Course Description
Balance is like health – you don’t appreciate it until it’s gone. The consequences of poor balance are many fold and can lead to falls, hospitalisations and fear.
There is no dispute that balance is something that deteriorates as we age. This deterioration can start as early as our forties. However, we can train the balance systems so as to minimise the risk of falls, along with their potentially serious consequences.
In this course you will learn about the primary systems that make up balance and how they are integrated in our bodies. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of common causes of loss of balance and the strategies you can implement to work with these conditions. The theory is broken down to short videos making it easy for you to digest the information. Even though the components of the balance system are complex, here they are explained using simple props and with the focus on the practical implications for you as a movement teacher. The course also comes with a manual providing additional avenues for learning.
You will be given ideas and exercises that can be incorporated into your regular movement practice, both in the studio and as part of homework or in online classes. The course contains an extensive list of exercises that you can start using with your clients today. All the repertoire is filmed and the videos contain information about the focus and purpose for each exercise as well as cueing tips and other useful information when working with clients in the studio or in online classes.
Who is this course for?
Any movement teachers wanting to expand their knowledge when working with older clients, clients with stroke, Parkinson’s, diabetes, peripheral neuropathies from cancer treatments, and any other conditions affecting the visual, sensory or vestibular systems. The strategies learnt in this course are also great to start incorporating in the healthy client group to support strength and balance as they age.
Continuing Education Credits
Chucking a Wobbly is approved by several associations and will accrue the following credits by the respective association:
| Pilates Alliance Australasia | 6 credits (+2 credits for optional live tutorial) |
The different associations have different criteria for awarding continued education credits, particularly when it comes to online learning, and this is why the credits might differ between them.
What you get
When purchasing the Chucking a Wobbly online course, you will receive 12 month access to all course material. This includes the online video lessons covering theory and exercise strategies. Also included with each online workshop is a digital version of the resource manual in PDF format. This resource manual gives you extra tips and exercise support. Optionally, you can also purchase a printed colour copy of the manual.
For a small taste of this course view the free sample lesson Introduction to Chucking a Wobbly.
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What You Will Need:
In this course, we use a number of different Pilates equipment and small apparatus. It is not necessary to have access to all of these in order to get value out of the course. Many of the exercises and principles can be used with just a mat, a stool and a small ball. Below you can find a list of all the equipment used. If you would like to purchase any of the products that are available through us, you will receive a 10% discount as a course participant in any Body Organics Education course.
Equipment List
Pilates Equipment
- Reformer
- Wunda Chair
- Trapeze Table
- Baby Arc
- Long Box
Small Apparatus
- Makarlu
- Pilates Ball
- Akuball
- Spiky Ball
- Loop Resistance Band or Theraband
- Broomstick
Further Course Support
Once you’ve purchased the course you can also order a printed colour manual to be sent to you at an extra cost if you prefer to have it on paper.
You can also join one of our live online tutorials that are being held throughout the year for an additional fee. Dates and times will be continuously updated and can be found on your course page as you log in after purchase. These tutorials will give you the opportunity to ask any questions and further explore the concepts and repertoire presented in the course. You will also have the option of booking private online lessons with one of our teachers if you have more specific questions, case studies to discuss or are wanting to delve deeper into any of the concepts presented in the course.
Continuing Education Credits
Chucking a Wobbly is approved by several associations and will accrue the following credits by the respective association:
| Pilates Alliance Australasia | 6 credits (+2 credits for optional live tutorial) |
The different associations have different criteria for awarding continued education credits, particularly when it comes to online learning, and this is why the credits might differ between them.
