Teacher Certification Program

Pilates Place has developed a unique program that leads to a certification issued by Pilates Place LLC.  The studio uses multiple sources of information to provide you, the teacher in training with the best possible tools in the industry.  You will receive extensive direct instruction, media, and other unique methodology.  Pilates Place requires 500-600 hours of study.  The goal of Pilates Place is to prepare you to communicate to your clients the history, principles and practical applications of Joseph Pilates’ amazing method! The curriculum at Pilates Place was designed to align with the PMA standards.  
 
Once all course work is satisfactorily completed our comprehensive program meets all requirements needed to sit for the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) certification exam.  The PMA is an independent, third party affiliation, which was developed to help promote proper Pilates training and education.

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CERTIFICATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
 
All participants must agree to and sign the non-compete form issued by Pilates Place.  All participants will be required to do the following:
 
1. Purchase the required materials
 
2. Abide by the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) code of ethics as listed in the PMA Certification Study Guide
 
3. Keep a log of all their hours minimum requirements:
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a. Observation – 50 hours
b. Class time – 50 hours ( pre-requisite)
c. Self study in studio – 50 hours
d. Practice teaching (not paid) – 50 hours total    * 25 hours co-teach, 25 hours independently teach
e. Reading, homework, etc.  100 hours
f. Video’s  to be watched at home – 10-20 hours
g. Workshops  – 4- 8 hours
h. Direct instruction – 80 – 100 hours
i. CPR and first aid training – 4- 6 hours
j. Study groups or self study for PMA exam – 25- 50 hours
k. Total hours must be a minimum of 500 to 600 hours (includes all the above).
 
4. All participants must complete CPR training
 
5. Should you and Pilates Place agree that you work at the studio you will be paid the apprenticeship rate of $25 per hour for the first 100 hours.  Standing Pilates sessions will be offered to you at a discounted rate of 10% depending on the number of hours per week that you work.
   
6. Pass Pilates Place written exam and practical test
 
7. (16) continuing Education Credits (CECs) are required every 2 years to maintain certification status