Balanced Body Advanced Movement Principles
Featuring recorded and live courses, Advanced Movement Principles will upskill your ability to see, understand and improve movement patterns. Programme graduates will be recognised as Balanced Body Advanced Movement Practitioners.
To deepen your understanding of the body in motion in functional and pathological situations
To develop critical reasoning skills to work with healthy and injured clients safely and effectively
To expand your ability to create lasting change for every client
To expand your skills in working compassionately and effectively with clients of all abilities
To progress in your career by gaining recognition as a highly skilled Pilates teacher
Advanced Movement Principles upskilled my teaching with a deeper understanding of the body and how to apply movement. I learned to work effectively with common dysfunctions. This course gives teachers the skills to meet their clients’ needs with confidence!
Melissa Kakavas, Owner, Remedy Movement
CONSISTS OF 10 COURSES
The Fundamentals video course provides essential background for working with clients with injuries. The first video introduces Advanced Movement Principles and how to take a detailed client history. The second video introduces key insights from fascia science into our understanding of movement, and the third video updates our understanding of pain through the lens of modern pain science.
Learn how to bring lasting improvement and life-changing benefits to clients with low back pain in this comprehensive course. Including 18 hours of in-person instruction and 8 hours of video material, this course provides a practical framework to assess, understand and improve posture, functional skills and athletic performance for any client with low back pain. You will leave with a structured plan for assessing clients with low back issues and a clear understanding of exercise progressions to improve functional outcomes.
The lower body is the centre of strength, endurance and functional movement. When misalignments or injuries in the hip, knee, ankle or foot are present, ease, economy and efficiency are compromised. This course includes 18 hours of in-person instruction and 10 hours of video material. You will leave with a structured plan for assessing lower-body alignment, myofascial balance and functional abilities, and a clear understanding of exercise progressions to improve performance and minimise injuries.
Take a fresh look at the upper body and deepen your ability to understand and train the thoracic and cervical spine, shoulder and upper limb to maximise efficiency and minimise injuries. This complex area is best understood by examining the whole system, which is covered in 18 hours of in-person training and 8 hours of video material. You will gain invaluable insights for assessing and correcting misalignments and myofascial imbalances in the upper body.
This is the fifth and final segment of the programme and includes expert-led content on working with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Ehlers–Danlos (hypermobility) syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and a general introduction to autoimmune diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system. This module includes many examples of conditions requiring a high degree of customisation and sensitivity to each client’s specific needs.
COMPARE PROGRAMS
PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDATIONS
Three years of Pilates teaching experience and completion of the Balanced Body Movement Principles course
Three years of Pilates teaching experience and completion of the Balanced Body Movement Principles course
Three years of Pilates teaching experience and completion of the Balanced Body Movement Principles course
Three years of Pilates teaching experience and completion of the Balanced Body Movement Principles course
Three years of Pilates teaching experience and completion of the Balanced Body Movement Principles course
VIDEO ON DEMAND COURSES
IN-PERSON COURSES
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION
Completion of all video and in-person courses and three case studies
Completion of all video and in-person courses and three case studies
Completion of all video and in-person courses and three case studies
Completion of all video and in-person courses and three case studies
Completion of all video and in-person courses and three case studies
PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDATIONS
Three years of Pilates teaching experience and completion of the Balanced Body Movement Principles course
VIDEO ON DEMAND COURSES
IN-PERSON COURSES
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION
Completion of all video and in-person courses and three case studies
PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDATIONS
Three years of Pilates teaching experience and completion of the Balanced Body Movement Principles course
VIDEO ON DEMAND COURSES
IN-PERSON COURSES
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION
Completion of all video and in-person courses and three case studies
PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDATIONS
Three years of Pilates teaching experience and completion of the Balanced Body Movement Principles course
VIDEO ON DEMAND COURSES
IN-PERSON COURSES
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION
Completion of all video and in-person courses and three case studies
PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDATIONS
Three years of Pilates teaching experience and completion of the Balanced Body Movement Principles course
VIDEO ON DEMAND COURSES
IN-PERSON COURSES
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION
Completion of all video and in-person courses and three case studies
PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDATIONS
Three years of Pilates teaching experience and completion of the Balanced Body Movement Principles course
VIDEO ON DEMAND COURSES
IN-PERSON COURSES
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION
Completion of all video and in-person courses and three case studies
Yes. Both video and live courses offer CECs from the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). If you need credit for another organisation, we can provide the information required to petition for credit.
Yes. This course is open to any teacher who has completed a comprehensive Pilates teacher training programme and has been teaching for three years. To get the most out of the course, we recommend that students who did not train through Balanced Body Education complete the Balanced Body Movement Principles course.
Yes, you are welcome to take the video courses at any time. If you decide to join a live class later, you will receive credit for the video coursework.
The videos include essential information on anatomy, movement principles and common pathologies related to each area. They make the material delivered in the live course more meaningful. Even if you have a strong background in these areas, the video coursework is highly recommended as a comprehensive resource.
Live courses are offered by Balanced Body Authorised Training Centres around the world. Use the Education Finder under Advanced Movement Principles to find courses in your area. If you would like to offer the programme at your facility, contact the Balanced Body Education office and they can assist in arranging an on-site training.
This programme was designed to achieve two goals:
Both goals will enhance your teaching opportunities and help you stand out from your peers when applying for positions at studios, health clubs and wellness facilities.
This course is designed to be completed over 18 months to two years. The process involves watching a video, attending a live class, and then working with the material for several months before progressing to the next course.
To gain recognition as a Balanced Body Advanced Movement Practitioner, you must complete all video and live coursework and submit three case studies to your Educator. The case studies document your experience working with a client over time and provide insight into progressing a client towards greater health and wellbeing.
Each live course is accompanied by monthly online mentoring sessions where you can ask questions and receive guidance.
