ABOUT TEACHER TRAINING
Power4 Pilates Teacher Training program is designed to provide aspiring instructors with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to become certified Pilates professionals. What sets our program apart is the comprehensive approach to training. Throughout four weekends (Friday-Sunday), students will master all essential Pilates modules: Mat, Reformer, Jumpboard Springboard, Exo-chair, Cadillac, TRX, Ladder Barrel, and Spine Corrector. These in-person sessions are thoughtfully spread over eight weeks, giving participants ample time to study, practice, and integrate their learning between weekends.
After completing the modular training, participants can attend our exclusive, 2-day, 8-hour workshop, Instructor Fundamentals, unique to Power4 Pilates. Before attending, students must fulfill prerequisites, including 20 hours of observation, 20 hours of self-practice, and 10 hours of practice teaching. This hands-on workshop focuses on practical application through skill drills, class structure for Reformer Flow, appropriate class-level adjustments, and modifications for special populations. It also emphasizes embodying the qualities and characteristics of a truly exceptional Pilates instructor. Each participant will have the opportunity to teach a 20-minute class segment, followed by real-time coaching and feedback from a Certified Lead Instructor. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate.
To further your journey toward certification, you'll also begin the specialized 100-hour Anatomy of Pilates online course, which delves into the essential anatomical knowledge required for effective teaching.
At Power4 Pilates, we offer the opportunity to interview for an Apprentice Instructor position. Successful candidates receive personalized development programs that prepare them for teaching on the schedule. Each program is tailored to enhance strengths, address areas for growth, and ensure the completion of the required certification hours.
If you're interested in Power4 Pilates’ Teacher Training program or becoming an Apprentice Instructor, please contact us for more information. We look forward to guiding you on your path to becoming a confident and skilled Pilates instructor.
72 Hours In-Person Training
Week 1
Day 1: Mat
Day 2: Mat
Day 3: Reformer
Week 2
Day 4: Reformer
Day 5: Reformer
Day 6: Reformer & Jumpboard
Week 3
Day 7: Cadillac & Ladder Barrel
Day 8: Spine Corrector & Props
Day 9: Exo-Chair
Week 4
Day 10:Springboard
Day 11:TRX & Myofascial Release
Day 12: Apparatus Focus & Flow Building Practice
90 Hours of Observation
Observation is a crucial teaching tool, and these hours can begin as soon as you sign up for training
Complete observation hours by watching classes in person at your studio or through trusted online providers such as Pilates Anytime, Stott/Merrithew, BASI, Peak, Polestar, Balanced Body, and Evidence-Based Pilates.
90 Hours of Self-Practice
Learn by doing! Participate in Mat or Reformer classes to experience Pilates firsthand and improve your cueing skills
Classes can be completed at home, online, in person, in private sessions, or in small group classes
80 Hours of Practice Teaching
Start by practicing teaching privately or in small groups.
Progress to teaching a full mock class and, eventually, full-length classes on a studio’s schedule.
Family and friends can participate in your practice sessions at Power4 Pilates; this should be organized with the studio.
70 Hours of Assistant Teaching
Prepare to teach full-length classes by starting with 10 minutes of assistant teaching during a live class. Stay to observe the rest of the class to count it as a full hour.
Feedback will be provided to management and then delivered to you. This coaching is essential for development and should be viewed as constructive input.
Arrange these hours in advance with the studio manager and the instructor you'll be working with.
100 Hours of Anatomy
95 hours of Anatomy (Anatomy of Pilates Course)
4 hours of Evidence Based Pilates Strength Loading Concepts (EBP)
Examinations
Written Exam: 3 hours, must pass with a score of 80 or above.
Practical Exam: 3 hours, in person, scheduled with the Master Trainer and Manager. All other hours must be completed before this exam. All apparatus will be reviewed.
