301: Pilates Equipment Instructor Education - Reformer
301 Reformer Only - you will learn the piece of equipment known as the Reformer and the corresponding exercises. If you choose to end your education at this level, you will take the final exams (301A) and complete the apprenticeship for the Reformer (301B) . In addition to the Mat Instructor Education required in the pre-requisites , this course of study is an assessment-based certificate, which will all you to teach Pilates Reformer exercises in a group or private setting.
This component of the Instructor Education process is designed to enable you to train others on the Reformer including beginning, intermediate and advanced movements, safety, spring configuration and choreography for private and group settings. Requirements for completion:
- Lecture - 12 hours
- Observation - 25 hours
- Self practice - 25 hours
- Cost: $1,500
- Calendar for this course
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NOTE: The following 301A/B track is for the student who will not continue immediately with the Comprehensive Equipment Instructor Education. This student will only be qualified to teach Reformer and Mat movements in a private or group setting. Those completing the comprehensive instructor education will skip to 302.
- 301A: Pilates Reformer Instructor Education Exam
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During this three hour segment of the instructor education process you will demonstrate your knowledge of the Pilates movements for the Reformer in both a written and practical exam. Additionally, you will be required to research and demonstrate two movements not taught in the course.
- 301B: Pilates Equipment Apprenticeship - Reformer
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Upon successful completion of the Equipment Instructor Education - Reformer and final exams you will begin the 100 hour Reformer Instructor Education Apprenticeship. Personal Best Pilates Studio will help recruit clients for the instructor. This is a fully supervised, unpaid apprenticeship. There is no cost to you, the student instructor for this component of the Instructor Education process, other than your time and enthusiasm.
Objectives of the Apprenticeship:
- Initial assessment of client
- Pilates program design
- Communication skills
- Payment collection
- Managing client schedules
