Pilates Certification Course and Program Prerequisites

General Prerequisites

Although the prerequisites vary on the course and track you are interested in, there are some general requirements we want to make you aware of:

• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of Pilates movements and /or experience as a group fitness, dance or yoga instructor

Pilates Mat Course prerequisites

• Mat Certification Program:
  • Knowledge of Pilates movements and /or experience as a group fitness, dance or yoga instructor
  • Basic understanding of anatomy
• Mat Continuing Education Only Courses:
• 103-Mat Choreography - Two Hour Master Class - Experience doing mat classes
• 103-Mat Choreography - Six Hour Workshop - Pilates Mat Instructor Education and/or group fitness instructor experience

Pilates Reformer Certification program prerequisites

• Completion of Pilates Mat Instructor Program
• Completion of 201: Anatomy and Biomechanics of Human Movement
• 1 Introductory private session and 5 private or group equipment sessions
• 10 Instructor Observation Hours
• Application
• Interview

Pilates Equipment Certification prerequisites

• Completion of Pilates Mat Instructor Program
• Completion of 201: Anatomy and Biomechanics of Human Movement
• Completion of 300 Level Pilates Reformer Certification Program