About Teacher Training
Our Pilates teacher training course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and certification necessary to become Pilates instructors. These courses cover anatomy, physiology, and the principles of Pilates, including proper alignment and movement techniques.
Students will learn how to create safe and effective Pilates sessions for clients of all levels and gain hands-on experience teaching under the guidance of Master Trainers. Studio hours and exams are required upon completion of the course, and participants receive certification to teach Pilates professionally.Ā
Our course requirement is a minimum of 500 hours. By the end of the course, graduates will receive educational training in a multitude of apparatus (Mat, Reformer, Jumpboard, Springboard, Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and Magic Circle). Along with the certification, each graduate receives a special focus on injury modification, successful teaching skills, and etiquette will be paramount.
72 Hours In-Person Training
Complete at the host studio over 12 days.
If you miss a day, you can make it up at a future training session free of charge, provided arrangements are made in advance.
Alternatively, you can hire a master trainer at their regular rate to schedule a makeup day sooner.
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.
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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 studioā€™s schedule.
Use Power4 Pilates Practice Teaching sheets
Family and friends can participate in your practice sessions at Power4 Pilates; a waiver must be signed at the front desk and you must reserve the room you would like to practice in
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 your studio manager and the instructor you'll be working with
100 Hours of Online Courses
95 hours of Anatomy (Anatomy of Pilates Course)
4 hours of Evidence Based Pilates Strength Loading Concepts (EBP)
Examinations
Written Exam:Ā 3 hours, must pass with a score of 80 or above.
Practical Exam:Ā 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.
