| Elite Teacher Training by BodyAccess
Comprehensive Teacher Training Become a certified Pilates Instructor through the BodyAccess comprehensive Instructor Training Program. All individuals who receive their Graduate Dimploma by successfully receiving Elite Pilates Certification will receive a Pilates Power Unit home reformer for continued practice and technique development. This in-depth program of study provides both an academic and practical knowledge into The Pilates Method. We offer detailed training on the full range of Pilates apparatus and an extensive apprenticeship program. The Comprehensive Program includes: | • | Academic Study ten modules including lectures, presentation of papers and case histories | | • | Personal Study - required after each module. Most students organize study groups to review and discuss material | | • | Practical Work - including personal sessions on the apparatus, Mat & Reformer Classes and workshops. As much practical experience as possible is encouraged. (Sessions and Mat Work classes are highly recommended and are offered at a student rate. In addition there is "open studio time" whereby students can practice on their own or in groups) | | • | Observation - Up to 150** hours at the Host location or an Affiliate studio | | • | Apprentice Teaching – Upon successful completion of observation and practical experience, you can become an Apprentice Teacher upon approval of BodyAccess. |
Course Certificate of Successful Completion:
Recognition of course completion is given after every module attended. Elite Pilates Certificationby BodyAccess is given after practical exam (test out). All modules, observation hours and practical experience must be completed prior to taking exam. Upon attainment of Elite Certification, individual will receive a Graduate Certificate and a Pilates Power Unit for home use and continued technique development.
Prerequisites: | • | Familiarity with the teachings of Joseph Pilates | | • | Study in basic anatomy and physiology a plus It is highly recommended to have familiarity and experience in Pilates, both Mat Work and on the apparatus, before enrolling in related module. You will be asked to perform several exercises which will demonstrate knowledge of the exercises. If you are familiar with the exercises we can focus the course in learning how to teach the exercises to clients as well as exercise breakdown. | | • | Over the years it has become apparent that experience in other physical activities is extremely beneficial. This allows the student to relate and compare the work to past movement experience. | | • | Teaching is a learned skill, an art and a natural talent. Any past teaching experience, even in an unrelated area will contribute to the process of becoming a teacher of the Pilates method. |
Course Outline Modules can be taken in any order with the exception of progression of categories. Please speak to BodyAccess about your experience in other Pilates training methods that would satisfy module completion toward Elite Certification.
Module 1: $99
Anatomy of Neutral Pelvis / Neutral Spine
Anatomy of Breathing
Module 2: $450
Mat Access One
Module 3: $475
Reformer Access One
Module 4: $450
Mat Access Two (Mat Access one required)
Module 5: $475
Reformer Access Two (Reformer Access one required)
Module 6: $150
Core Cueing and Command
Module 7: $150
Intensifying Reformer
Module 8: $250
Special Populations
Module 9: $450
Tower, Chair & Barrel
Module 10: $450
Reformer Access Three
Test Out: $150
The course takes place over a 6 month period of comprehensive study and encompasses approximately 500 hours of study. However, the process of becoming a skilled teacher is individual and there is no time limit on completing the certification itself. We encourage each individual to work at his or her own pace and to integrate the work and knowledge into their own body. We pride ourselves on the personal relationship we establish with each student. Since our goal is to help shape and develop excellence in all our graduates, students will be allowed to repeat any element of the examination process to achieve the required standard.
**These are the recommended number of hours but may be adjusted based upon the past experience of the student.
Tuition & Fees
Option One: Full Payment for Comprehensive Course: $3,400
Single payment to be paid up to 15 days prior to commencement of course. Includes two personal training sessions, open studio, student rate for classes and Test Out fee. Free BodyAccess Pilates shirt of choice.
Option Two: Payment Plan: $3,500 (3 payments) includes one personal training session, open studio, student rates for classes and Test Out Fee. Free BodyAccess t-shirt.
| 1st payment | $1,200 (Due 15 days prior to commencement of course) | | 2nd payment | $1,200 (Due before the 4th Module) | | 3rd payment | $1,100 (Due before the 8th Module) |
Option Three: Pay by Module: $450 per Module plus cost of manual- paying by module does not give access to open studio or student rate for classes and personal sessions. Test Out Cost $150.
Registration Fee
There is a $150 reservation fee, which includes a $50 processing fee and is to be submitted with the application form. If accepted into the program, $100 of this fee is applied to the course tuition. If the applicant is not accepted into the program, $100 will be refunded. In the case of the applicant withdrawing his or her reservation once the application is received and approved, there will be no refunds given.
Please Note:
| • | Payments can be made by check, cash, money order or credit card. Please make checks and money orders out to The Center Studio | | • | No refunds are given after completion of Three (3) modules. | Comprehensive Course open to 12 Participants |  |
