Pilates Mat Program Hours Breakdown
Pilates history and Philosophy:1.5
Anatomy: 4
Special populations and applications: 4
Pilates repertoire: 5.5
Observation: 25
Teaching: 25
Self-practice:35
Total Hours: 100
Pilates Reformer Program Hours Breakdown assumes Mat Course completion
Set-ups: 1
Special populations: 2
Pilates repertoire:10
Safety considerations: 2
Teaching: 24
Self-practice: 18
Observation: 18
Total Hours: 75+
Pilates Cadillac/Tower Program Hours Breakdown assumes Mat and Reformer Course completion
Set-up & Safety: 1
Special Populations & Angles: 2
Pilates Repertoire: 12
Observation: 15
Teaching: 20
Self-Practice: 25
Total hours: 75+
Additional Apparatuses for Full Certification
50 hours Chair (10 in class hours, 10 hours practice teach, 22 hours self practice, 8 hours of observation)
-50 hours Ladder barrel (10 in class hours, 10 hours practice teach, 22 hours self practice, 8 hours of observation)
-25 hours other barrels (8 in class hours, 5 hours practice teach, 8 hours self practice, and 4 hours observation)
-25 hours Injuries, special populations, (5 in class hours, 10 hours practice teach and 10 hours observation)
-50 hours props (2 hours Foam Roller, 2 hours Ball, 2 hours Fitness Circle, 2 hours TheraBand, 2 hours Bosu, 1 hour Spine Supporter)
-45 Advanced repertoire (learn all advanced exercises on apparatuses): 15 hours in class (2hrs for chair, 2 hrs for Ladder, 3hrs for barrels, 4 hrs for Reformer, 3 hrs Cadillac), 8 practice teach, 15 self practice, 12 observation
Total hours: 245
*Full Certification requires 495 hours of practice and in class study as well as observation and practice teaching. It requires at least 2 years to complete.
*It is suggested to take the courses in order After taking at least 20 hours of Pilates classes.
*Suggested Order: Pilates is a system. While it can be done in community. It was originally designed using multiple apparatuses/Props Customized to the individual needs of each client.
Mat
Reformer
Cadillac/Tower
Chair
Barrels
Injuries and Special Populations
Props
Advanced/Elite Repertoire
