Teacher Certification
Pilates Conservatory®:
A Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program. Pilates Conservatory® includes of the syllabus of Mat, and equipment. The Pilates Conservatory® provides a Certificate of Comprehensive Study or serves as continuing education for all teachers of any lineage.
Why study with Pilates Conservatory®?
- Master Movement Educator - PMA Certified Pilates Teacher™
- Small classes ensure quality education
- Practical work on the equipment including all exercises on all equipment
- Competitive tuition
- Preparation for PMA Exam
- Four Units, each of 2, 3-day modules - cost-effective
- No hidden fees - testing included in tuition
Course Dates:
UNIT 1, Module 1: July 16, 17, 18 Fri., Sat and Sun.
UNIT 1, Module 2: Sept, 10, 11, 12 Fri., Sat and Sun.
UNIT 2, Module 1, Nov. 12, 13, 14 Fri., Sat and Sun.
UNIT 2, Module 2, Jan 7, 8, 9 or 14, 15, 16 TBD 2011
UNIT 3, Module 1 TBD
UNIT 3, Module 2 TBD
UNIT 4, Module 1 TBD
UNIT 4, Module 2 TBD
Course Description and Hours
| Lecture: | Four Sessions – 2, 3-day modules | 160 hours |
| Self Study: | 10 hours per week - 4 months | 160 hours |
| Apprenticeship: | The home studio will determine individual studio costs for rent, classes and private sessions. A PMA Certified Teacher™ must supervise the following hours of study: | |
| Observation: | 5 hours per week - 2 months | 40 hours |
| Assisting: | 5 hours per week - 2 months | 40 hours |
| Casework: | 30 hours - 2 clients | 60 hours |
| Total: | 460 hours |
Workshops with a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher™ will count as observation hours.
Prerequisites
Please provide one of the following:- PMA Certified Pilates Teacher™ Certificate
- Comprehensive Program Certificate from a recognized Teacher Training Program
- 200 hours of private and class instruction documented by a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher™ including all mat and equipment work.
Recommended Additional Education and Reading
- Anatomy course
- Pilates, Joseph H., Return to Life
- Pilates, Joseph H., Your Health
- Pilates Method Alliance, The PMA Pilates Certification Exam Study Guide
- Franklin, Eric, Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery
Fees
For information regarding payment fee schedule and payment plans, please contact the studio.
Four Units - Completion of a Comprehensive Program: $3600
One Unit - Certificate of Attendance for One Unit: $1000
Please call the studio, 805-560-6992 for more information.