The Pilates Mat Certification Program is comprised of 100 hours.

Candidates for the Mat Pilates certification must meet the following requirements:
• 18 years of age
• Previous Pilates Mat or yoga experience

Mat Pilates training will cover the following:
• Mat Exercises
• Relevant Props
• Teaching Skills including Assessment and Adaptations
• Private lessons and Group Class Program Design

The program of study will consist of:
• Lectures: technique, history of Pilates, anatomy, special populations
• Observation hours (student observes an experienced teacher)
• Practice Teaching (under the guidance of an experienced teacher)
• Self-Practice hours
• Students will complete:

45 Hours of Lectures
Philosophy and History – 2
Pre-Pilates Exercises – 6
Pilates Mat Exercises – 20
Teaching Skills and Program Design – 4
Props and Choreography – 4
Business Basics (including Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice) – 2
Spine Anatomy and Core Basics S Course – 3
Elective 1: On-line Anatomy Course – 2
Elective 2: On-line Anatomy Course – 2

10 Observation Hours
20 Self-Practice Hours
25 Student Teaching

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COURSES, WORKSHOP OVERVIEW, AND COSTS

Orientation
Welcome
Receive Materials (Manual. Workbook, Return to Life)
Review Schedule and Program Overview
Review Studio Policies and Potential Teacher Training Sites

Foundations: Pre-Pilates, History, Philosophy, and Business Basics
Workshop Weekend 1 – 10 Hours
Saturday, 9am-3pm | Sunday, 9am-1pm

Required Reading: NPCP Study Guide

Core Curriculum 1 – Level 1 and 2 Mat Exercises, Teaching Skills, and Program Design
Workshop Weekend 2 – 14 Hours
Friday, 12pm-5pm | Saturday, 9am-3pm | Sunday, 9am-1pm

Required Reading: Return to Life through Contrology

Core Curriculum 2 – Level 3 and 4 Mat Exercises, Props, and Choreography
Workshop Weekend 3 – 14 hours
Friday, 12pm-5pm | Saturday, 9am-3pm | Sunday, 9am-1pm

Progressions: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Special Populations
Online Workshop – 3 hours
Spine Anatomy and Core Basics (Pilates Anytime)
Online Workshops 4 Hours (Pilates Anytime)
Elective 1
Elective 2

Required Reading: Pilates for Postural Imbalances

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PROGRAM HOURS

Workshop Hours – 45

Apprenticeship Hours
Observation Hours – 10
Self-Practice Hours – 20
Student Teaching Hours – 25

Total Program Hours – 100

Exam Process
Written Exam (on own)
Practical Exam (50 minutes)
Teaching Exam (50 minutes)

Completion of the Program will commence at successful practical examination and passing the written exam. Students will receive a certificate of completion and are now eligible to sit for the National Pilates Certification Mat Examination and can earn the designation as a Certified Pilates Mat Teacher.

After successful completion of the Pilates Mat Certification Program students can enter the Core Power Pilates Comprehensive Program.

TUITION
$1750 Mat Certification Program

Includes:
Orientation Day
Weekend Workshop 1
Weekend Workshop 2
Weekend Workshop 3
Final Examination Day
Instructor Training Manual
Instructor Training Workbook
Return To Life by Joseph Pilates (Book)
Teaching Pilates for Postural Imbalances (Book)
NPCP Examination Study Guide (Book)
Access to MLPx for Personal Practice and Student Teaching
Access to MLPx to Observe Classes

Not Included:
Pilates Anytime on-line Membership
On-line Anatomy Workshops
3 workshops are required and typically under $99/each
Group Classes for Self-Practice
Additional Suggested Reading