Pilates Teacher Training Program Course Catalog

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1 Pilates Teacher Training Program Course Catalog Atlas Pilates rd Ave, Seattle, WA (206) atlaspilates.com This school is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW. Inquiries or complaints regarding this private vocational school may be made to Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, th Avenue Southwest, Olympia, Washington Phone: Web: 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Program Introduction 3 Why Train with Atlas Pilates? Our Director of Education: Lori Coleman-Brown What Makes Atlas Pilates Different? What You Can Expect from the Atlas Pilates Teacher Training Program Our Facilities Program Description 5 Pilates Method Seminars Pilates Practicum Classroom and Tutoring Primary Reading and Resources Testing Grading and Transcripts Academic Calendar 9 Studio Business Hours Teacher Training Classroom Hours End of Program Dates Program Requirements and Policies 11 Tuition and Fees Cancellation and Refund Policy Other Program Requirements and Policies Attendance Requirements and Code of Conduct Program Admission Admission Requirements Application Checklist 12 2

3 PROGRAM INTRODUCTION The Atlas Pilates Teacher Training Program is designed to train students to effectively teach the original system of corrective exercise created and refined by Joseph H. Pilates. We re committed to advancing the overall quality of Classical Pilates instruction through skills-building, knowledge-sharing and elaboration on the sound fitness principles upon which the Pilates Method is based. Our experienced, knowledgeable, and practical Pilates Teacher-Trainers inspire and encourage students. The challenging, knowledge-rich, and supportive studio environment is geared towards the development of autonomy in new Pilates teachers and we strive to prepare new instructors for future professional success. Why train with Atlas Pilates? In today s competitive fitness industry, many companies seek to capitalize on the popularity of Pilates and the demand for new instructors by quickly and indiscriminately certifying large numbers of new teachers. We feel that by their very nature, those types of programs merely skim the work, dilute standards, and do a disservice to earnest students in search of quality training. Our program adheres to a traditional immersive approach to classical Pilates teacher training and requires up to a year of intensive study and testing. Atlas Pilates has earned a devoted following of Pilates teachers and clients who choose to take lessons in our studio. Our reputation is rooted in our fierce adherence to Classical Pilates principles and to our conscientious and sensitive employment of The Method to achieve transformative results. Over the years, we have been frequently approached by Pilates enthusiasts and studio owners who seek the sort of high-quality and practical training that can produce teachers of the caliber found at our studio. In 2014, after much careful consideration, we opened our studio to the next generation of Classical Pilates instructors because we strongly believe the world needs more well-trained instructors who share our passion for this remarkable vocation. Director of Education: Lori Coleman-Brown Beginning in the early 1980 s, our Director of Education Lori Coleman-Brown began learning Pilates directly from Joseph Pilates protégée Romana Kryzanowska. Under Romana s tutelage, Lori learned not only the exercise forms and rhythms, but also how to get results for clients by meeting individual needs with Romana s unique approach to the work. Lori began teaching Pilates in New York in 1986, 3

4 and relocated to Seattle in 1993 to open the first Pilates teacher training center in the Pacific Northwest, which she co-owned and directed for over 16 years. Lori has trained instructors locally, nationally and internationally, and continues to be a leading educator in the Classical Pilates world. Lori s Pilates education and her decades of experience, combined with her successful Physical Therapy practice, have earned her prominence in her field and the respect of her peers. In addition to managing our Teacher Training Program, Lori maintains a regular Pilates teaching calendar, gives presentations and facilitates workshops/workgroups, and teaches lessons at other studios and training centers. She is also responsible for developing our educational materials and maintaining the curriculum. What Makes Atlas Pilates Different? We are results-driven and focused on helping clients reach their goals through careful tailoring of their individual Pilates workouts. We avoid being dogmatic and formulaic. We re unabashed Pilates traditionalists, but find a satisfying amount of creative space within The Pilates Method. We never feel the urge to resort to the latest exercise fads or Pilates fusions. Our business has high standards. We pay attention to the details, we strive to be well organized, professional, and sustainable. We work hard to provide excellent customer service. We endeavor to exceed our clients service expectations and to help them to discover the joy of Pilates. Our approach is modern, specific, scientific and efficient. We find meaning in the work. It s rewarding, and we are inspired and energized by the amazing personal transformations we ve witnessed. What You Can Expect from the Atlas Pilates Teacher Training Program A traditionally patterned hands-on apprenticeship-style training with veteran instructors who were trained and certified by Joseph Pilates protegee Romana Kryzanowska. Immersion in a busy working studio with professional dedicated colleagues and a steady stream of clients with real issues and goals. Training in the ancillary skills important to a successful Pilates career, such as customer service, sales, scheduling, tracking and billing. Mentoring by Lori Coleman-Brown and feedback from other Atlas Pilates Staff Instructors who are readily available to answer questions. Exposure and opportunities to actively participate in our many educational, community and industry events. Maximum class size is 6 and the student/teacher ratio is 6:1. Atlas Pilates Staff In our busy working studio, Atlas Pilates experienced Staff Instructors teach Classical Pilates lessons daily to clients from all walks of life. Students enrolled in the Teacher Training Program observe the Instructors as they go about their work, and take weekly lessons with them as part of a Practicum. In addition to Lori Coleman-Brown, Staff Instructors currently include Teresa Shupe, Danielle Begorre, Liesbeth Robison, Danae Montreuil, Elana Jacobs, and Ginny Haley-Kanigel. A currentl ist of active instructors is always available on our website at Our Facilities 4

5 Atlas Pilates is located in Seattle s Belltown neighborhood. The studio equipped with a full array of authentic Gratz Pilates apparatus and other modern studio props and amenities. In addition to training equipment, our purpose-built studio uses sensor-controlled high efficiency daylight spectrum lighting. We take our indoor air quality seriously and use HEPA air filtration to remove dust and allergens, zero-voc finishes, and low emissions Ecosurfaces flooring. Job Placement Atlas Pilates does not provide formal job placement to graduates of our program, but graduates will have acquired the necessary skills and be qualified to begin working in our studio, other Pilates studios, Fitness Centers, Dance schools, College and University Pilates programs. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION There are Four Basic Components to the Teacher Training Program: A. Seminars B. Practicum C. Classroom and Tutoring D. Testing A. Seminars Expected Time Commitment: Approximately 42 Hours In three progressive weekend Seminars we explore the Classical Pilates exercise forms, practice the exercises, discuss the Pilates Method, and discuss underlying theory and philosophy. We logically and progressively arrange all Pilates exercises into useful toolkits from which a skilled instructor can construct effective exercise programs for individuals. Seminar Descriptions: Basic Systems Seminar Learn the Basic Pilates exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac, Mat, Chairs, Barrels and other apparatus. Explore the Pilates exercise philosophy and approach, with focus on the basic functional movements and relevant structural anatomy. Practice standard alignments, posture, muscular actions, and rhythms, in order to assist and challenge the body in action. Review and explore preparation for Pilates exercises and other breakdowns. Work on Fundamentals, employing the Principles of Pilates: Centering the 5

6 Powerhouse, Control, Concentration, Precision, Breath, Rhythm/Flow. Intermediate Systems Seminar Learn the Intermediate Pilates System exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac, Mat, Chairs, Barrels and other small apparatus. Work on better balance, awareness, and control in the body. Begin to develop power, endurance and release in proportion to what the body needs. Discuss the 5 parts of the mind- intelligence, memory, will, imagination and intuition and the powerful influence they have on developing the human potential. Review normal joint ranges of motion in the exercises and how they relate to functional postures. Put together combinations of exercises into workouts. Learn how to determine what to avoid for injuries and conditions. Learn to stand, move and provide assistance with your own powerhouse integrity. Advanced Systems Seminar Learn to see and do the Advanced System Pilates exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac, Mat, Pedi-pole, Guillotine, Chairs and Barrels and other small apparatus. Deeper understanding mentally and physically of the powerhouse for use in all directions and endeavors. Maximize the body s ability to exercise while employing all of the Pilates principles at the same time. Employing the Five Parts of The Mind. Break down Advanced Exercises in order to practice the parts, then reassemble. Decision making skills development, when to push, and when to refine in order to make progress. Practice transitions between exercises. B. Practicum Expected Time Commitment: Approximately 600 Hours In order to develop expert teaching skills, the practicum consists of 600 Hours, combined of required regular Pilates workouts, observation, assisting and practice teaching. Practicum hours must be finished within 12 months, unless a written extension is approved by the Program Director. Practicum Components: Pilates Workouts Observation and Assisting Practice Teaching Pilates Workouts: The regimen is approximately 150 Pilates Workouts (150 Hours) at the rate of approximately three workouts per week over the year of the Program. 6

7 Qualifying Workouts include: Workouts with Lori Coleman-Brown (1 per week) Self-directed Personal Workouts (1 per week) Workouts with Atlas Pilates Staff Instructors (1 per week) Workouts with Visiting Teachers (students are expected take advantage of these opportunities) Workouts need to be documented by the student in a Workouts Diary. Determination as to the sufficiency of frequency and total number of workouts is at the discretion of the Program Director. Observation and Assisting: During the course of the training, the student will focus on developing body literacy, the ability to read bodies and determine individual needs. Students are expected to practice the material, and to carefully observe experienced teachers who are body literate, fluent in the Pilates Method, and who employ the Method with their own styles to get positive results. Students are expected to unobtrusively observe real clients of varying ages, fitness levels, occupations in the Classical Pilates studio setting. Practical teaching skills development begins when instructors feel comfortable inviting students to regularly assist with clients. Practice Teaching: At an appropriate point during the course of the program, the student will transition from assisting teachers to practice teaching Pilates to other students and other healthy bodies. Teaching in the studio with experienced instructors nearby, is a safe way to accelerate skills building by repeating in practice what has been observed and studied. C. Classroom and Tutoring Expected time commitment: 40 Hours Classroom sessions are held at regular intervals throughout the program. These meetings give students the opportunity to ask questions and review comments from Observation & Assisting hours. Students also receive individualized help with problems, and private office hours with Lori Coleman-Brown are made available on occasion to discuss issues. D. Testing Completion of Program Hours is not sufficient to complete the Program. Successful completion also requires students to demonstrate a mastery of the material by passing three multi-part exams administered in progression over the course of the program. A student s failure to pass any of the tests in the timeframe allotted by the Program Director may result in dismissal from the program. Students may be permitted to make additional attempts to pass tests, in whole or in part, within the allotted time frame at the discretion of the program director. Basic (Fundamentals) Test (200 Hour Test): A practical assessment and a written exam 7

8 based on the Beginner System material. This test must be passed by Hour 280. Intermediate Test (400 Hour Test): A practical assessment and a written exam based on an Intermediate System material. This test must be passed by Hour 480. Advanced Test (600 Hour Test): A practical assessment and a written Exam based on an Advanced System material. This test must be passed within 80 hours of reaching Hour 600. The Practical Assessment component of a Test is generally 2-3 hours in length and consist of doing a workout at the prescribed level and teaching a client. Each level of assessment may also include a group mat class at that level. The Written Exam component of a Test is 2-5 hours in length and consists of a case study and a question and short answer portion. PRIMARY READING AND RESOURCES Handouts on Principles & Essentials (distributed during program) Anatomy of Movement (Revised Edition). By Blandine Calais-Germain. Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology. By Joseph H. Pilates. Pilates An Interactive Workbook: If You're Going To Do It, Do It Right. By Christina Maria Gadar. Your Health: A Corrective System of Exercising that Revolutionizes the Entire Field of Physical Education. By Joseph H. Pilates. Required and Recommended texts are listed and available for purchase on our website. (This list is subject to change.) GRADING AND TRANSCRIPTS Student records are maintained for 50 years, according to state law. Students can request copies of transcripts directly from the program director. We require the following for successful completion of our program: Minimum passing grade of 80% on all written exams Minimum passing grade of 80% on all practical exams 100% attendance for all seminars Completion of practicum hours (~600) which includes pilates workouts, observation and assisting, and teaching practice. 80% attendance rate for classroom and tutoring sessions throughout the year. 8

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10 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Assessments: September 2014 (Please schedule an appointment). Application Deadline: September 31 st, 2014 Program Start: Nov 1st, /2015 Pilates Method Seminar Schedule: Basic Seminar: November 1st-2nd, 2014 (Sat/Sun, total 14 hours) Intermediate Seminar: January 17th - 18th, 2015 (Sat/Sun, total 14 hours) Advanced Seminar: March 21st - 22nd, 2015 (Sat/Sun, total 14 hours) Studio Business Hours: Weekdays: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sat: 6:00 am - 12:00 pm Sun: Closed Teacher Training Classroom Hours: Mondays: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm Wednesdays: 7:00am - 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursdays: 8:00 am - 11:00 am Fridays: 7:00 am - 11:00 am The following holidays will be observed and tutoring and observation will not be held: New Year s Day, Independence Day, Christmas, Easter, Labor Day, and Memorial Day. End of Program Dates: The total length of the program is dependent on the student s ability to complete the required classroom/tutoring hours. We expect that most students will accomplish this within 12 months; however there may be opportunities to complete the program in a shorter amount of time if a student is able to come into the studio more frequently. Please discuss this with Lori Coleman-Brown when scheduling your assessment appointment. 10

11 TUITION AND FEES Assessment Fee (Non-refundable, Paid at time of Appointment) $ Registration Fee $ Practicum (Observation, Assisting, & Practice Teaching) Tuition $3, Books and Materials (Approximately) $ Classroom and Tutoring Tuition $1, Basic Seminar Fee $ Basic Test Fee (200 Hour Test) $ Intermediate Seminar Fee $ Intermediate Test Fee (400 Hour Test) $ Advanced Seminar Fee $ Advanced Test Fee (600 Hour Test) $ Tuition and Fees Subtotal $7, Required Pilates Lessons (Estimated*) $5, Program Grand Total $13, * Estimated costs based on two (2) private lessons per week for 12 months (104 total) The program director will determine the optimal mix of private and semi-private lessons based on the student s progress. Payment Plan Available. See Enrollment Agreement for Details. 11

12 CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY 1. Atlas Pilates will refund all monies paid by the Applicant (except for the Assessment Fee) if the Applicant is not accepted into the Program. In any instance where a starting class is cancelled by the school for any reason, all monies including the Assessment Fee will be refunded. 2. Atlas Pilates will refund all monies paid, except for the Assessment Fee, if the Applicant cancels within five business days (excluding Sundays and holidays) after the day the contract is signed or an initial payment is made, as long as the Applicant has not begun training. 3. The school may retain an established Registration Fee equal to ten percent of the total tuition cost, or one hundred dollars, whichever is less, if the applicant cancels past the fifth business day after signing the contract or making an initial payment. A Registration Fee is any fee charged by a school to process student applications and establish a student record system. 4. If training is terminated after the Student enters classes, the school may retain the Registration Fee, plus a percentage of the total Tuition as described in the following table: If Student completes this amount of training: School may keep this percentage of tuition: One week or up to 10%, whichever is less 10% More than one week (or 10%), whichever is less, but less than 25% 25% 25% through 50% 50% More than 50% 100% 5. When calculating Refunds, the official date of a Student s termination is the last day of recorded attendance: a. When the school receives notice of the Student s intention to discontinue the training program; or, b. When the Student is terminated for a violation of a published school policy which provides for termination; or, c. When a Student, without notice, fails to attend classes for thirty calendar days. 6. All Refunds must be paid within thirty calendar days of the student s official termination date. Other Program Requirements and Policies: Students are required to sign and return the standard Atlas Pilates LLC Release and Waiver of Liability, and to carry an Instructors Liability Insurance policy (with Atlas Pilates LLC 12

13 named as additional insured on the policy). Additional attempts to pass required tests, in whole or part, will require paying the Test Fees again. The Assessment Fee is non-refundable. Failure to submit full payment when due may result in late penalties, suspension from the program, or termination, at the discretion of the Program Director. During the course of the program there may be opportunities to earn money by working in the studio to help defray tuition costs and fees. Speak with the Program Director for more detailed information. Attendance Requirements and Code of Conduct: Students are expected to be present at the studio for practicum and classroom hours at least four (4) days per week. If a student must miss any hours or meetings, notification must be given as soon as possible. Absenteeism for more than 20% of the total classroom meetings constitutes cause for dismissal and his or her case will be reviewed by the program director with the likelihood of being dropped from the program. Additional grounds for dismissal include: Unsatisfactory progress in the program. Late tuition payment. Safety violations, including but not limited to: o Reckless behaviors that demonstrate a disregard for safety in the Pilates studio and/or contribute to creating a feeling that the studio is an unsafe or insecure environment. o Failure to correct misuse of equipment and apparatus, and continued unsafe displays or misapplication of exercises. o Willful disregard of important instructions that could reasonably be conceived to result in endangering the Student or others. All forms of bias including race, ethnicity, gender, disability, national origin, and creed as well as other forms of obstructive and/or obnoxious behavior which disrupts proper order. Theft or damage to the Studio premises. Being under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. 13

14 PROGRAM ADMISSION Atlas Pilates seeks personalities that reflect Pilates passion and purpose. As you will be training to work with others, your energy, interest and attention to detail will be critical in this interview process. Admission to the Program is at the sole discretion of the Program Director. (Rejected applicants will be provided with documentation of our reasons for rejection.) Admissions Requirements: A. Proof of Applicant s completion of Prerequisite Pilates Hours. B. A Written Application and Resume. C. Practical Assessment. A. Prerequisite Pilates Hours We expect applicants to have taken at least six months of rigorous Pilates lessons with reputable Classical Pilates instructors. Admissions preference is given to Applicants who have met the prerequisite hours with Atlas Pilates instructors. Determination of quality and sufficiency of prerequisite hours is at the sole discretion of our Program Director. Documentation of prerequisite hours is required and the program Director may want to discuss your progress with prior teachers. B. Written Application Completed application packet including necessary documents, e.g. questionnaire, waiver, resume. C. Practical Assessment Applicants are subject to a pre-admission assessment with the Program Director. The Assessment is around two hours long and is comprised of a Pilates applicant workout demonstration and an interview. Your assessment workout (physical portion) should take no more than one hour. You will be expected to perform fluidly without assistance and must have working knowledge of how to set-up equipment accurately and safely. A non-refundable Assessment Fee of $ is due at this time. D. Education and Age Requirements Applicant must be 18 years or older and have a minimum of two years post-secondary education. APPLICATION CHECKLIST Prior Sessions documentation A current resume 14

15 A Doctor s letter stating student has no physical or medical limitations that would prohibit safe training and participation in our program Written Application with the following forms: Applicant Questionnaire Medical Form and Waiver Enrollment agreement 15

16 Pilates Teacher Training Catalog, Vol. 1, Date of Publication: August, Atlas Pilates LLC rd Ave, Seattle, WA (206) Managing Members Atlas Pilates LLC: Teresa L. Shupe and Christopher J. Meffie Director of Education: Lori Coleman-Brown This school is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW. Inquiries or complaints regarding this private vocational school may be made to Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, th Avenue Southwest, Olympia, Washington Phone: Web: 16