BarreFloor is a body conditioning workout on the mat, combining ballet movements with the alignment of yoga and the precision of Pilates. Set to the beat of the music, this energetic toning class does not require a ballet barre but does require commitment, stamina and passion. A dynamic, brisk and challenging workout that sculpts the body from head to toe!
Prerequisites
Level 3 Pilates Teacher
Level 3 Yoga Teacher
Level 2 Exercise to Music
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Qualified Dance Teacher
Fitness Enthusiast
Accreditation
BarreFloor has been awarded 6.5 CPD points by CIMSPA
Course Aims
For learners to develop a comprehensive understanding and awareness of the BarreFloor Method and the exercises that can be performed within it. To be able to apply this knowledge in developing a personal programme for a range of clients of differing needs and abilities
Course Outcomes
Learners will be able to instruct basic to intermediate exercises from the BarreFloor Method to a variety of clients of different ages and capabilities. Learners will be able to identify exercises which may need to be modified for a particular client group and they will be able to adapt or progress an exercise where necessary. Learners will be able to devise choreographed lesson plans to relatively healthy clients.
Course Structure
There are 20 units and you are allowed 120 days access to complete the course. You have instant access upon purchase and you are ready to start immediately. Just log in and go to unit one. On each screen, you will find the video of the exercise and how to teach the movement. This includes alignment, breathing, correct technique, common errors and how to correct them, modifications, progressions, contraindications and tactile cueing. Underneath each video, you will find the appropriate page from the Pilates Union BarreConcept Manual with detailed text and explanation. This has been put online for you, including JPEG images of the movements.
You will work at your own pace and when you have time, just login and go to the appropriate unit and work your way through the material.
The comprehensive course material consists of over 12 hours of video material, split into the following units –
Unit One: Introduction
Unit Two: Warm Up Component
Unit Three: Working with music and cueing skills
Unit Four: Warm Up – Seated Mobility Exercises
Unit Five: Seated Mobility Exercises – Choreographed Routine
Unit Six: Warm Up – Pulse Raiser – Upright Kneeling
Unit Seven: Pulse Raiser – Choreographed Routine
Unit Eight: Four Point Kneeling Exercises
Unit Nine: Prone Exercises
Unit Ten: Side Lying Exercises
Unit Eleven: Supine and Abdominal Exercises
Unit Twelve: Main Phase Choreographed Routine
Unit Thirteen: Cool Down Stretch Exercises
Unit Fourteen: Cool Down Stretch Choreographed Routine
Unit Fifteen: Standing Exercises
Unit Sixteen: Full One Hour Class Routine
Unit Seventeen: Teaching Skills
Unit Eighteen: Health and Safety
Unit Nineteen: Fitness Principles
Unit Twenty: Special Populations
Course Duration
There are 102 videos on this course. If you watched one video per day, it would take 102 days. It is really dependent upon individual instructors and the time they have available to devote to learning. All learning must be completed before the 120 days is up. There is no way to extend learning for a student as the software on the website has not been designed to offer any course extensions.
Assessments
In order to achieve a pass in this course, a theory assessment must be successfully achieved
Assessment One – BarreFloor Online Theory Quiz (80% pass). Ten Multiple Choice Questions
Costs
The course costs £145 GBP. A copy of the information contained in the Pilates Union BarreFloor manual is viewable online. Should you wish to have a hard copy of the manual, this costs £21.99 and is available online.