Teacher Training Program Information

What you will learn from the Teacher Training 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 September 17 Workshop I 4:00 – 7:30
Saturday September 18 Workshop I 12:00 – 7:00
Sunday September 19 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 October 15 Workshop II 4:00 – 7:30
Saturday October 16 Workshop II 12:00 – 7:00
Sunday  October 17 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 November 12 Workshop III 4:00 – 7:30
Saturday November 13 Workshop III 12:00 – 7:00
Sunday November 14 Workshop III 9:00 – 4:00 
                                                                                                                                                                           WORKSHOP IV: Creating client programs, Summary of Teaching Tools, Preparation for testing, Exercises for    Advvanced level.                                                                                                                                                
Friday  December 3 Workshop IV 4:00 – 7:30
Saturday December 4 Workshop IV 12:00 – 7:00
Sunday December 5  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)  
 

 

teacher training Program Tuition: Cost: $ 5,500

      Tuition includes:

  • 120 hours of Workshops over (8) weekends

  • Complete Training Manual

  • (3) Written tests + (2) Practice Teaching tests

  • Apprenticeship supervision

  • (10) 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

       Not Included in Tuition:

  • Additional required lessons, beyond the above (20) included,  are 15% discounted

  • Reading Materials

  • Final performance & teaching test $125/ea.

 

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

One weekend lecture (15 hrs) $ 525 -- One day lecture (6 hrs) $ 250

 

Continuing Education

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    Body Precision Pilates Studio is a member of The Pilates Method Alliance             www.pilatesmethodalliance.org

 
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