Pilates Teacher Training Curriculum
Personal Best Pilates Instructor Academy’s™ training, assessment-based certificate programs and continuing education is based on a college curriculum model. Graduates of the full 500 hour comprehensive Pilates instructor certificate are receiving the equivalent of an associate’s degree, in terms of credit hours, and will be completely prepared to sit for the Pilates Method Alliance-Certified Pilates Teacher exam (PMA-CPT). (the ONLY national Pilates instructor certification).
Following an academic model, PBPIA™s education curriculum was designed with YOU, the student, in mind. Our courses are accessible, flexible and affordable. As a PBPIA™ student, you can elect to take the entire comprehensive 500 hour equipment program all at once, or pick and choose to take courses as best fits your needs, schedule and budget. However, in order to complete the full requirements necessary to sit for the PMA Certified Pilates Teacher Exam, all prerequisites must be satisfied, and required courses must be taken order of level (100 level courses, followed by 200 level courses, and then 300 and 400 level courses).
- Certificate Details
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Pilates Mat Certificate
(100 Level Courses) - This assessment based certificate is for the serious Pilates mat instructor looking for an exercise science-based instructor education for MAT WORK ONLY, but who will not be teaching using any Pilates equipment.Pilates Reformer Certificate
(100 Level through 301 Level Courses) - This assessment based certificate is for the instructor looking for an exercise science-based instructor education for the Pilates REFORMER WORK ONLY, but who will not be teaching using any other Pilates equipment.Pilates Equipment Training Certificate
(100 Level through 303 Level Courses) - Graduates of the full 500 hour comprehensive Pilates instructor certificate are receiving the equivalent of an associate’s degree, in terms of credit hours, and will be completely prepared to sit for the Pilates Method Alliance certification exam (the ONLY national Pilates instructor certification test)Continuing Education Courses
(400 Level Courses) - Keep your skills updated, challenge yourself to grow as an instructor, and earn continuing education from ACE, AFAA, NSCA and PMA.Bridge Program for Instructors who have trained with other Pilates Teacher Trainers - We welcome students with a variety of education, backgrounds and experiences. Each student will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine the transfer of credits from other Pilates teacher training programs.
Business Management (500 Level Courses) - COMING SOON. Graduate level courses for instructors who wish to run their own company.
- Instructor Education Catalog at a glance
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100 Level – Pilates Mat Based Courses
101 - Fundamentals and Beginning Mat *
102 - Intermediate and Advanced Mat *
103 - Advanced Mat Choreography Using Props ELECTIVE
200 Level – Exercise Science Courses
201 - Anatomy and Biomechanics for Movement Instructors *
202 - Clinical Assessment ELECTIVE300 Level Equipment Bases Courses
301 - Pilates Reformer Instructor Course *
302 - Pilates Cadillac (Trapeze Table) Instructor Course *
303 - Pilates Chair and Barrels Instructor Course *400 Level – Continuing Education Course
403 - Adding Cardio to Pilates Mat and Equipment Classes ELECTIVE
404 - Flexibility and Advance Stretching Techniques ELECTIVE*Required for Mat Certificate
