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Pilates Teacher Training Program 2014-2015 Course Catalog Atlas Pilates 2612 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

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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 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 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 started 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 2

3 needs with Romana s unique approach to the work. Lori began teaching Pilates in New York in 1986, 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 enough creative space within The Pilates Method to satisfy. 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 Atlas Pilates Teacher Training Program? A traditionally patterned hands-on vocational apprenticeship 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 real 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 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. Facilities Atlas Pilates is located in the heart of Seattle s Belltown neighborhood. We have a full array of authentic Gratz Pilates apparatus, including: Reformers, Cadillac Trapeze Tables, Wunda Chairs, Electric Chair, Arm Chair, Guillotine, High Mats, Ladder Barrel, Spine Correctors, and Pedi-Pole, as well as our modern studio s props and amenities. In addition to training equipment, our purpose-built studio uses sensor-controlled high efficiency daylight spectrum lighting to create a bright and optimal environment for teaching and practice. We take our indoor air quality seriously 3

4 and use HEPA air filtration to remove dust and allergans, zero-voc paints and finishes, and low emissions Ecosurfaces flooring. Job Placement Graduates of our program will have the skills and qualifications to begin teaching Classical Pilates anywhere in the world. Graduates may go to work in our studio, or other Pilates studios, Fitness Centers, Dance schools, Colleges and Universities. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Four Basic Components of the Teacher Training Program are: A. Seminars B. Apprenticeship C. Classroom and Tutoring D. Testing A. Pilates Method Seminars Expected Time Commitment: Approximately 42 Hours In three progressive weekend seminars we explore the Pilates exercise forms, practice the exercises, discuss the Pilates Method, and learn the 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 to see and do the Basic Pilates System exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac, Mat, Chairs, Barrels and other small apparatus. Explore the Pilates exercise philosophy and approach, with a focus on the basic functional movements and relevant structural anatomy, as it applies to the exercises in their simple forms. Practice standard alignments, posture, muscular actions, and rhythms to assist and challenge the body in action. Review and explore Preparation for Pilates exercises and other breakdowns to get what you need to succeed. Explore Basic Fundamentals: Principles of Pilates- Centering the Powerhouse, Control, Concentration, Precision, Breath, Rhythm/Flow. Intermediate Systems Seminar: Learn to see and do the Intermediate Pilates System exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac, Mat, Chairs, Barrels and other small apparatus. Increase balance, awareness and control in the body. 4

5 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. Deepen your understanding mentally and physically of the powerhouse for use in all directions and endeavors. Maximize your body s ability to exercise while employing all of the principles at the same time. Employ the Five Parts of The Mind. Learn breakdowns for advanced exercises in order to practice the parts that need help, then put it all back together. Learn when to push, and when to refine, in order to progress your workout. Practice the art of transitions between exercises. B. Apprenticeship Expected Time Commitment: Approximately 600 Hours In order to develop expert teaching skills, the apprenticeship consists of 600 Hours, combined of required regular Pilates workouts, observation, assisting and practice teaching. Apprenticeship must be finished within 12 months, unless a written extension is approved by the Program Director. Apprenticeship Components: Pilates Workouts Observation and Assisting Practice Teaching Pilates Workouts: Apprentice regimen is approximately 150 Pilates Workouts (150 Hours) at the rate of approximately three workouts per week over the year of the Program. Workouts need to be documented by the Apprentice in a Workouts Diary. Determination as to the sufficiency of frequency and total number of workouts is at the discretion of the Program Director. 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 (apprentices are expected take advantage of these opportunities) 5

6 Observation and Assisting: During the course of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will focus on developing body literacy, the ability to read bodies and determine individual needs. Apprentices 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. Apprentices 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 apprentices to regularly assist with clients. Practice Teaching: At an appropriate point during the course of the program, the Apprentice will transition from assisting teachers to practice teaching Pilates to other Apprentices 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 Apprentice Classrooms are held at regular intervals throughout the program. These meetings give Apprentices the opportunity to ask questions and review comments from Observation & Assisting hours. Apprentices 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 Test (200 Hour Test): A practical evaluation and a written exam based on the Beginner System material. This test must be passed by Hour 280. Intermediate Test (400 Hour Test): A practical evaluation 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 evaluation and a written Exam based on an Advanced System material. This test must be passed within 80 hours of reaching Hour 600. The Practical Evaluation 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. 6

7 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Assessments: September 2014 (Please schedule an appointment). Application Deadline: September 31 st, 2014 Program Start: October 11 th, /2015 Pilates Method Seminar Schedule: Basic Seminar: October 11th - 12th, 2014 (Sat/Sun, total 14 hours) Intermediate Seminar: January 17th - 18th, 2015 (Sat/Sun, total 14 hours) Advanced Seminar: March 27th - 29th, 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 evaluation appointment. 7

8 Tuition and Fees Evaluation Fee: Paid at time of appointment $ Registration Fee $ Apprenticeship (Observation, Assisting, & Practice Teaching) $3, Classroom and Tutoring $1, Basic Seminar $ Basic Test Fee (200 Hour Test) $ Intermediate Seminar $ Intermediate Test Fee (400 Hour Test) $ Advanced Seminar $ Advanced Test Fee (600 Hour Test) $ PROGRAM TOTAL $7, Pilates Lessons o o Estimate based on 2 privates/week for 12 months (104 total) Cost can be applied towards semi-private lessons, per the discretion of the program director. $7,

9 o Students are welcome to take additional lessons during the week, and pay accordingly. Books (Approximate) $ GRAND TOTAL with Lessons and Books $15, Paying in FULL: Evaluation Fee: Paid at time of appointment $ Books (Approximate) $ Due ONE WEEK before program begins: Registration Fee Apprenticeship Tuition Classroom and Tutoring Tuition Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Seminar Tuition First Month of Pilates Lessons (2 privates/week) $6, Due Monthly Monthly Pilates Lessons (2 privates/week) ~$ Test Fees: Due Day of Testing (Total) $1, If Paying with Payment Plan: Evaluation Fee: Paid at time of appointment $ Books (Approximate) $

10 Stage 1: Due ONE WEEK before program begins (Oct 3 rd, 2014): Registration Fee First Installment of o Apprenticeship Tuition o Classroom and Tutoring Tuition Basic Seminar Tuition First Month of Pilates Lessons (2 privates/week) $2, Stage 2: Due Feb 1st, 2015: Second Installment of o Apprenticeship Tuition o Classroom and Tutoring Tuition Intermediate Seminar Tuition $2, Stage 3: Due June 1 st, 2015: Third Installment of o Apprenticeship Tuition o Classroom and Tutoring Tuition Advanced Seminar Tuition $2, Test Fees: Due Day of Testing $1, Due Monthly: Monthly Pilates Lessons (2 privates/week) ~$

11 CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY 1. Atlas Pilates will refund all monies paid if the applicant is not accepted. This includes instances where a starting class is cancelled by the school. 2. Atlas Pilates will refund all monies paid 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. Atlas Pilates 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 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: 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 named as additional insured on the policy). 11

12 Additional attempts to pass required tests, in whole or part, will require paying the Test Fees again. Registration and Evaluation Fees are 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 apprenticeship 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. Violations of Atlas Pilates safety rules. Disruptive or obstructive behavior. All forms of bias including race, ethnicity, gender, disability, national origin, and creed. Theft or damage to the studio premises. Being under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. 12

13 Program Admission Admission to the Program is at the sole discretion of the Program Director. Atlas Pilates reserves the right to reject any applicant without explanation. About our Admissions Criteria Atlas Pilates seeks personalities and physiques 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. 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 6 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 Application Packet includes necessary Documents, including Questionnaire, Waiver, Policies and Enrollment Agreement. 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. A non-refundable Assessment fee of $ is due at the time of application. 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. Education and Age Requirements Applicant must be 18 years or older and have a minimum of two years post-secondary education. Primary Reading and Resources Handouts on Principles & Essentials (distributed during program) Anatomy of Movement (Revised Edition). By Blandine Calais-Germain. 13

14 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.) Application Checklist: Prior Sessions documentation. A current resume. A Doctor s letter physically clear and able to participate in our program. Written Application with the following forms: Applicant Questionnaire Medical Form and Waiver Enrollment agreement 14

15 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: 15

Pilates Teacher Training Program Course Catalog

Pilates Teacher Training Program 2014-2015 Course Catalog Atlas Pilates 2612 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 283-2884 atlaspilates.com This school is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW. Inquiries or complaints