Pilates Teacher
Training Courses

 Mat & Small Equipment Course:

Lectures are held every second/third weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. There is a Friday included at the beginning of the lecture.Please look at the Course dates in the Course Information pack.

Comprehensive and Comprehensive Conversion Courses: 

Lectures are held every second/third weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. There is a Friday included at the beginning of the lectures. Please look at the Course dates in the Course Information Pack.

Reformer Course: 

Lecturers are held  over one weekend from a Friday afternoon, a Saturday and Sunday.

Tests/assessments will be written throughout the course. These tests/assessments do not count towards the final mark and are only done to evaluate progress at various stages during the course.

Exams are written in March / July / October annually  (dates to be determined).

*Students are requested to arrive an hour before exam times indicated above*

*Times may vary depending on the number of students registered for exams*

*Upon completing all practical hours and passing of the final exams with a pass mark of 70%, a certificate will be issued.

*Should students not be able to make the exam dates when determined, they are welcome to apply to write their exams on different dates, subject to availability and subject to private assessor & moderator fees at the prevailing exam fees*

• We offer an intensive and in-depth course in line with international standards
• You will be continuously supported throughout your Pilates journey by our qualified team of Pilates professionals
• Our Teacher Trainers/Lecturers have been exposed to numerous styles of Pilates and have many years of training and education experience.
• Our Teacher Trainers/Lecturers have had exposure both nationally and internationally.
• Our mission is to mentor you towards a successful and rewarding Pilates career
• We are here to teach you how to instruct, not just what to teach.

• We are internationally recognised with global affiliations and professional associations;
• The lecturers of the courses have been exposed to numerous styles of Pilates and have many years of training and education experience (both nationally and internationally);
• Our courses are in-depth and intensive and offer an integration of anatomy, injuries and pathologies with recommendations and contra-indications, and exercise goals to ensure an understanding of the work;
• Courses include 2 practical tutorials of 2 hours each: 1 midway through the lectures and 1 at the end of the lecture dates.
• We offer a very comprehensive compilation of exercises; including a full exercise video library of exercises in our manual.
• We understand that people lead busy lives, therefore it is not always possible to do all the required hours at OUR studio so you can do your hours at OTHER pre-approved studios;
• Students will have access to our studio for practise and observation hours for the duration of their course.
• At our studio, you will be exposed to the integration of a variety of small equipment like: Ballet Barre, TRX, Bosus, Kettlebells, Weights, Balls – big and small, Thera-bands, Foam Rollers, Air Cushions, Arc Barrels, Step Barrels, and Toning Bars, Rotation Discs, to name but a few.

• Knowledge of the fitness industry and the teachings of Joseph Pilates is highly recommended. Students should be familiar with the practice and technique of Pilates. To book appointments at Pilates Dynamics prior to starting the courses, please contact the studio directly.
• Prior skills from an athletic activity can help develop body awareness and other attributes that are extremely beneficial to teacher training.

Upon finishing all of the required hours (practical, observation and teaching) and passing the final exam with a pass rate of 70% and above, a certificate will be issued.

1. Courses have been allocated 20 CPD points (Continuing Professional Developing point system) by REPPSA, who is the Register of Exercise Professionals in South Africa, which recognize qualifications and expertise. REPPSA set and international standard bench-mark and run across the whole of Europe, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, U.A.E., Canada, Belgium, Poland, USA and South Africa.
2. Pilates Dynamics is affiliated to the Pilates Education Institute in the USA  which is a worldwide Pilates Educator with a renowned curriculum utilized in the USA and abroad.
3. Our Courses are in line with the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) requirements and our Program Director is a member of the PMA. The PMA is a 3rd party international non-profit organisation within the International Pilates Community to ensure safety and maintain high standards.
4. The Pilates Dynamics ® Mat Course has been awarded 30 CEU points by the SA Physio (South African Society of Physiotherapy). Pilates Mat Course – Accreditation Number – PPB007/2023/07/004 Level 1 – 30 CEU points.
5. Our Courses are endorsed by BASA (Biokinetics Association of South Africa. a)  Pilates Mat Course – PPB008/B002/2019/00665 Level 2 – 24 CPD points. b} Pilates Comprehensive Course – PPB008/B002/2020/00678 – Level 2 – 30 CPD points. c) Pilates Comprehensive Conversion Course – PPB008/B002/2019/00666 – Level 2 – 30 CPD points.

No refunds are given if a student misses any module/s; lectures; or fails to complete any practical hours, within the stipulated course completion period.

No refunds are given should a student fail to attend or complete the course following acceptance, confirmation and payment of the deposit or once-off cost payment, or any other amount paid towards the course.