Full Certification Program Information

What you will learn from the Full Teacher Training Certification Program:

1) Every Pilates Mat and Equipment exercise Level I through Level V, including modifications for the individual.

2) How to give every type of client a workout to best meet their goals and needs.

3) How to address injuries, pain issues and chronic ailments through Pilates.

4) Comprehensive Anatomy as it relates to Pilates as well as how to look at body types.

5) How to find the right teaching style for you.

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PREREQUISITES FOR THE PROGRAM:

Before entering the program. Students must become proficient in the traditional Pilates exercise routine at an intermediate/advanced level (iv) for Equipment and mat.   Before acceptance, a body precision instructor will evaluate your level for approval.

Program Series Workshop Dates 2010:

 

WORKSHOP I: Overview of the program, History & philosophy of Joseph H. Pilates, Exercise techniques and   modifications from Beginner through Beginner/Intermediate levels.                                                                         

Friday January 29 Workshop I 4:00 – 7:00
Saturday January 30 Workshop I 12:00 – 7:00
Sunday January 31 Workshop I 9:00 – 4:00
                                                                                                                                                                            WORKSHOP II: Analysis of different body types, Communication skills for teaching, Transitioning clients            between levels, How to teach an evaluation session, Exercise techniques for Intermediate level.                             
Friday February 19 Workshop II 4:00 – 7:00
Saturday February 20 Workshop II 12:00 – 7:00
Sunday  February 21 Workshop II 9:00 – 4:00
                                                                                                                                                                            WORKSHOP III: Transitioning clients from Intermediate to Advanced Level, Rehabilitation - common injuries,   illnesses & ailments, Exercise techniques & modifications for Intermediate/Advanced level.                                   
Friday March 26 Workshop III 4:00 – 7:00
Saturday March 27 Workshop III 12:00 – 7:00
Sunday March 28 Workshop III 9:00 – 4:00 
                                                                                                                                                                           WORKSHOP IV: Creating client programs, Summary of Teaching Tools, Preparation for testing, Exercises for    Advvanced level.                                                                                                                                                
Friday  April 23 Workshop IV 4:00 – 7:00
Saturday April 24 Workshop IV 12:00 – 7:00
Sunday April 25 Workshop IV 9:00 – 4:00

 

 
 

Length of Program - 15 Months, 724 hrs.

         

Observation

 200 hours        

Practice Teaching

 250 hours        
 

                  Lessons

 100 hours*        

(*50 privates and 20 mat classes required, 30 misc.)

        

Miscellaneous

 44 hours        

Equipment Maintenance

 6 hours        

Workshop Hours  (8 Weekends)

 124 hours          
                        Total 724 hours (124 Workshop/600 Apprentice)  
 

 

Full Certification Program Tuition: Cost: $ 4,500

      Tuition includes:

  • Eight workshop weekends for one calendar year

  • All examinations and evaluations

  • Apprenticeship supervision

  • (5) private sessions (remaining lessons at a reduced studio rate)

  • (5) mat classes (remaining lessons at a reduced studio rate)

  • (5) equipment classes (remaining lessons at a reduced studio rate)

  • Free independent workout sessions by appointment

  • 15% discount on lessons not included in tuition

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Workshops may be taken without enrolling in the certification program with approval of the Program Director.

One weekend lecture $ 450 -- One day lecture $ 250

 

Continuing Education:

                TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION, BODY PRECISION REQUIRES CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS IN THE AMOUNT OF 12 HRS. ANNUALLY. BODY PRECISION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY TO MAINTAIN THIS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.

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    Body Precision Pilates Studio, a Member of,  and approved as an Educational Organization through The Pilates Method Alliance.              www.pilatesmethodalliance.org

 
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