Fit First Pilates Instructor Certification
The Fit First Pilates instructor certification program
will prepare you to become a confident, skillful, and well rounded Pilates instructor. This course will teach you the full repertoire of exercises inspired by Joseph H. Pilates plus, important innovations and modifications developed by Fit First Pilates Marin. Our program has a reputation for creating a warm and supportive learning environment. All courses are taught by Fit First Pilates Master Trainers who are committed to helping you realize your full potential by becoming the best Pilates instructor you can be. Fit First Pilates Marin maintains a high level of educational standards and because of this our graduates are in high demand. The Fit First Pilates Certification program is recognized and approved by the PMA (Pilates Method Alliance) www.pilatesmethodalliance.org
Course Objectives
This six month (one weekend a month for six months) hands on course requires a 10 hour per week commitment and includes an introduction to anatomy and kinesiology with emphasis on neutral spine and pelvic alignment and their relationship to core stability. Upon successful completion of course, students will be qualified to design, teach and modify beginner to intermediate level programs.
Training will concentrate on the following:
- Proper body alignment
- Names and purpose of all exercises
- Program design & sequencing
- Effective communication
- Client building & retention
- Special populations
- Postural analysis
- Cueing & imagery
- Assessment
- Case studies & practice teaching
Prerequisites
Applicants must have training in dance, fitness, health sciences or movement. Prior exposure to Pilates exercises, some training in functional anatomy and teaching experience to be explained on application form.
Certification Requirements
The complete course consists of 6 weekend trainings and the completion of personal sessions, observation hours, assistant teaching and apprenticeship (performed upon completion of course material). Students may take 6-12 months after completing course work to become fully certified. Certificates will be awarded upon completion of required hours and a passing score on the written and practical exam. These hours are to be completed no later than 6 months following the last course session and are as follows:
| Mat Work & Reformer | Cadillac, Chair & Barrels |
| 84 hours course work | 30 hours course work |
| 10 hours directed study per week | 10 hours directed study per week |
| 50 hours personal sessions | 20 hours personal sessions |
| 50 hours observation | 20 hours observation |
| 40 hours assistant teaching | 10 hours assistant teaching |
| 75 hours apprenticeship | 35 hours apprenticeship |
| 539 total hours | 135 total hours |
Personal Sessions
Mat and apparatus sessions you have taken yourself. Most of these
hours should be completed before starting the training program to become
familiar with Pilates.
Observation hours
Hours spent observing an experienced instructor in a class or one on
one. Students are encouraged to seek out different styles and teachers.
Assistant Teaching
Assisting an experienced instructor with a class or clients. Student is
Responsible for equipment set-up, verbal cueing and charting when
appropriate. Student does not have primary responsibility for client
assessment program design or modification.
Apprenticeship
Student has completed all coursework and is fully responsible for client
assessment, program design, implementation and modification if
necessary.
*All exam material is cumulative and there is a fee associated with each exam. Exams
must be taken within one year of last course completed.
Class hours are from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Sessions will include a warm-up on the mat or reformer, a short lecture, instruction in the exercises, time to practice in small groups and question and answer.
Fees and Deadlines
| * Early Registration | Late Registration | |
| Anatomy | $350.00 | $375.00 |
| Matwork | $775.00 | $900.00 |
| Reformer | $1900.00 | $2025.00 |
| Mat & Ref | $2675.00 | $2800.00 |
| Apparatus | $850.00 | $975.00 |
| Full Course | $3875.00 | $4275.00 |
* Early registration up to two (2) weeks before course
* Fees do not include all materials
How to reserve your space
A 50% deposit is due with application to reserve space. Early registration must be paid in full two weeks prior to start of course for discount. Late registration is due in full the first day of class. All cancellations must be made in writing no later than one week prior to first class at which time a 200.00 administration fee will be deducted from refund.
Please send your completed application and deposit payable to:
Fit First Pilates
Pilates Instructor Training
21 Tamal Vista Blvd. #162
Corte Madera, CA 94925