Pilates Teacher Training

At Backlund Pilates we offer both a Bridging Course for qualified mat-work instructors who wish to make the transition to comprehensive Pilates teacher as well as a unique Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Course. Both courses are Certified by The Pilates Foundation UK Ltd. The details of each course are outlined below. Please contact the studio for term dates and interview details.

Bridging Course Outline

This course is a ten (10) month Course for students that have already completed a mat work course. Priority will be given to Mat Work students from The Pilates Foundation, but all candidates can apply and students are chosen based on their knowledge, experience and of course their strength. Only four students per year can be accepted, in order to guarantee space and time in this small studio. Each student must also complete the apprenticeship at Backlund Pilates Studio.

Pre-requisites

• The Candidate must have proof of previous mat-work training.
• The Candidate must show proof of sound proof of Anatomy and Physiology.
• The Candidate must have practised Pilates at Backlund Pilates Studio, or proof that they have attended a different Pilates Studio for a minimum of 50 hours.
• The Candidate must have a First Aid Certificate.
• The Candidate must show proof that she/he have taught Matwork for a minimum of 50 hours.
• The Candidate must send a full CV and a letter of motivation

Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Course Outline

The course is set over fourty (40) weeks and divided into four (4) terms, each ending with a workshop and full term review, which includes a written studio exam.

Workshops normally take place during a weekend afternoon. During the training year, students will also attend outside workshops, which are included in the course fee.

For more information on the course syllabus or how to enrol, please contact the studio or email us here.

Pre-requisites

• Students must attend a First Aid Course (Red Cross or St. John's Ambulance). The cost of this is not included in the training course fee.
• Students must also attend personal Pilates sessions before commencing their teacher training. These sessions must be at Backlund Pilates and immediately prior to their training. Minimum number of sessions are 25 for students w/classical dance background, or 50 for students w/o classical dance background

 

 

 

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