Mat Pilates Certification Course
100-HR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
40-Hour In-Person Training
60-Hour At-Home Training
DATES
8 weeks November-February
12-5pm
Sunday
November 2,16
December 7 + homework over break
January 4, 18
February 1,15, 22
PAYMENT OPTIONS
$2775 over 3 months ($925/month)
$2500 paid in full before training starts
$2300 middle bird ( sign up before August 30th)
$2200 earliest bird (only 2 spots available)
Included in Price:
5 free classes at Vessel
50% off additional classes you want to purchase
10% off private sessions with lead instructor
OUTLINE
Week 1: Introduction to Pilates (1 week)
History of Pilates
Effects of Pilates on Mind, Body & Soul
Introduction to Skeletal and Muscular Systems, Anatomy & Posture
Week 2: Anatomy of Pilates (1 week)
Main Musculature Targeted in Pilates
Principles of Effective Engagement
Enhancing Bodily Awareness & Knowing When to Stop or Modify
Weeks 3 & 4: Poses & Sequencing (2 weeks)
Classical Series & Modifications for an All-Level Mat Class
Contemporary Choreography Adapted from Reformer Pilates & Other Styles
Unilateral vs. Bilateral Class Structures
Effective Mat Pilates Sequencing
Week 5: Mat Pilates Props (1 week)
How & When to Use Props
Learning Function of Each Prop
Incorporating Props Into Sequencing
Week 6: Basic Instruction (1 week)
Five Steps of Effective Cueing
Offering Modifications & Advancements to All-Level Classes
Week 7: Advanced Instruction (1 week)
Importance of Musicality
Adapting Classes for Beginners / Pregnant / Injured Students
Individual Routine Building & Discussion With Lead Instructor
Week 8: Written & Practical Assessments (1 week)
Teaching Test
Written Test
Personal Assessment, Evaluation & Recommendations by Lead Instructor
Additional Requirements:
30 Practice Hours (at least half of which have to be at Vessel)
10 Observation Hours (at least half of which have to be at Vessel)
10 Hours Unsupervised Practice Teaching (with another trainee / feel free to invite friends)
8 Hours At-Home Homework
2 Community Classes
Other Notes
If you miss a weekend, you are expected to make it up privately at a rate of $100 per hour paid directly to lead instructor. (Every two hours of missed group is equal to one hour of private make-up).
Every student will leave with 2 routines that will be provided by the lead instructor + an additional routine that they will create themselves and discuss/check with lead instructor over the last week of training.
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Following training, there will be an opportunity to host 2 community classes at the studio if interested in teaching at Vessel. Lead instructor will determine if more community classes are needed before trainee gets on schedule.
What people are saying about past training:
"This was such a wonderful experience and Caitlin is such a wonderful trainer and teacher!"- Jess
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"I've been practice teaching a lot on my friends and feel a lot more confident in my own practice after spending the time and effort in the training. Caitlin is a gem of a teacher. Soooo happy I did it!! Really grateful for the whole experience." -Reva