Pilates Essentials for Physiotherapists Level 2:

Athletic Performance

Presented by John Contreras

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Rethink Pilates.

Pilates Essentials For Physiotherapists Level 2: Athletic Performance, consisting of online modules + an in person practical workshop, is a comprehensive workshop that equips Physiotherapists, health professionals and Pilates Instructors with the knowledge and skill to seamlessly progress their patient’s Pilates programs by integrating strength training and athletic development principles.


During this workshop, you will gain invaluable insights into the role Pilates training can play in developing your patient or client’s athletic development and performance within the Pilates studio. Delivered by John Contreras (APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Pilates Educator) you will learn how to design and coach an athletic performance focussed Pilates training program that will facilitate your patient’s athleticism, develop their sports specific conditioning, improve their movement skill and progress their strength and power.

With an emphasis on using Pilates to promote Athletic Performance, this workshop will guide you through several online modules discussing the use of Pilates for strength and power training, neuromuscular and agility training. In addition, common lower and upper limb sporting injury presentations, relevant rehabilitation and return to sport requirements are examined within the context of Pilates management. This workshop includes modifications to common Pilates exercises as well as the novel use of Pilates equipment.

You will also complete an in person, practical workshop that covers the coaching and adaptation of a range Pilates exercises aimed at facilitating return to sport and athletic development as well as exploring the programming of Pilates exercises for various athletic clinical presentations.

Pilates Essentials For Physiotherapists Level 2: Athletic Performance is suitable for health professionals and Pilates Instructors currently teaching Pilates to a population looking to improve their strength, fitness and athleticism and looking to expand their athletic Pilates repertoire. All health and fitness professionals, students and new graduates with some prior Pilates experience are welcome. Those with no prior Pilates experience may attend, however be aware the practical content assumes attendees have some Pilates knowledge.

Presenter: John Contreras (APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, S&C Coach. Pilates Coach & Educator). More info

Course Format

This workshop consists of:

  • Online modules to be viewed prior to the in person workshop

  • In Person, Practical Workshop - see schedule for date/venue

  • Online Follow Up Q&A session following the Practical Workshop

  • PDF workbook and access to online resources

  • 3 months unlimited access to online content

3 Steps To Completing Pilates Essentials For Physiotherapists Level 2: Athletic Performance

Step One: complete Online Modules at your own pace.

  • Module 1: A Physio’s Guide to Sports Pilates

  • Module 2: A Sports Physio Approach to Pilates

  • Module 3: Coaching Pilates to Athletes

  • Module 4: Pilates Exercise Prescription

  • Module 5: Sports Pilates Program Design

  • please note that modules are subject to change

Step Two: join the In Person Practical Workshop

  • see schedule for dates and venues

  • Workshop 1: Triple Extension Pilates Exercises

  • Workshop 2: Jumping Pilates Exercises

  • Workshop 3: Hamstring Pilates Exercises

  • Workshop 4: Groin Pilates Exercises

  • Workshop 5: Shoulder Pilates Exercises

  • Workshop 6: Change of Direction Pilates Exercises

  • Workshop 7: Torso Pilates Exercises

  • Workshop 8: Athletic Mobility Exercises

  • Workshop 9: High Performance Pilates Case Study: ACL Rehab

  • Self Guided Practical Workshop - consolidate your learning

  • please note that workshops are subject to change

Step Three: view the Online Follow Up Q&A Session

  • Online Follow Up Q&A Session released following the practical workshop.

  • View John answer questions submitted from course participants.

  • Submit your question regarding any of the content vie email.

  • John will answer your questions and provide additional information/resources.

  • Contact John via email/video call if you have any specific questions.

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Course Presenter

John Contreras

B.Physio (Hons) B.Sc M.ExSci (S&C) M.Sports Physio

John is an APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapists who graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2001. He completed a Master of Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning) in 2011 from Edith Cowan University and a Master of Sports Physiotherapy from Latrobe University in 2016.