The beginner and intermediate level mat certifications are each 16-hour programs. You do not need apparatus to teach a Pilates mat class. Once you complete and pass each weekend certification, you will be certified to teach a beginner and/or intermediate level mat class.

The beginner mat certification is the foundation of all Power Pilates  programs. Every program builds upon the information learned during this course.

You will learn 18 beginner level mat exercises and be introduced to Power Pilates Teaching Tools, which is, essentially, learning how to teach.
This includes the principles of Joseph Pilates to further enhance the clients’ fitness and wellness, teaching formula, and style.

Now that you have successfully completed the Beginner Mat certification, it is time to delve into the next layer of teacher training. Notably, during the intermediate mat weekend you will learn 12 intermediate level mat exercises and how to incorporate them into the beginner-level sequence. You will continue to develop your teaching skills so that you will become an excellent and confident instructor. Our students claim that "everything starts to click" during the intermediate mat weekend. Once you complete this weekend, you will have the ability to work with people of all ages and different fitness levels at the same time.

Comprehensive Certification is our most extensive program. It covers beginner, intermediate and advanced level exercises utilizing the Pilates apparatus (Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic Circle).

You will sharpen your eye for subtle exercise modifications and be able to work with people of all ages and fitness levels at the same time.

Once you pass and complete all aspects of the program, you will receive your Power Pilates Instructor Certification.

PREREQUISITE

• Power Pilates Beginner Mat Certification
• Attend a minimum of 25 classically taught apparatus sessions prior to the certification
• Brush up on your anatomy and/or attain Power Pilates Basics of Anatomy Course prior to the certification (sign up). 

REQUIREMENTS

• Attend 4 weekend intensives
• Complete 600 apprentice hours (at Pilates Premier Studios or another Power Pilates Training Center)
• Observe selected instructors
• Assist selected instructors
• Self practice
• 16 weekly meetings
• Attend one (1) apparatus workout a week  (at Pilates Premier Studios or  another Power Pilates Training Center)
• Attend one (1) advanced mat class a week (at Pilates Premier Studios or another Power Pilates Training Center)
• Complete and pass all exams.

MATERIAL

• Comprehensive Manual (receive on day one of program)
• Exams
• Evaluations
• Book - Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain (purchase at Power Pilates Store)
• Book – Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates (purchase at Power Pilates Store)
• Book – Your Health by Joseph Pilates (purchase at Power Pilates Store)
• Certificate of completion (upon passing)

FEES

Prerequisites
$125.00 – Basic Anatomy Workshop (if applicable)
$900 – 25 apparatus sessions at Pilates Premier Studios or  another Power Pilates Training Center
$30.00 - Joseph Pilates books Return to Life Through Contrology and Your Health

Course ∙ Manual ∙ Exam (one retest if applicable) - Included in program cost $4,000.00 - Standard cost of program
$2,700.00 - Bridge participant enrolled in program

During Program
$1,000.00 – based on a average rate of one (1) semi private session a week during length of program (Pilates Premier Studios)
$300.00 – based on a average rate of one (1) advanced mat class per week during length of program (Pilates Premier Studios)
$172.00 – liability insurance (vary by carrier)

Fees are subject to change 

Power Pilates System Training Levels 1, 2, 3

Not everyone has the luxury of dedicating 6-9 consecutive months towards Pilates education, including having the time to complete 600 Apprentice hours. Power Pilates System Training Programs (Levels 1-3) will allow you to receive quality classical-style Pilates education in a time frame that is more conducive to your busy life. These programs are ideal for people with less flexible schedules.

Each self-study program (Levels 1-3) will allow you to fully understand and teach classical style Pilates sessions on the apparatus (Mat, Reformer, Chairs, Cadillac, Small Barrels and Magic Circle), but allows you to learn in three stages. The three stages are: Level 1 - Beginner/Intermediate; Level 2 - Intermediate; Level 3 - Advanced.

System Training Level 1 - Beginner System

On completion of this 2-month program, self study program, including four weekend intensives (66 in-class hours), you will be prepared to teach private, duet, and semi-private sessions to beginner, beginner/intermediate level clients utilizing Pilates apparatus based on the individual needs of the client (including modification, variations for advancement, and special case clients). 

PREREQUISITE

• Power Pilates Beginner Mat Certification
• Attend a minimum of 25 classically taught apparatus sessions prior to the certification
• Brush up on your anatomy and/or attend Power Pilates Basics of Anatomy course prior to the certification (sign up)

REQUIREMENTS

• Attend 4 weekend intensives
• Find people to act as practice clients (people to whom you can teach a workout while you learn).
• Practice at Pilates Premier Studios or  another  Power Pilates Training Center or at a studio closer to home
• Complete 150 self-study practice hours, starting after weekend 1 and completing before weekend 4.

MATERIAL

• System Level 1 Manual (receive on day one of program)
• Exams
• Evaluations
• Book - Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain (purchase at Power Pilates Store)
• Purchase Power Pilates Visual Training Manual Beginner/Beginner Intermediate DVD (purchase at Power Pilates Store)
• Certificate of completion (upon passing)

FEES
Prerequisites
$140.00 - Basic Anatomy Workshop (if applicable)
$900.00 - 25 apparatus sessions (Pilates Premier Studios)
$100.00 - Power Pilates Visual Training Manual Beginner/Beginner Intermediate DVD (purchase at Power Pilates Store)

Course ∙ Manual ∙ Exam $2,800.00 - Standard cost of program

During Program
$ 270 – based on a average rate of one (1) semi private session a week during length of program (Pilates Premier Studios)

Fees are subject to change

DATES AT PILATES PREMIER STUDIOS weekend 1: April 9-10-11, 2010 
weekend 2: April 16-17-18, 2010 
weekend 3: April 30, May 1-2, 2010
weekend 4: May 14-15, 2010 

Power Pilates reserves the right to cancel any program up to one week prior to program start date.
For more details please contact Tess Whelan. For registration click on the following link : http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/home.asp.

System Training Level 2 - Intermediate System

Like System 1, System 2 is a 2 month, self-study program, four weekend intensives (66 in-class hours). This program will prepare you to teach a 60-minute private, duet, and semi-private session to intermediate level clients utilizing Pilates apparatus based on the individual needs of the client (including modification, variations for advancement, and special case clients).

PREREQUISITE

• Power Pilates System Training Level 1

REQUIREMENTS

• Attend 4 weekend intensives
• Find people to act as practice clients (people to whom you can teach a workout while you learn).
• Practice at Pilates Premier Studios or another  Power Pilates Training Center or at a studio closer to home.
• Complete 100 self-study practice hours, starting after weekend 1 and completing before weekend 4.

MATERIAL

• System Level 2 Manual (receive on day one of program)
• Exams
• Evaluations
• Purchase Power Pilates Visual Training Manual Intermediate DVD (purchase at Power Pilates  Store)
• Certificate of completion (upon passing)

FEES
Prerequisites
$100.00 – Power Pilates Visual Training Manual Intermediate DVD (purchase at Power Pilates store)

Course ∙ Manual ∙ Exam
$2,800.00 – Standard cost of program

During Program
$270 – based on a average rate of one (1) semi private session a week during length of program (Pilates Premier Studios)

Fees are subject to change

DATES AT PILATES PREMIER STUDIOS Power Pilates reserves the right to cancel any program up to one week prior to program start date.
For more details please contact Tess Whelan. For registration click on the following link : http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/home.asp.

System Training Level 3 - Advanced System

Bridge the Gap...

Power Pilates created a way for certified pilates instructors to attend our Comprehensive or 12 Day Intensive program without having to complete all the requirements of a first time student (due to the fact that they are already certified and in some cases teaching for several years).

• Prior pilates certification including beginner, intermediate and advanced level training on Mat, Reformer, Chairs, Cadillac, and Barrels (copy of certificate required as proof)
• Power Pilates Beginner Mat Certification or in another Power Pilates Training Center
• Audition in person or by video at  Pilates Premier Studios or  another Power Pilates Training Center
• Audition length – 20-30 minutes
• Perform the intermediate Mat and Reformer exercises (2-3 reps of each)
• Perform 2 exercises on the: Cadillac, High Chair, Wunda Chair, and Ladder Barrel (2-3 reps of each)
• Explain why you chose the exercises you did
• Brush up on your anatomy and/or attend Power Pilates Basics of Anatomy course prior to the certification (sign up)

REQUIREMENTS

• Attend the 12 Day Intensive or the 4 weekend intensives of the Comprehensive program


• 0-300 apprentice hours (number of hours determined after the audition)
• Observe selected instructors (when applicable)
• Take the 4-part final test-out at Power Pilates NYC within (3) months of completing the program

MATERIAL

• Comprehensive Manual (receive on day one of program)
• 600-hour exams
• Evaluations
• Book - Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain (purchase at Power Pilates Store)
• Book – Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates (purchase at Power Pilates Store)
• Book – Your Health by Joseph Pilates (purchase at Power Pilates Store)
• Certificate of Completion (upon passing)

FEES
Prerequisite
$350.00 – Power Pilates Beginner Mat Certification

Course ∙ Manual ∙ Exam
$2,700.00 - Standard cost of program

During Program
$40.00 – Individual weekly meeting (if applicable) $250.00 - Weekly meeting package, sixteen meetings (if applicable)

Apprentice Hours (if applicable)
$125.00 – 50 apprentice hours
$250.00 – 100 apprentice hours
$350.00 – 200 apprentice hours
$450.00 – 300 apprentice hours

Fees are subject to change 

Power Pilates reserves the right to cancel any program up to one week prior to program start date.
For more details  please contact Tess Whelan. For registration  click on the following link : http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/home.asp.

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