Sports Performance Arts (SPA) (formerly Dance, Movement, and Sports Medicine Internship Program...)

SPA Internship Program is offered for junior high and high school students considering a career in sports medicine, athletic training, occupational therapy, dance, and physical therapy. It is program for current dancers, athletes, physical therapists, sports medicine specialists, athletic trainers, or those with a background or interest in movement training methods is also available.

The course is offered over a series of scheduled weekends, and participants may choose three weekends during which to complete the program. Topics will vary per weekend and may include lectures, demonstrations, and practical training in the following areas:

• the science of movement and exercise
• efficient use of the body
• injury prevention
• injury rehab-and optimal treatment for recovery
• anatomy
• practical clinic observation and evaluation
• increased sports performance
• role of the breath in movement
• proper diet and nutrition (understanding carbs, protein, sugars, fats)
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Pilates Teacher Training Program

The BTS Pilates Teacher Training Program is a comprehensive teacher training and certification program lead by qualified instructors including Master Teachers from Ohio and Out of State in addition to BTS staff. Participants learn the exercises and techniques designed by Joseph H. Pilates, as well as the proper ways to execute and teach the exercises correctly and safely.

The program curriculum includes training in the principles of human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, Kin-ExerciseTM, and body mechanics as they apply to Pilates exercise. Trainees will learn to safely adapt Pilates exercises to the needs of individual clients while maintaining the integrity of the system. BTS-certified Pilates instructors offer clients proper and safe instruction in Pilates exercises.

All requirements must be met before students are considered for certification and undergo examinations. The Pilates Teacher Training School at Body Technic Systems®, Inc. is registered with the Pilates Method Alliance as a Comprehensive Training Organization. [More details on Pilates]

GYROTONIC® Teacher Training Program

The professional training program at Body Technic Systems®, Inc. is directed by Gary R Shudel and Sunday Homitz in collaboration with Gyrotonic Headquarters. BTS has been a pretrainer site for Gyrotonic machines since 1999. We teach the authentic GYROTONIC® curriculum as designed by Juliu Horvath, originator of the system.

Courses are taught by Certified and Master Trainers, with certification from the International Gyrotonic Headquarters in New York and Miami. Instruction emphasizes language, tactile cues, and other tools for effective training for fitness, therapy and wellness. [More details on GYROTONIC®]


GYROKINESIS® Teacher Training Program

GYROKINESIS® is the innovative mat work series of the GYROTONIC®. It incorporates many key principles from yoga, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, swimming and aerobics. The method systematically and gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating circular and spiral strengthening exercises. The body's internal organs are stimulated as the entire body is worked through the seven natural elements of spinal movement in all planes of motion as well as other joint articulations. [More details on GYROKINESIS®]


CPR Certification

Offered by Gene Shimandle of RESQUSA - a two-year validity. Open to all! Please register in advance, usually scheduled for weekends, by calling 440-919-2427.

Please read our Policies for more details on our programs and fees.