Pilates Method : an Integrative Approach to Teaching.

This is the first book on the market written for the specific needs of Pilates instructors. It contains everything a new teacher needs to know in order to pass the national qualification and is an ideal reference for experienced instructors. Fully supported with detailed photography and illustration...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lawrence, Debbie
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2014.
Series:Fitness Professionals Ser.
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; About this book; PART ONE Introduction to the Pilates Method; 1 History, philosophy and principles of the Pilates method; 2 Physical fitness and the Pilates method; 3 Total fitness and the Pilates method; PART TWO Anatomy Applied to the Pilates Method; 4 The spine; 5 The pelvic girdle and pelvic floor; 6 The shoulder girdle and shoulder joint; 7 Posture and posture types; 8 Breathing; 9 Mind and emotions; PART THREE Session Survival and Design; 10 Session structure; 11 Planning and Teaching.
  • 12 Exercise analysis and review of the original 34 exercisesGlossary; References and recommended reading; Useful websites; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W.