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BECOME A CERTIFIED PILATES TRAINER
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY, 2010.
The Pilates Connection Teacher Training Course is a comprehensive training course designed for individuals seeking to become certified as Pilates teachers. Our program meets the prerequisite study requirements as set forth by the Pilates Method Alliance, which is the national organization that issues the certification examination and final certification of Pilates professionals.
Our students will not only become proficient in the knowledge and teaching of Pilates method; but they will also gain a solid foundation in human anatomy and physiology and will know how to be safe practitioners of Pilates and how to make modifications for individuals with special needs. Additionally, we will teach them effective communication techniques, assessment skills, and responsibilities of being Pilates teachers.
As of December 2009 we are now a State of Arizona licensed post-secondary vocational school, which means we meet the state’s highest standards for career training. Several payment plans are available to students and, based on current economic data, students can expect to recover their investment in training within their first year of practice as a Pilates Teacher. Let us help you reach your goals!
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THE PRE-PROGRAM PREPARATION WORK
Prerequisites
Minimum of one year Pilates or other movement or fitness discipline.
Must be healthy and injury free.
Must have some basic understanding of Human Anatomy.
Program Content
136 hours of lecture, 466 hours of study and practice
Proficiency training in performing and teaching
Pilates Mat training, beginners through advanced
Pilates Chair-levels 1-4, Cadillac-levels 1-4, and Reformer-levels 1-3 with introduction to level 4
Modification techniques to accommodate individual client needs
Communication techniques
Client evaluation skills
Posture assessment skills
Responsibilities of being a Pilates teacher
Completion Requirements for Certification
Attendance at lecture series of 136 hours
Completion of 60 hours of home study
60 hours of private lessons - Private lessons can be done with any PMA certified instructor. (Special arrangements and pricing will be available through The Pilates Connection.)
150 hous of personal practice (this includes the 60 hours of private lessons)
126 hours of apprentice time (includes 40 hours of case study)
105 hours of observation
25 hours miscellaneous including CPR training, reading, and multi-media viewing
Demonstation of Performance Proficiency on:
Mat - Basic through Advanced
Reformer - Levels 1 through 3
Cadillac - Levels 1 through 4
Chair - Levels 1 through 4
Required Reading For The Course
Pilates Rehab: A Guidebook, by Elizabeth Smith, PT A.T.C., Kristin Smith, BA, C.P.T.
Anatomy of Pilates, by Physical Mind Institute
Pilates Protocol: Muscular-Skeletal Issues, Physical Mind Institute
The Pilates Edge, by Karie Adamany
Teaching Pilates for Postural Faults, Illness, and Injury, Jane Patterson
Return To Life, by Joseph Pilates
The Anatomy of Pilates, Paul Massey
Contact us at (520) 207-6121 or pilatesconnection@cox.net for Training Pricing, Trainee Benefits, and other details about the program.
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