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InsideOut Body Therapies' Teacher Training is one of the first in the country to be licensed from The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado.
The Pilates Center Teacher Training Program is one of the most respected, comprehensive, and intensive programs of its kind in the world. Students are taught classical Pilates and study every exercise on every piece of equipment in-depth.
Enrollment
The Teacher Training Program requires attendance at both the Spring and Fall Formal Lecture Series. Students will also be required to complete the Internship and pass exams before receiving their certificate of completion. There are 900 total hours required to complete the program. Upon completion, students may sit for the PMA Pilates Certification Examination.
In addition, The Teacher Training Program requires:- Passing score of 85% or higher on all exams: 3 written exams (covering history, philosophy, anatomy, and pedagogy), 2 performance exams, 2 practical teaching exams
- Completion of two teaching clinics
- Completion of reading list
- Completion of Case Study
- Completion of Anatomy Coloring Book
- Completion of personal Pilates journal
- Discounts on lessons at InsideOut Body Therapies
- Teacher Training Student-focused classes
- Use of InsideOut Body Therapies facilities for personal workouts
- Use of InsideOut Body Therapies facilities for practice teaching of clients
- Weekly trainee symposiums
- Access to video library of previous lectures
Students are expected to complete an average of 20 hours per week toward their Internship, (ie: observing teaching sessions, taking lessons and classes, practice teaching, personal workouts, watching videos and reading required books). Students are strongly encouraged to attend the weekly symposium.
To enroll, prospective students must pass an entrance evaluation exam demonstrating a proficiency in Pilates Level III-IV (strong intermediate) exercises, and be injury free. Acceptance in the program does not guarantee graduation.
Preparatory Program
InsideOut offers special packages for those who wish to take the teacher training but have not yet met the enrollment requirements. There are two options: an intensive 6 month course and an intensive 3 month course of Pilates lessons specifically designed to assist the student in reaching the level required to enroll in the program. Please contact Deborah Matthews for more information.
Dates of Formal Lecture Series
SPRING 2009 CYCLE|
Weekend 1 Level I/II Friday March 27 Saturday March 28 Sunday March 29 |
Weekend 2 Level II/III Friday April 3 Saturday April 4 Sunday April 5 |
Weekend 3 Level III/IV Friday June 5 Saturday June 6 Sunday June 7 |
Weekend 4 Level IV/V Friday June 12 Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 |
FALL 2009 CYCLE
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Weekend 1 Level I/II Friday August 14 Saturday August 15 Sunday August 16 |
Weekend 2 Level II/III Friday August 21 Saturday August 22 Sunday August 23 |
Weekend 3 Level III/IV Friday October 16 Saturday October 17 Sunday October 18 |
Weekend 4 Level IV/V Friday October 23 Saturday October 24 Sunday October 25 |
Fees for Pilates Teacher Training
- Please contact Deborah Matthews for details about the cost of the training and payment plan options.
Fees for Formal Lecture Series:
- Full Lecture Series: Weekend I & IV: $2250 ( Deposit: $750 )
- One weekend: Friday, Saturday and Sunday: $650 ( Deposit: $300 )
- One day of Lecture Series: $240 ( Deposit: $120 )
- Friday only: $120
Anyone is welcome to take the Formal Lecture Series without joining the Teacher Training. Lecture hours fulfill PMA CEC requirements and can also be applied towards The Pilates Center Master's Program.
Application Information
For more information or to apply to InsideOut Body Therapies' Teacher Training, please contact Deborah Matthews