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1 Teacher Training Academy 2017 CATALOG 2201 NE 65th St. Seattle, WA (206) vitalitypilates.com/education

2 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 (360)

3 CONTENTS Facilitators 1 Mission Statement & Goals 3 Comprehensive Equipment Certificate Program 4 Training Schedule 6 Midterms & Finals 9 Completion of the Program 11 Cost of Training 12 Refund Policy 13 Additional Policies 15 President: Hilery Avritt Vice President: Lawrence Tamkin CEO: Cory Brown VOLUME 26

4 Welcome to Vitality Pilates! We are excited that you are interested in a career as a Pilates instructor. This handbook is designed to provide you with an in-depth introduction to the Teacher Training Academy. You ll find information about the facilitators, what to expect in your training, and important administrative policies and procedures. We welcome students from all fitness levels and educational backgrounds and provide a flexible training experience to meet the pace and goals of the individual. Many of our students come from the worlds of dance, yoga, sports, and massage therapy, while others are transitioning from an office setting to a studio classroom. Some of our most gifted instructors have struggled with their own fitness goals or have recovered from injury. No matter which path brings you to Vitality Pilates, the Teacher Training Academy supports your professional and personal growth. We look forward to answering any questions you may have about the Teacher Training Academy. For assistance please education@vitalitypilates.com. Visit vitalitypilates.com/education for more information and the upcoming training schedule. The Teacher Training Academy Team

5 FACILITATORS Adena Atkins PMA-CPT Administrative Program Director & Facilitator For Adena Atkins, a love for movement is closely tied to a passion for music. While studying opera, she turned to Pilates to improve posture and body awareness. She was hooked by the precision and accessibility of Pilates. Adena received her comprehensive certificate with Body Arts and Science International in her native California, training directly under Kristi Cooper White, founder of Anytime Pilates. Along the way, Adena has worked with master teachers Bonnie Sessions, Lisa Johnson, and Kathy Van Patten. Adena has taught in a variety of settings, from a physical therapy office, to a converted wine cellar, all the way up to award winning studios like Modern Pilates and Vitality Pilates. As an instructor Adena is both patient and exacting. Adena holds her BM in songwriting from the Berklee College of Music. Vera Bullen PMA-CPT Admissions Director & Facilitator vera@vitalitypilates.com Vera Bullen s lifelong passion for movement richly informs her Pilates instruction. A dancer since childhood, Vera earned her BA in Dance and Drama from the University of Washington. She earned her MA in Dance Studies from Laban in London. Afterwards, she earned her MA in Creative and Performing Arts from the University of Auckland in New Zealand where she was hired as a Senior Tutor of Dance. After teaching three years, she returned to Seattle, teaching ballet to children a total of 13 years. In 2010, she received her comprehensive certificate with Vitality and began teaching on the TTA program in Autumn Needles PMA-CPT Education and Guidance Director & Facilitator autumn@vitalitypilates.com Autumn Needles began dancing and practicing yoga as a child and first encountered Pilates as a young dancer at Smith College. She received her 200- hour yoga teacher certification in As a yoga teacher, Autumn developed an even deeper appreciation for the precision and discipline of Pilates and what it added to her teaching. She received her Pilates mat certificate in 2009, and taught mat classes for two years before joining Vitality s Teacher Training program in 2011, receiving her Comprehensive Certificate and joining Vitality s team in early When teaching, Autumn asks herself, How can I best help people find comfort, ease and pleasure in their bodies? She loves finding ways for people of any shape, size, or ability to find strength and balance. 1

6 Mission Statement Vitality Teacher Training Academy offers trainees the intensive study and experience they need to tailor the Pilates Method to the client s individual needs. We integrate the Pilates Method with adaptive applications based on an evolving understanding of the human body. Goals Impart comprehensive knowledge of the classical and contemporary Pilates repertoire. Integrate the Pilates method into their own personal practice. Modify and progress individual exercises for client success. Uphold professional standards within the Pilates industry. Retain a strong foundation of Pilates history and principles. Have a comprehensive understanding of the major pieces of traditional Pilates equipment. Impart knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology as they relate to Pilates. Periodically assess client postural and movement patterns. Appropriately address a diverse client population. Recognize the appropriate scope of practice as Pilates instructors. Empower their clients for success. Design intelligent client sessions and long term programs. Embody the key principles of Alignment, Breath, Centering, Concentration, Control, Flow, and Precision. 2

7 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Applicants must possess a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Diploma, conduct an in-person interview, and complete a minimum of three months of preparatory Pilates classes at Vitality Pilates. Class costs are included in the tuition. 3

8 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Vitality Pilates Teacher Training Academy was founded in 2005 Comprehensive training on the Pilates Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Mat. Supplemental training on the Foam Roller, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Ped-O-Pull & Small Props. Access to three Vitality Pilates studios in Seattle to take classes and for studio practice time. Study of anatomy, pathology, and postural analysis as they relate to Pilates. Cutting edge perspective with firm commitment to the integrity of the original work. Maximum class size: 12 1:12 teacher-to-student ratio. COMPREHENSIVE EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE Students spend one year training in the foundational principles of Pilates and study the original work of Joseph Pilates. The curriculum includes the full spectrum of Pilates equipment and props as well as anatomy, kinesiology and pathology as they relate to Pilates. Through this program, students are eligible to test for and receive a Comprehensive Equipment Certificate. This program takes approximately 13 months to complete for a total of 450 required hours. Fulfill 180 training hours Pass all quizzes and midterms with a minimum score of 70% Fulfill 75 observation hours Fulfill 75 personal practice hours Fulfill 120 practice teaching hours Pass all final exams with a minimum score of 70% TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY A maximum of 90 previously earned training hours may be accepted by the Vitality Pilates Teacher Training Academy at the discretion of the Admissions Director upon acceptance into the program. Transferring credits may shorten the program and reduce tuition costs. Relevant credits from other institutions may include Pilates mat certificate, reformer certificate, and related movement field certificates, diplomas, or degrees. FACILITIES Vitality Fitness Inc., also known as Vitality Pilates, was founded in The Teacher Training Academy was founded in Vitality Pilates operates three different locations within the Seattle metropolitan area. 4

9 TRAINING LOCATION The front classroom at Ravenna (NE Seattle) contains eight Tower/Reformer convertible units, eight magic circles, foam rollers, splits platforms, jumpboard platforms, long boxes, overballs, hand weights and Pilates dowels. The back classroom contains seven Wunda Chairs, one Ped-O-Pull, one Ladder Barrel, one Reformer with box & jumpboard platform, one Trapeze/Cadillac, two arc barrels, one Spine Corrector, seven mats, magic circles, foam rollers, overballs, swiss balls, assorted therabands and hand weights. ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS Two additional Vitality Pilates locations, Mount Baker (S Seattle) and Phinney Ridge (NW Seattle) have similar equipment for trainees to conveniently review their curriculum, practice teach, take classes, and observe sessions. REQUIRED TEXTS Vitality Pilates Teacher Training Manuals (supplied by Vitality Pilates on the first training day) Biel, A. Trail Guide to the Body 5th Edition Spiral Bound Staugaard-Jones, J. The Anatomy of Exercise & Movement: For the Study of Dance, Pilates, Sports and Yoga Isacowitz, R. & Clippinger, K. Pilates Anatomy Pilates, J. Return to Life Through Contrology RECOMMENDED READING Pilates Method Alliance, Pilates Certification Study Guide Myers, T. Anatomy Trains PhysicalMind Institute. Anatomy of Pilates Biel, A. Trail Guide to the Body Student Handbook Isacowitz, R. Pilates Kapit, E. Anatomy Coloring Book Franklin, E. Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery HOURS BREAKDOWN PERSONAL PRACTICE You must complete these hours by reviewing exercises with fellow trainees, being taught by fellow trainees and taking group classes & private lessons with a certified Pilates instructor. You are required to take at least 10 private lessons with a certified Vitality Instructor. These 10 lessons are offered at a discounted rate of $45/hour. You may reserve a spot in a scheduled group class within two hours of the start time, but please step out of class (or observe instead) if the class is at capacity and a paying client decides to drop in. 5

10 OBSERVATION These must be spent observing a certified instructor teaching either a private lesson or group class at Vitality Pilates or another studio. Always ask the instructor for permission before observing, observe from a distance and do not intimidate or disturb the clients. Take only hand-written notes (no recording) and turn off all electronic devices/ringers. You will be given an observation template to focus your attention during each session. PRACTICE TEACHING Within these hours, you must meet the following requirements: minimum of half the required hours teaching group classes (three or more students) and half the required hours teaching private and duet lessons (two students maximum) to trainees and volunteer friends. Practice teaching is time you spend teaching anyone: trainees, friends, volunteers and the general public. You must pass your safety quiz before you practice teach. These lessons are free of charge and can range from casual to formal. For legal purposes, your students must fill out a waiver before the start of their first lesson. This is part of creating an account in MindBody: vitalitypilates.com/signup. TRAINING DAYS These are the hours you spend while attending Wednesday and Saturday training sessions with facilitators learning curriculum, anatomy, etc. TEACHER TRAINING SCHEDULE There are 24 11am-6pm Saturday trainings spread throughout the year (12 in each term). There are 40 Wednesday 7:30-9pm trainings spread throughout the year (20 in each term). Fall Term runs from September March and Spring Term runs from March August. If you miss a Sarturday training day, you must hire your facilitators to cover the missed curriculum with you for a fee of $60/per hour, with an hour minimum being charged. OVERVIEW OF TRAINING DAYS Training days include a selection of the following: Introduction of concepts & theory Learning the Pilates exercise curriculum & teaching practice Anatomy lecture Curriculum quiz & teaching quiz 6

11 GENERIC COURSE OUTLINE EVERY OTHER SATURDAY 11AM-6PM WEDNESDAYS 7:30-9PM WEDNESDAY ORIENTATION SATURDAY Point/label quiz Anatomy Lecture, Fundamental Mat WEDNESDAY Teaching Practice WEDNESDAY Anatomy Exploration SATURDAY Safety quiz at lunch Curriculum/Teaching Quizzes Anatomy lecture, Beginning Mat, Foam Roller WEDNESDAY Teaching Practice WEDNESDAY Anatomy Exploration SATURDAY Curriculum/Teaching Quizzes Anatomy Lecture, Beginning Reformer WEDNESDAY Teaching Practice WEDNESDAY Anatomy Exploration SATURDAY Curriculum/Teaching Quizzes Anatomy Lecture, Beginning Cadillac WEDNESDAY Teaching Practice WEDNESDAY Anatomy Exploration SATURDAY Curriculum/Teaching Quizzes Anatomy Lecture, Beginning Chair, Ladder Barrel/Ped O Pull/Spine Corrector WEDNESDAY Teaching Practice WEDNESDAY Anatomy Exploration SATURDAY Curriculum/Teaching Quizzes Anatomy lecture, Intermediate Mat Check ins WEDNESDAY Teaching Practice SATURDAY Final Exam WEDNESDAY Anatomy Exploration SATURDAY Curriculum/Teaching Quizzes Pathology Lecture, Intermediate Reformer WEDNESDAY Teaching Practice WEDNESDAY Anatomy Exploration SATURDAY Curriculum/Teaching Quizzes Pathology Exploration, Intermediate Cadillac WEDNESDAY Teaching Practice WEDNESDAY Anatomy Exploration SATURDAY Curriculum/Teaching Quizzes Intermediate Chair, Advanced Mat WEDNESDAY Teaching Practice WEDNESDAY Anatomy Exploration SATURDAY Curriculum/Teaching Quizzes Postural Analysis, Advanced Reformer WEDNESDAY Teaching Practice WEDNESDAY Anatomy Exploration SATURDAY MindBody Training Advanced Cadillac, Advanced Chair Get ready for Midterms or Finals SATURDAY Midterm & Finals Day 7

12 QUIZ OVERVIEW Grading is pass/fail, with a minimum requirement of 70% on each quiz to pass. Quiz results will be placed in your student folders within 7 days. If you miss or fail any quiz, you must retake the quiz during the next training day. FIRST SATURDAY: POINT & LABEL QUIZ This quiz requires students to demonstrate an understanding of basic anatomy by naming and locating major bones and muscles. This quiz lets the instructors know how much anatomical knowledge you have before the training starts and does not need to be retaken if you do not pass! SECOND SATURDAY: SAFETY QUIZ In order to practice teach at the studio on anyone other than fellow trainees, you must pass your safety quiz. The quiz requires you to demonstrate a basic understanding of safety precautions when teaching Pilates. The section in the manual to study is titled First Lesson Teaching Guidelines. After you have passed this quiz, you will receive keys to the studio of your choice and can begin teaching friends and family. CURRICULUM QUIZ There are nine quizzes throughout the term; each requires students to demonstrate an understanding of the equipment set up and choreography of a selection of Pilates exercises presented in the previous training session. You will be asked to perform one or more exercises from a choice of three on a card. If you cannot physically perform any of the three choices offered, you may teach the exercises to the facilitator or ask for three other exercises to choose from. Please note: you will not be able to refer to notes once you are given the card. Grading is based on these elements for a total of 10 points: Equipment setting Start Choreography Finish Principles: alignment, breath, centering, concentration, control, flow, precision TEACHING QUIZ Each training day, there will be a 5-minute, three exercise teaching quiz. You may choose the exercises you will teach a few days ahead of the training session so you have time to practice. Teaching notes are not allowed. The facilitator will give you feedback on your teaching, paying attention to the following for a total of 10 points: 8

13 Verbalizes exercises with detail & clarity (2) Logical lesson plan & smooth class flow (2) Integration of Pilates Principles (1) (alignment, breath, centering, concentration, control, flow, precision) Provides individual verbal & tactile feedback (1) Offers modifications & keeps clients safe (1) Knowledge of equipment settings (1) Shows confidence & inspiring energy (1) Voice projection & variance (1) MIDTERMS These exams are taken on the same day and are on the training calendar. Grading is pass/fail, with a minimum requirement of 70% on the midterm exams. Passing grades on the coursework and midterms are required to become eligible for a Mat teaching certificate and to advance to Level 2 training. Midterms are only offered twice a year. If you need to make up any portion of the midterm, you need to pay a facilitator the tutoring rate of $60 per hour, or wait until the next midterm exams are administered. Exam results will be mailed ( ed) within 30 days. CURRICULUM This exam consists of 25 fundamental to intermediate exercises pulled from the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac and Chair curriculum. This exam requires students to demonstrate the same skills learned in all previous curriculum quizzes. This midterm does not include any advanced exercises. TEACHING This exam consists of teaching a 20-minute class to fellow trainees drawn from the fundamental advanced Mat curriculum. Teaching notes are not allowed. ANATOMY This exam is a 10-question short essay exam that requires students to demonstrate the material studied over the entire term. In addition to studying the required texts, refer to the anatomy study guides, anatomy lecture notes and slides to help you prepare for the exam. Studying with fellow trainees is strongly encouraged if students find anatomy particularly challenging (these hours are not counted towards program requirements). PATHOLOGY This exam is a 25 question, multiple choice written exam that requires students to demonstrate an understanding of pathologies as they relate to safe Pilates practice. 9

14 FINAL EXAMS Written final exam dates are published in the Training Schedule and can be taken in any order. Exams are taken once Term 2 is completed. Final exams can be taken before all required hours have been completed. If an extension is granted, final exams must be completed within 18 months of the official start date. Any exams can be taken up to four times; you must pay the tutoring fee of $60 per hour to retake them. Grading is pass/fail, with a minimum requirement of 70% on each final exam to be eligible for program completion. Exam results will be mailed ( ed) within 30 days. ANATOMY FINAL This written exam consists of short essay questions, based on your knowledge of anatomy as it relates to the Pilates repertoire. The estimated time need to complete this exam is 3 hours. Independent study is recommended to prepare for this exam, and some students opt to meet with a facilitator for an hour or two ($60 per hour) to prepare for this exam. PATHOLOGY This written exam consists of short essay questions, based on the pathology section in the manual, and training day lectures. The estimated time for this exam is 2+ hours. PILATES HISTORY/THEORY/PRINCIPLES This written exam consists of short essay questions, which requires a historical understanding of Joseph Pilates and the creation of Pilates as a movement discipline, and an understanding of Pilates principles and teaching theory. The estimated time for this exam is 1.5+ hours. TEACHING For this exam, the trainee will invite a facilitator to observe one of their regularly scheduled 50-minute group classes. The exam criteria are the same as for the teaching quizzes and the midterm. Teaching notes are not allowed. CURRICULUM During the curriculum exam, the trainee will show a fundamental, beginning, intermediate and advanced progression for 5 advanced exercises. The trainee will be supplied with a list of 16 exercises in advance, and must pick 5 from a minimum of three different apparatus. This final requires demonstration of the progressions. The grading criteria for this exam is the same as the curriculum quizzes and the midterm. No notes are allowed during the final, however, the trainee must bring a written copy of the progressions to the final. This exam takes 1 hours. 10

15 COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM You ll be given timesheets for each month in electronic and paper versions to track your hours. The timesheets are broken down into the categories listed on page 4 of this catalog. Record your hours on the same days as you complete them. Keep backup copies in a safe place, and keep a running tally of the hours you have left to complete so it is easier to stay on track. Upon completion you will submit your timesheets to the Administrative Program Director. Generally, trainees will dedicate about 15 hours per week while in the program. Trainees working through the program at an accelerated rate may need to double this time commitment. Vitality Pilates Teacher Training Program is a singular course in Pilates and does not require any additional sequence of courses. Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn a Comprehensive Equipment Certificate. This certificate will verify that trainees have completed a minimum of 450 hours in Pilates teacher training and passed all coursework. BECOMING PMA CERTIFIED The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) is the international, not-for-profit, professional association and certifying agency dedicated to the teachings of Joseph H. and Clara Pilates. The PMA is the only organization that offers certification in the Pilates Method, however the PMA is not in itself a training organization. You are eligible to test for certification with the PMA only after receiving a comprehensive training certificate, such as we offer. Upon receiving your certificate, you can pursue certification at pilatesmethodalliance.org. 11

16 FEES TUITION $5,900 Upon acceptance into the Teacher Training Program, the entire tuition fee is due, unless a financing agreement is in place. ADDITIONAL FEES $150 Required textbooks $30 Key Payment (includes all three studios) $45 Private Lessons with Vitality instructors (10 required) $60 Make-up Sessions (Hourly Fee) $25 Replacement Certificate of Completion 12

17 REGISTRATION Completion of enrollment paperwork and a deposit of $1000 secures registration. The deposit is credited toward total tuition. Immediately upon placing the deposit, trainees may begin taking regular studio classes at Vitality Pilates. If a trainee chooses to withdraw from the program after taking preparatory classes but before training days begin, the trainee is responsible for the cost of the classes taken. This cost will be subtracted from the deposit before a refund (if applicable) will be issued. Currently the cost per class is $25. PAYMENT Upon acceptance, the trainee can pay the remaining tuition in full or utilize our payment plan. There is a 5% fee added to the remaining tuition financed with a payment plan. Payments are split into equal monthly installments (up to 10) and begin the first day of the month that training starts. All subsequent payments occur on the first day of the month. Monthly payments are made electronically by credit card/ debit card. CHANGE OF STATUS EXTENDED PARTICIPATION Extended participation beyond the terms of the enrolment agreement is available for an additional charge. Students must submit a change of status form to extend participation along with payment. Third term: $1,900 (includes classes, studio use and training days) Single training day: $109 (no studio use or classes) Monthly Extension: $79 per month LEAVE OF ABSENCE Should a trainee require a leave of absence, they must submit a change of status form. The trainee will schedule a return interview with one or more facilitators before returning. REFUND POLICY This school is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW. Inquiries or complaints regarding this or any other private vocational school may be made to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, th Avenue SW, PO Box 43105, Olympia, Washington ( ) 1. The school must refund all money paid if the applicant is not accepted. This includes instances where a starting class is canceled by the school. 2. The school must refund all monies paid if the applicant cancels within five business days (excluding Sundays and holidays) after the day the contract is signed, as long as the applicant has not begun training. 3. The school may retain an established registration fee equal to 10 percent of the total tuition cost, or $100, whichever is less, if the applicant cancels after 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. 13

18 4. When calculating refunds, the official start date of a student s program is determined by the first day of recorded attendance for any studio orientation, preparatory Pilates class, private lesson, workshop, or observation class. If training is terminated after the student enters classes, the school may retain the registration fee established under (3) of this subsection, plus a percentage of the total tuition as described in the following table: If the student completes this amount of training: The school may keep this percentage of the tuition cost: 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: When the school receives notice of the student s intention to discontinue the training program in writing; OR When the student is terminated for a violation of a published school policy which provides for termination; OR 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. Discontinued Programs If the school discontinues instruction in any program after students enter training, including circumstances where the school changes its location, students must be notified in writing of such events and are entitled to a pro-rated refund of all tuition and fees paid unless comparable training is arranged for by the school and agreed upon, in writing, by the student. A written request for such a refund must be made within 90 days from the date the program was discontinued or relocated, and the refund must be paid within 30 days after receipt of such request. Termination by the School A student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress, violates safety regulations, interferes with other students work, is disruptive, obscene, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or does not make timely tuition payments, is subject to immediate termination. Cancellation of Classes The school reserves the right to cancel a starting class if the number of students enrolling is insufficient. Such a cancellation will be considered a rejection by the school and will entitle the student to a full refund of all money paid. 14

19 ADDITIONAL POLICIES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Vitality Pilates Teacher Training Academy does not discriminate against students or potential students on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for your disability, please make your request in writing upon application to the program. Upon acceptance into the program, an additional meeting to implement the agreed upon accommodation will be required. ATTENDANCE If a trainee misses Saturday training sessions, then they are required to make up the hours with a facilitator. Training days are made up by scheduling private lecture time with a facilitator at $60 per hour. This fee represents the additional time and energy to prepare for these lessons. 3+ hours is recommended to make up a training day. STUDENT PROGRESS Satisfactory student progress includes: Attending training days Completing coursework Passing weekly curriculum and teaching quizzes Passing midterms Passing final exams Fulfilling 10+ hours per week engaging in personal practice, observation and practice teaching. If a student falls behind in any of the above mentioned categories, the trainee will be placed on probation and an action plan will be agreed upon in order to ensure successful completion. If the student falls enough behind that an action plan is not possible, then a change of status should be considered. PROBATION If some of the following conditions apply and progress isn t satisfactory, a trainee may be put on probation and action plan will be agreed upon in order to ensure successful completion. Trainees have two weeks to make up the missed training days, coursework or quizzing. Those who fail to make up missed hours will be put on probation. Trainees on probation then have an two additional weeks to make up the missed training days, coursework or quizzes or risk expulsion/termination from the program. Trainees must obtain materials from all missed classes by requesting handouts and quizzes from the facilitators. Trainees must schedule missed midterms and finals with individual facilitators at a rate of $60/per hour. 15

20 DISMISSAL/TERMINATION A trainee who repeatedly fails to maintain satisfactory progress as outlined above, violates safety regulations, interferes with other trainees learning, is disruptive, obscene, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or does not make timely tuition payments, is subject to immediate termination. Readmission may be considered after the original payment agreement is paid in full and conduct issues have been resolved. A $500 re-entry fee is required, and the trainee must go through the admissions process again to determine reacceptance into the program. VITAL INFORMATION UPDATES Please inform us if you move, change phone numbers and/or need to update contact information. Please inform facilitators if you have hurt/injured yourself, started taking any major medication, have any emerging or chronic injuries and conditions, or become pregnant during your training. HARASSMENT PROCEDURE To report an incident of harassment, a harassment incident report form must be filled out, scanned, and submitted to the Administrative Director. STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: To report a grievance, the Administrative Director first. If you would like to report the incident to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, contact them at th Ave SW PO Box 43105, Olympia, Washington , (360) TRANSCRIPTS A copy of your transcript may be requested by contacting the Administrative Director in writing. In your request, please provide your year of completion, social security number and current address. Requests may take up to two weeks. STUDENT RECORDS Student records will be maintained by the school for 50 years or until the school closes. If the school closes, records may be forwarded to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. Upon graduation, each student will be given a copy of his or her transcript. These records should be maintained indefinitely by the student. Students may request copies by writing the school. Student records are available for review by the student at any time. REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE Replacement Certificates may be requested for a fee of $25. Send requests to the Administrative Program Director. CATALOG POLICIES You will be held to the policies in place upon your entry into the program, regardless of later updates to the catalog. TIMELINESS & ATTENDANCE Please be on time for training Saturdays and sign in every morning and afternoon, as well as Wednesday evening sessions. /text a facilitator if you will be late or absent due to unforeseen circumstances or illness. Please inform a facilitator in advance if you have a planned absence. 16

21 EQUIPMENT Please share the equipment among trainees of all levels or according to the facilitator s instructions. Clean the equipment thoroughly and return props to their proper locations after each session. INVOLVEMENT Ask questions related directly to training topics. We love questions! Refrain from contributing lengthy stories, suggestions or providing information on other modalities unless invited to by the facilitator. Participate as a trainee but monitor your floor time so the facilitators have the maximum amount of time to convey their knowledge. PRACTICE TEACHING & PERSONAL PRACTICE Be aware of the studio class schedule and plan your sessions accordingly, during non-peak usage times. Always yield equipment and space use to Vitality staff, if requested. Notice your position in the studio and space yourself so that others have room. Please leave one reformer between you and anyone else working in the same room, if space allows. Use a quiet voice when others are using the same space. Keep laughter low and make sure it is contained within your student-teacher space. Do not chat about non-training topics in spaces where others are concentrating; remove yourself to the lobby to socialize. TAKING CLASSES Be the first to step out of a full class. You must be experienced in Pilates before taking a level 3 class. Your facilitators will give you permission to attend Level 3 & 4 classes when you are ready. OBSERVATION When observing a class, avoid drawing attention. Try to shift your focus throughout the hour so that you avoid focusing on a specific client for too long. Ask the instructor if you want to observe a private lesson. Sit a respectful distance from clients and equipment. Observe quietly and turn off electronic devices. STUDIO CARE & LOCK UP PROCEDURES Clean equipment and props thoroughly and return all equipment and props to their proper place. You will sign a key agreement and be walked through proper opening/closing and studio procedures at the time you receive your keys. Make sure all doors and windows to the outside are locked and secured before being the last one out. Turn off all lights, unless noted otherwise. Make sure there are no clients or trainees left in the studio before locking up! TEACH ONLY WHAT YOU KNOW WELL All trainees have an important responsibility to teach only what they know well. Please be careful not to introduce incorrect or confusing information to fellow trainees. The information that trainees process in their first few weeks of training can have a big impact on their learning and the way they process future information. Only teach what is firmly in your knowledge level. Without exception, do not introduce non-pilates modalities, or information that has not explicitly been introduced on training days. If you find yourself teaching something that you are confused about, tell your fellow trainee(s) so that they do not incorporate incorrect information. If a fellow trainee asks you a question that you are unsure of, say I don t know. Do not hypothesize. Later, once a firm foundation has been laid for both Level 1 and Level 2 trainees, students can hypothesize as peers. Stay humble and open to learning from peers. Be mindful of giving appropriate feedback and pace your feedback responsibly. Trainees are more sensitive to receiving feedback than they admit. Do not give feedback from a place of personal frustration as you face physical challenges. 17

22 BECOMING AN EMERGENCY SUB When you pass the midterm, Adena: As an emergency sub, you are compensated $10 for each class taught as well as recording double practice teaching hours. EMPLOYMENT AT VITALITY PILATES The Teacher Training Academy does not state or imply that employment, occupational advancement, or certification are guaranteed upon completion of the program. After completion, you may apply for a teaching position through Vitality Pilates Human Resources Manager, however employment at Vitality Pilates is not inherent with enrollment. 18

23 STUDIO LOCATIONS Mount Baker 3603 S McClellan Street Seattle, WA (206) Located across the street from the Mount Baker Park, our Mount Baker studio is conveniently located between Leschi and Columbia City. Phinney Ridge 7216 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA (206) Located in the heart of Phinney Ridge, just north of the zoo between Ballard and Greenlake. Ravenna 2201 Northeast 65th Street Seattle, WA (206) Located in the heart of Ravenna, across from Zeeks Pizza. There is ample parking available south of 65th. GET STARTED TODAY! education@vitalitypilates.com for more information, or to schedule a meeting with an Admissions Director. 19