Comprehensive Mat Instructor Education 101 and 102
PBPIA’s Comprehensive Mat Instructor Education is for the serious Pilates mat instructor looking for a college level, exercise science-based instructor education. The Comprehensive Mat Instructor Education is a combination of the lecture hours of our Mat 101 and Mat 102 courses, with observation and self practice so students will develop critical skills needed to design and teach creative and safe Pilates Mat Classes. Our curriculum includes the applied anatomy and biomechanics for each Pilates exercise, while providing a thorough examination of classical versus contemporary Pilates styles. Each student will receive personal guidance and feedback from our Master Instructors.
Requirements for Comprehensive Pilates Mat Instructor Education:
- Lecture – 25 hours over 2 weekends
- Observation – 10 hours
- Self Practice – 10 hours
- Pre-requisites: Knowledge of Pilates movements and /or experience as a group fitness, dance or yoga instructor, and a basic understanding of anatomy
- Cost: $800 ($775 early bird discount more than 2 weeks prior to first lecture hour), includes workbook and a 10 visit mat class card.
- Written and Practical Exam
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- About the Instructors
100 Level: Pilates Mat Based Courses
- 101: Pilates Fundamental and Beginning Mat
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Required for Comprehensive Instructor Education (Also Offered as Continuing Education)
This intensive 15 hour weekend course is designed to teach fitness professionals and Pilates enthusiasts the fundamental and beginning Pilates Mat exercises for group or private instruction. We approach Pilates as an important element of fitness that enhances the clients’ ability to perform in all aspects of exercise, sport and health. Our unique curriculum draws on the connection between the principles of exercise science and the focus of mind body fitness. The course is taught by experienced fitness professionals who are continuing education providers for ACE, AFAA, NSCA and PMA.
Class Details
- Prerequisites: Knowledge of Pilates movements and /or experience as a group fitness, dance or yoga instructor, and a basic understanding of anatomy
- Cost: $450, including workbook for 101 Pilates Mat workshop
- Continuing Education Units: 1.5 ACE, 9 AFAA, NSCA 1.3
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- 102 Intermediate and Advanced Pilates Mat
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Required for Comprehensive Instructor Education (Also Offered as Continuing Education)
Master the Intermediate and Advanced choreography. Learn the biomechanics behind the movements including the importance of scapular stabilization while earning continuing education credits.
Class Details
- Prerequisites: 101: Pilates Fundamental and Beginning Mat and/or group fitness instructor experience
- Cost: $400
- Continuing Education Units: .9 ACE, 4 AFAA, 10 PMA, 1.0 NSCA
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- 103: Advanced Mat Choreography Using Props - Elective
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This eight hour course is designed to teach Pilates Mat Instructors how to enhance the Mat Exercises using stability balls, bands, rings and rollers. This course is taught in two parts; a two hour master class which allows the participant to experience the exercises without interruption of lecture and a six hour workshop which examines each exercise to thoroughly teach form, breathing, modification and variations.
The 2 hour Master class is open to anyone who is interested in a great Pilates mat workout and is comfortable performing advanced exercises.
Class Details
- Prerequisites: Experience doing Pilates mat classes
- Cost: $25
- Continuing Education Units: None
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The 6 hour Workshop is open to certified instructors, experienced mat instructors, personal trainers and group fitness instructors who would like to learn more about the small prop equipment in a mat setting.
Class Details
- Prerequisites: Pilates Mat Instructor Education and/or group fitness instructor experience
- Cost: $150
- Cost for both Master Class and workshop: $160
- Continuing Education Units: .6 ACE, 3 AFAA, .6 NSCA, 6 PMA
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