REASONS TO TRAIN WITH EMMA
Director of Pilates Union UK and your tutor, Emma Newham, is the creator of the internationally accredited BarreConcept Method. Her brand was lauched in 2011 and it became the first barre instructor training course in Europe. It is now the UK’s leading barre workout method. She launched the floor barre instructor training course a few years later. BarreConcept is Europe’s leading training provider for barre instructors.
Emma brings a wealth of personal knowledge and industry experience to this comprehensive online course. This course will equip you with the practical skills required to teach group barre sessions with confidence. Further education courses are available for the small equipment and props that you would typically use in a barre class, so you can continue your fitness journey with Emma, if you wish to continue learning
Emma is an international presenter for MindBody fitness and has delivered face to face and online training to students all over the globe. She is a qualified Assessor as well as an Internal Quality Assurer (Internal Verifier), so she assesses the Assessors doing their assessing. Her attention to detail is unparalleled. Therefore, you can be assured of the highest quality training standard and education.
BarreConcept Training is one of the most comprehensive barre instructor courses available on the market today with global accreditaiton in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. This increasingly popular exercise regime incorporates the precision of Pilates with the positions, moves, grace and technique of ballet. Add to this the alignment of yoga and the strength from sports conditioning and you will have all of the aspects of a typical Barre workout.
The combined elements of the different methods fuse to form a challenging and exciting workout, which stretches and sculpts the muscles, whilst burning fat. Balance, strength, stamina, power, flexibility and motor control all improve. This workout produces dramatic results that sculpt and redefine the entire body, without even being a dancer
The Pilates Union UK online comprehensive BarreConcept Teacher Training Course covers over 100 exercises. Spread over 25 units, this course covers basic through to intermediate and advanced exercises, including functional fitness based moves, ballet movements and Pilates-based movements.
You will learn a variety of exercises at the barre, conditioning exercises on the mat and cool down stretches on the floor. Containing over 100 videos, there are more than 12 hours of viewing time alone.
This practical course will give you a detailed, structured approach to the learning and teaching of the BarreConcept method and how to progress clients from the basic fundamental exercises right through to the more advanced movements and learning how to sequence them into a choreographed, flowing routine, that challenges your clients.
For a more detailed overview of the units, please see the FAQ’s at the footer of this page.
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Over the last decade, Emma has won various local and national industry awards for her exercise studio and fitness services. Industry experts recognise Emma's experience.
Emma's company, Pilates Union UK, has been offering globally accredited online instructor training courses in the UK, USA, Australia and Canada for over a decade.
Check out our reviews online. Our client testimonials speak for themselves. We have hundreds of satisfied customers who highly recommend our training courses.
The content of this training has been professionally recognised and endorsed by the awarding body, Active IQ – a CIMSPA Endorsed Awarding Organisation. In addition, this particular online yoga teacher training course has gained international approval for continuing education credits and has been awarded CPD points from the following organisations:
10 CPD Points
This has been professionally recognised and endorsed by the awarding body, Active IQ
Formerly Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) - 12 CEC’s
4 FIS, PTS, PFS CEC’s
12 CEC Points
14 CEC Points
There are 25 units and you are allowed 150 days access to complete the course. You have instant access upon purchase and you are ready to start immediately. Just log in and go to unit one. On each screen, you will find the video of the exercise and how to teach the movement. This includes alignment, breathing, correct technique, common errors and how to correct them, modifications, progressions, contraindications and tactile cueing.
On each screen, you will find the video of the exercise and how to teach the technique. Underneath each video, you will find detailed text and explanation of the exercise being taught. You will work at your own pace and when you have time, just login and go to the appropriate unit and work your way through the material.
For more detailed informaiton, please see the FAQ’s at the footer of this page.
In order to achieve a pass in this course, 2 assessments must be successfully submitted –
Assessment One – BarreConcept Theory Quiz (80% pass)
Assessment Two – Practical one hour exam. You must submit a video of you teaching a healthy adult. You must teach from your choreographed week 5 lesson plan routine that you will learn on the course.
Ideally, you can use an iPad to film your exam video. Place the iPad on a surface where you and your client are in full view for the entire video. Upon completions of your video, you can upload this onto any internet application that allows you to send large files.
Got a query? No problem. Students can get in touch at any time. Contact us instantly via text, telephone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, Messenger, email, Skype or social media.
To ensure quality of service and consistency, you will deal directly with Emma throughout your training journey. There are no other parties or channels to go through.
Just because your course finishes, it doesn't mean your journey ends. Emma provides guidance with setting up, advice on gaining employment and support on a range of topics
Learn anytime, any place, anywhere. Emma’s courses are compatible across a range of devices. Flexible learning means that you can work according to your schedule. Upon purchase, you have immediate access to the online content, so you can begin learning straight away. Each time you login, the system will return to the unit and step you last completed. You can repeat units and steps as many times as you like.
Units may be completed in any order you choose or you can follow the suggested schedule. Go at your own pace and work your way through the units in your time. Each course has a specific duration, after which time your course will expire and you will no longer have access to the online content, so your learning must be completed before your course expires. Course extensions are available for a small charge, so you can re-gain access to the material.
The comprehensive course material consists of over 12 hours of video material, split into the following units –
Unit One – Introduction -1 video
Unit Two – Exercises at the Barre -31 videos
Unit Three – Learn to teach the choreographed Barre routine -1 video
Unit Four – Barre section quiz
Unit Five – Working with music and cueing skills -1 video
Unit Six – Warm Up component – 2 videos
Unit Seven – Learn to teach the choreographed Warm Up routine -1 video
Unit Eight – Warm Up section quiz
Unit Nine – On the Floor – Leg and butt exercises -19 videos
Unit Ten – On the Floor – Upper body exercises -10 videos
Unit Eleven – On the Floor – Back strengthening exercises -4 videos
Unit Twelve – On the Floor – Abdominal exercises -25 videos
Unit Thirteen – Learn to teach the choreographed floor routine -1 video
Unit Fourteen – Floor section quiz
Unit Fifteen – Cool down stretches
Unit Sixteen – Learn to teach the choreographed stretch routine -1 video
Unit Seventeen – Fitness Principles
Unit Eighteen – Health and Safety
Unit Nineteen – Teaching Skills
Unit Twenty – Special Populations
Unit Twenty One – Class Planning
Unit Twenty Two – Exam lesson plan practical routine -1 video
Unit Twenty Three – Final assessments -1 video
Unit Twenty Four – Setting up classes and marketing -1 video
Unit Twenty Five – Membership, education and support -1 video
There are 102 videos on this course. If you watched one video per day, it would take 102 days. It is really dependent upon individual instructors and the time they have available to devote to learning. All learning must be completed before the 180 days is up.
Total number of videos = 102
Total Video Playing Time = 662 (11.03 hours)
Total Quiz Time = 80 minutes
Total Reading Time = 975 minutes
Total minutes = 1717 (28.6 hours)
Course Aims
For learners to develop a comprehensive understanding and awareness of the ballet barre and the exercises that can be performed on it. To be able to apply this knowledge in developing a personal programme for a range of clients of differing needs and abilities
Course Outcomes
Learners will be able to instruct basic to intermediate exercises at the ballet barre to a variety of clients of different ages and capabilities. Learners will be able to identify exercises which may need to be modified for a particular client group and they will be able to adapt or progress an exercise where necessary. Learners will be able to devise choreographed lesson plans to relatively healthy clients.
The course costs £245 GBP. A copy of the information contained in the Pilates Union BarreConcept manual is viewable online. Should you wish to have a hard copy of the manual, this costs £21.99 and is available online. The other cost is for the practical assessment.
A fee of £45 is payable when submitting your practical exam video. This covers your assessors time to watch your video and give you feedback. This also covers the cost of your certificate.
There is also an optional cost of £120 for your lifetime membership, which gives you a business listing on the international BarreConcept website, so that the media, public and employers know that you are the local accredited instructor for your area. In addition, you will receive the BarreConcept trademark, logos and marketing pack. Most importantly, you will receive online ongoing education to support your classes. You will have access to new choreographed routines to encourage client retention.
Prerequisites
Any of the following qualifications are suitable:
Pilates Teacher
Yoga Teacher
Exercise to Music
Personal Trainer
Qualified Dance Teacher
Group Exercise Instructor
If you do not possess any of the above qualifications, then please email us, as we will consider all relevant experience as a prerequisite for taking this training
Below you can read some reviews from our wonderful clients and find out how we have helped them on their own fitness journey.
“Before taking the BarreConcept course, Emma was already very helpful and fast in replying to my e-mails. The course was very special and her passion for teaching the couse and her wide knowledge of pilates, yoga and mindfullness was something that added an extra to the course. She is a great teacher trainer. Emma was also very helpful after the course and she wants you to succeed. ”
“I have enrolled Emma's mat pilates and reformer pilates online course. I know her from her famous barre concept you tube but I did not know much about her method of Pilates teaching. When I started to the course, I am plesantly surprised with the quality of the video taught. Each exercise is through and very detailed and impressive. I have been already teaching pilates for a few years and participate in various pilates classes or workshops. I have never encounter this degree of teaching and it was eye opening. I wish I could keep her videos for life as a pilates bible!! Her course are also extremely reasonable price and high quality. I highly recommend her course.”
“Where do I begin to praise Emma Newham. I have just completed her first rate Pilates Mat Online Course. Emma delivers this course with such in depth instruction. I watched the videos over and over again and learnt something new every time. Her knowledge and experience is second to none and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course.”
“Emma Newham is someone who truly enjoys and has a passion for sharing her Pilates knowledge. She has professionality, enthusiasm and care for your well being and also for your preparation as teacher. She is my BarreConcept teacher and she is so friendly and helpful even if long distance take us apart as I'm from Rome, Italy. When I have a doubt she promptly answer to my question. She is my best teacher.”
“Emma has helped me in so many ways. I've completed her detailed online courses and feel competent to teach the techniques and exercises straight away after the brilliant videos and instructions. Having had a few issues myself over my own business, and loosing some confidence, I contacted Emma who spent time out of her crazy schedule emailing me giving me support and advice which helped so much. She has given me a new lease of life teaching Pilates and made me believe in myself again. ”
“I have known Emma for over a decade. Emma is a brilliant, articulate, passionate teacher who really cares about the people she teaches. Her dedication, knowledge and ability is second to none. The course I did with Emma was fun, exciting and full of new ways to teach which benefitted me greatly.”