Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes...
Using Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction the Pilates Muscle Activation training was conceived and developed through the use of a Training Needs Analysis, FPI Diagram, Hierarchal Task Analysis, and IDD Blueprint. The original concept was a three-tier approach to the training, as seen in the original HTA. Time would allow for one component of the training to be created so the focus shifted to Phase One, the exercise to muscle connections and activation.
The learners, or trainees, for this interactive training are Pilates instructors in training nearing the culmination of their program. The training is meant to reinforce lessons learned throughout their process, require recall of exercise to muscle connections, and use SMEs as a resource to fill in gaps.
The videos include the pitch to move forward with the training, the demo video embedded within the training, and a complete overview of the training.