Pilates Teacher Training
Where to Earn Your Certification in Pilates Teacher Training
More and more American's are choosing Pilates as their favorite way to stay in shape. Although Pilates has been around for a long time, it's popularity has grown steadily over the past decade.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, over the next few years the demand for employees in the fitness field will increase more than for any other job.
Facilities and studios in cities all across America are now offering Pilates teacher training. The course for Pilates certification is usually offered in two separate parts - comprehensive instruction and mat instruction.
Classes to become certified in mat instruction are often given at health clubs. The classes are usually completed over the period of two weekends, but more intensive classes will be done in one weekend. The fees for these courses will vary, but normally run from $100 to several hundred dollars.
To achieve certification in Pilates, comprehensive teacher training will require a lot more time, anywhere from twelve to eighteen months. During that period you will need to work around 900 hours as a teacher apprentice and have to complete basic psychology and anatomy classes.
For some schools you will need a minimum of one year of prior Pilates training and will have to have attended a set number of private lessons. The basic rates charged for comprehensive training will be between $2,000 and $4,000.
A career in Pilates can also be targeted towards specialized areas such as injuries, spinal care and osteoporosis. Teacher training is also included in the comprehensive course.
If for some reason you don't have a place nearby where you can take Pilates teacher training, or don't have the time needed you can do it online. The rates usually run from $50 up to a few hundred and can be done at a slower pace than at a studio.
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I own a Pilates studio in New York City (http://www.corepilatesnyc.com)with a growing network of teacher training facilities — New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Rome Italy, and Hong Kong. What helps potential students sift through all the option is if they know whether the program is recognized or listed by the Pilates Method Alliance. It’s an accreditation of sorts for programs. It is a huge investment whether a mat course or the comprehensive. And make sure the program’s design suits how you want to use it as some are more tailored to physical therapy while others are more classical and for fitness.
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