Bone Health & Exercise for Osteoporosis Instructor Trainer Course
Description
This is an Instructor Trainer Course for current STOTT PILATES Academy Instructor Trainers. Certified Instructors, Qualified Instructors, and students who purchase this course will be removed and refunded.
A Bone Health IT qualification is achieved through this dedicated 12-hour Professional Development Instructor Trainer Course.
This enhanced format fully integrates the student-course experience into the IT training, meaning you will complete both components together within this structured program. There is no need to take the Bone Health PD course separately as a student. All required evaluation and instructional standards remain fully in place.
Throughout the course, you will engage with the complete curriculum from both the participant and educator perspective. You will receive access to all required course materials and resources, supporting your development not only as a content expert, but as an Instructor Trainer prepared to confidently and consistently deliver and evaluate the Bone Health & Exercise for Osteoporosis course within the STOTT PILATES® education framework.
Available Course Credits
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Merrithew® | 1.20 |
Course Content
| Welcome | Module | ||
| Pre-Course Preparation: Teaching Assets | Module | ||
| Pre-Course Preparation: Assessment Videos | Module | ||
| Pre-Course Preparation: Exercise Videos | Module | ||
| Questions for your Instructor Trainer | Module | ||
| Assessments | Module | ||
| Recordings | Module | ||
| Roll Call | Module | ||
| Next Steps | Module |
This course is open to STOTT PILATES Matwork & Reformer Instructor Trainers with the interest of teaching Bone Health & Exercise for Osteoporosis.
Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable:
All fees for courses are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Student Cancellations:
If a student cancels their enrollment in a course, no refunds or credits will be issued.
Schedule Changes:
Course enrollments cannot be transferred to another student, course, or workshop.
Provider Cancellations:
Merrithew® reserves the right to cancel or modify courses up to three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled date. In such cases, students will be notified, and any paid fees may be applied to a future course or refunded in full.
For assistance regarding your enrollment, please email academy@merrithew.com.
Instruction for this course is provided in English.
Course Overview
Osteoporosis is often referred to as the “silent disease,” yet its impact on mobility, independence, and overall quality of life can be significant. This specialized Professional Development course equips movement professionals with evidence-based exercise strategies to support optimal bone health and fracture prevention.
As an Instructor Trainer candidate, you will engage with the content from both the student and educator perspective. Grounded in current research on bone physiology, biomechanics, and exercise science, the course bridges theory and practice through:
- Functional assessment strategies
- Case-based programming
- Movement analysis and modification
- Risk-informed exercise design
- Application of the STOTT PILATES® Principles within bone-safe programming
Emphasis is placed not only on content mastery, but on instructional clarity, course flow, evaluation standards, and effective facilitation of complex clinical concepts.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, Instructor Trainers will be able to:
- Explain the physiology of bone remodeling and structural adaptation
- Identify and discuss key risk factors for osteoporosis and fracture
- Interpret common diagnostic tools related to bone density assessment
- Assess movement and functional capacity in clients with osteoporosis
- Implement evidence-based strategies to promote bone strength and mobility
- Design individualized programs based on risk profile and progression principles
- Apply fall prevention strategies within programming and education
- Deliver and evaluate the Bone Health PD course in alignment with STOTT PILATES® standards
Course Duration
This IT course is 12 hours, including lectures, exercise demonstrations, and the assessments.