
Description
Teach with Confidence. Support with Knowledge. Empower with Movement.
Pregnancy is a time of incredible transformation, and movement should feel safe, supportive, and empowering. SPRING. Movement's Prenatal Pilates Course arms you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to guide expecting clients through movement with strength, stability, and ease.
This comprehensive on-demand training takes the fear out of working with prenatal clients by providing clear, practical, and science-backed education on the changes of pregnancy, movement adaptations, and effective Pilates techniques. Whether you're a movement professional looking to expand your expertise or an expecting individual eager to move with confidence, this course will equip you with the tools to navigate pregnancy with knowledge, purpose, and care.
What You’ll Learn:
✔ The Power of Movement in Pregnancy – Discover how Pilates supports strength, endurance, and overall well-being throughout all trimesters.
✔ Pregnancy Anatomy & Physiology – Understand the evolving prenatal body, core adaptations, and the role of hormones.
✔ Dispelling Myths & Misconceptions – Get clarity on what’s truly safe and beneficial in prenatal movement.
✔ Common Pregnancy-Related Conditions – Learn to manage and support clients experiencing diastasis recti, pelvic girdle pain, low back discomfort, and more.
✔ Safety & Watch Points – Know when to modify, when to progress, and when to refer to medical care.
✔ Structuring Effective Sessions – Confidently build well-rounded, engaging classes that meet the unique needs of prenatal clients.
✔ Instructor Etiquette & Inclusive Teaching – Create a welcoming and affirming space for clients from all walks of life.
✔ Real-World Application – Case studies, knowledge checks, and self-study hours to help you translate theory into practice.
With expert-led instruction and a supportive, no-fear approach, this course will elevate your teaching, expand your expertise, and empower you to work with prenatal clients in a way that is both safe and transformative.
Objectives
Students who complete this course successfully will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the physical, hormonal, and postural changes that occur throughout pregnancy and how these changes impact movement.
- Identify the benefits of exercise and Pilates for prenatal individuals and understand how to safely support their fitness goals.
- Recognize and manage common pregnancy-related conditions, such as diastasis recti, pelvic girdle pain, low back discomfort, and sciatic nerve pain, through tailored movement strategies.
- Understand the role of intra-abdominal pressure and how to apply this knowledge to prenatal exercise programming.
- Identify contraindications, precautions, and key watch points for safe and effective prenatal Pilates sessions.
- Develop and structure thoughtful prenatal Pilates sessions that align with the goals and needs of prenatal clients.
- Apply best practices for instructor etiquette when working with prenatal individuals to create a supportive and empowering environment.
- Analyze real-world case studies and apply practical strategies for addressing diverse prenatal client presentations.
- Reinforce learning through knowledge checks, ensuring mastery of key concepts and application skills.
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