| National Qualification in Pilates and Special | | | | Graduates of the National Qualification in |
| Populations? | | | | Frequency Specific Microcurrent can offer this |
| Entry requirements | | | | effective, science based treatment model to their |
| A recognised, current and valid primary pilates | | | | patients. |
| qualification. | | | | Additional Information |
| What can I do with this qualification ? | | | | Graduates of the National Qualification in |
| Offer safe and effective Pilates Mat instruction to | | | | Frequency Specific Microcurrent will need to |
| pragnant clients and older adults. | | | | purchase a microcurrent machine in order to be |
| Successful completion allows graduates to obtain | | | | able to offer this treatment to their patients. |
| professional indemnity insurance cover to faciliate | | | | Machines cost in the region of 5,000 (subject |
| the delivery of this type of exercise. | | | | to currency fluctuations as machines are imported |
| Programme Overview | | | | from the United States. |
| The National Qualification in Pilates Matwork and | | | | Overview |
| the National Qualification in Pilates and Special | | | | The National Qualification in Frequency Specific |
| Populations have come about as a result of 22 | | | | Microcurrent is an advanced certification |
| years of teaching Pilates and extensive work with | | | | qualification, delivered by the College of |
| the fitness industry. | | | | Complimentary Medical Education (CCME) and |
| This course has been designed to meet the | | | | offers graduates the opportunity to treat patients |
| fantastic demand for the Pilates method and we | | | | with micro electrical charges which reduce pain |
| now have a great opportunity to educate in more | | | | and improve health. |
| complete body awareness. | | | | This programme consists of one two day tutorial |
| The science and concept of Pilates is a rapidly | | | | session and one three day tutorial session with |
| expanding field with new career opportunities and | | | | both a practical and written examination on |
| exciting career pathways for Health Fitness | | | | completion of the second three day tutorial. The |
| instructors and Personal Trainers. | | | | course includes lecture time and hands on practice |
| The aim of this course is to provide Pilates | | | | time. The lecture includes the research data and |
| Matwork instructors with skills to enable them to | | | | conceptual framework within which the observed |
| modify the fundamental movements for the | | | | and documented FSM effects can be explained. |
| pregnant client and the older adult. | | | | The concepts are from physics, biophysics and |
| Entry Requirements | | | | thermodynamics but are structured in lay terms. |
| Completion of National Qualification in Pilates | | | | The frequencies and treatment protocols for |
| Matwork Level One | | | | myofascial pain, disc, facet and nerve pain are |
| Synoptic Syllabus | | | | taught on the first day. The protocols and |
| The National Qualification in Pilates and Special | | | | frequencies for concussion, nervous system and |
| Populations covers all relevant areas including: | | | | visceral conditions and emotional issues are taught |
| # Pregnanacy: Benefits of pre-natal exercise | | | | on the second and third day with examination |
| # Physiological changes associated with pregnancy | | | | taking place on the fourth day. |
| # Common medical conditions associated with | | | | The course includes diagnostic procedures for |
| pregnancy | | | | inner ear concussion, discogenic and facet |
| # Modification of the fundamental movements | | | | generated and neuropathic pain. The 6 hours of |
| and exercise programming | | | | practical sessions include setting up and operating |
| # Older adult: Benefits of Pilates for the older | | | | and caring for the machine and the gloves and |
| adult | | | | how to use the protocols to treat various body |
| # Understanding the ageing process | | | | parts. The treatment method and application is |
| # Psychological & social factors which | | | | different than any other way of treating muscular |
| influence the older adults ability to exercise | | | | pain for example because the hands are placed in |
| # Common medical conditions associated with | | | | such a way as to allow current to flow through |
| ageing | | | | the tissue being treated and pressure is used only |
| # Guidelines for exercise prescription | | | | to move the tissue while the frequency is |
| # Modification of the fundamental movements | | | | breaking up the scar tissue. |
| and exercise programming | | | | Early enrolment is recommended and tuition fees |
| National Qualification in Frequency Specific | | | | should be included with enrolment form. |
| Microcurrent | | | | |