learn the general history and features of the equipment.

Pre-requisites:
Level I Barrel Workshop

Support Materials:
Peak Pilates Classical Level-II Barrel & Accessories Manual

Assessment:
None. A Certificate of Attendance is awarded upon completion of the course.

CEC's:
0.8 ACE / 8 Peak Pilates