Kids are not small adults...so why teach them that way?
Learn how to teach kids and adolescents Pilates the right way using m.a.c. Pilates for Kids™
m.a.c. Pilates for Kids™ is a unique, integrated class using Pilates, games and improvisational exercises to build strength, confidence and awareness for kids of all ages. The curriculum and principles learned from m.a.c. Pilates for Kids™ focus on spontaneity and creativity that develop from mind-body exercise. Instructors will gain tools to teach breathing, meditation and mindfulness; exercises that increase core strength; and appropriate modifications for a child’s anatomy and cognitive development. Participants will learn the skills, knowledge and gain confidence in order to train this population whether in group classes at a gym, within a school or in a small studio setting. m.a.c. Pilates for Kids™ helps you design the appropriate program for children ages 7-17 by combining exercise science with spontaneity and fun!
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Develop appropriate modifications of exercises and assess progress for different age groups, based on anatomical growth and cognitive development.
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Identify fun ways to encourage children to exercise safely and efficiently, while promoting postural awareness, core strength and self esteem.
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Design programs for children in various age brackets that aim to educate kids about their bodies, creating more ownership, empowerment and confidence.
Workshops
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COMPREHENSIVE: 8 hours (including 1-hour break) $475
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Learn the fundamental principles involved in mind.art.core Pilates programming for kids and adolescents. Considerations, modifications and exercise programs are taught in full detail. Notes and manual with photos included.
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WORKSHOPS: $125 per 2 hour workshop
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Posture Education and Breathing
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Spinal Concerns
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Injuries and Special Conditions
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Programming for Kids' Classes
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Pilates for Teen Athletes
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Partnering Exercises for Kids and Teens
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Pilates for the child gymnast
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Cueing and Programming for Pilates for kids
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Pilates for Adolescents with Scoliosis
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*International Trainings Available*
"Mind, Art, Core Pilates Studio has done it again. Creator, Melissa McNamara, fuses her exemplary knowledge and intellect of anatomy, physiology and Pilates with her creative, fun and performance skills to create a unique Pilates program designed especially for kids ages 7-17.
Pilates for kids takes safe, functional Pilates exercises and provides programs in the form of games and stories to create a kid friendly approach to exercise.
The use of stories helps younger aged children to execute exercises from the beginning, middle and end of the story in a fun flow. The stories are so fun and engaging you forget you are exercising.
Use of games, team building exercises and partnering help older tweens and teens to learn exercises while building fun, social connections and learning to take ownership of learning and even teaching exercises to the instructor and each other.
I have to say this was an amazing workshop that bought out the kid in me. This may be Pilates for Kids but the way Melissa teaches this brings out the kid in everyone who participates. Pilates for Kids can be a great addition to your studio offerings. I highly recommend it for those looking for unique, fun programs that can reach kids and even families."
Yvonne Taylor (Bennet)
Stott Pilates Comprehensive Equipment Instructor, NASM CPT, AFAA Group Exercise Instructor, MELT Method Hand and Foot Instructor