The Journey to Become a Pilates Teacher
Take your first step on the journey to learning the foundation, principles, and practice of the Pilates method. Upon completion of this 102 hour course and successful passing of the written and practical mat tests, you will be prepared to begin teaching the Pilates mat repertoire, evaluating clientele, and creating successful programs for mat classes and individual clients.
What You Will Learn
Topics to be covered will include beginner, intermediate, and advanced mat exercises, body assessment, modifications for varying anatomical dysfunctions, anatomy and biomechanics, the history of Pilates, and creating successful class flows, as well as, cueing, progressions and contraindications.
Course hour requirements:
- In-person: 40 hours
- Live online: 10 hours
- Observation: 16 hours
- Self-practice: 20 hours
- Practice teaching: 16 hours
You will also be qualified to test-out through the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) should you choose to.
Schedule of Activities
In-Person Classes
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August 27th, 3:00pm – 6:30pm – Movement and Pilates Principles
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August 28th, 2:00pm – 6:30pm – Beginner Exercises 1
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August 30th, 2:00pm – 6:00pm – Beginner Exercises 2
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Sept. 11th, 2:00pm – 6:00pm – Anatomy
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Sept. 12th, 2:00pm – 6:00pm – Anatomy
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Sept. 13th, 12:30pm – 6:30pm – Intermediate Exercises
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Sept. 27th, 12:30pm – 6:30pm – Props
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Oct. 4th, 10:00am – 2:00pm – Anatomy
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Oct. 11th, 12:00pm – 6:00pm – Advanced Exercises
Live Online Classes (Wednesdays)
- Sept. 9th, 7:00pm-9:00pm – History and Philosophy of Pilates; progressions and regressions
- Sept. 16th, 7:00pm-9:00pm – Basic anatomic dysfunction and contraindications; Review planes of motion and anatomy terminology
- Sept. 23rd, 7:00pm-9:00pm – Assessment techniques: continue with dysfunctions/contraindications
- Sept. 30th, 7:00pm-9:00pm – Elements of a class; creating class flow; cueing (verbal, visual, tactile)
- Oct. 7th, 7:00pm-9:00pm – Intake procedures; business management; scope of practice; code of ethics
Program Cost
- Pay in Full – $1450
- Payment plan options are available for those that are interested. Please email us at hello@fulleryoga.com to inquire.
- Required book purchase: STOTT Comprehensive Mat Manual
- Trail Guide to the Body: Andrew Biel
- Minimum of 4 students required to run course