INTENSIVE MAT- PLUS™  Level 1 (IMP)

INTENSIVE MAT- PLUS™  Level 1 (IMP)

To educate yourself to a STOTT PILATES®- instructor gives you a solid ground in functional anatomy, training theory and the knowledge to instruct people for specific goals and needs. The program gives you a broad foundation of Matwork exercises, and also varied exercises with the smaller gear.

You will learn to build effective and motivating training sessions for groups as well as private clients. You will also get the expertise you need to meet clients with special requests or needs.

Beyond the general targets, the course gives you the following knowledge:
  • The STOTT PILATES® five basic principles.
  • ​​Training programs for groups and individuals.
  • ​Essential and Intermediate training.
  • ​Variations with Arc Barrel, Fitness Circle and Flex bands.
  • ​Efficient communication and observational skills.
  • ​Verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation.
  • ​Theory and practice in postural analysis.
  • ​Understanding of different body types. 
  • ​63 exercises with variations for different body types and needs.
  • ​How to increase intensity in training by using small equipment.
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Previous knowledge:
Basic knowledge in anatomy and training.
Pilates training.
Experience as an instructor.

Certification requires:
40 hours instruction by teacher, over 8 educational days (IMP).
Minimum 10 hours observation.
Minimum 30 hours practicing on your own.
Minimum 15 hours practice as teacher.
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Read more about Intensive Mat Plus™ - Level 1 (IMP) on Merrithews website!
Upcoming courses 2022
Date & time (8 days)
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Price: 16 500 SEK (VAT 25% included)
Certification not included
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Installment
Payment by installment over 6 months is possible. A 10% interest will be charged. 


For those with difficulties to go through IMP all at once, we offer to take the course in two modules, IMP 1 and IMP 2. Content and targets are the same as for the main course. Module 2 follows module 1 and to be certified you have to do both modules within six months.
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These part courses are 25 hours for module 1 and 15 hours for module 2 – spread out over two weekends.
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