Pilates Teacher Training Courses - Pilates Instructor Courses

Our Internationally Recognized & Certified Pilates Teacher Training Courses are led by founder and director Andriesa Verloop. After opening her first Pilates studio in 2008, Andriesa continues to share her passion for this amazing fitness movement through the Pilates Dynamics International Pilates Teacher Training Courses. Her success as a trainer and educator is due to her exposure to various different Pilates styles of over 14 years, as well as her intensive training background. Andriesa is assisted by a group of senior trainers with exposure both nationally and internationally, who have qualifications in BA Human Movement Science, BSc Physiotherapy, Personal Training and Professional Dance and Ballet.

Included in the 450 hour Comprehensive Pilates Training is the 100 hour Mat Pilates Training portion. If you are interested in signing up for the Mat Pilates portion only, that option is available. The Mat Pilates Training is held the 1st two weekends of the full Comprehensive training

This Internationally Recognized & Certified Pilates Teacher Training program was created and structured in such a way as to ensure that all of our students get the highest qualifications possible to become a top-notch Pilates Trainer with confident and unique teaching styles.

Students have access to free group classes (pilates mat & pilates equipment) for between 3 and 5 months, depending on the course selected.

Pilates Teacher Training Courses Offered:	Hours:
(These courses can be done either on a private (one-on-one) basis or on in a group environment, as detailed further below)
1. PILATES MAT & SMALL EQUIPMENT Basic to Advance Levels (Exercise Adaptions/Variations; Anatomy 1 & 2; Muscle Focus, Contra-Indications & Exercises Goals; Props & Assists; Faulty Postures; Injuries & Pathologies; Program Flow)	100
2. PILATES LARGE (and small) EQUIPMENT Basic to Advance Levels (Exercise Adaptions/Variations; Muscle Focus, Contra-Indications & Exercise Goals; Props & Assists; Faulty Postures; Injuries & Pathologies; Program Flow)	350
3. COMPREHENSIVE PILATES COURSE (Mat; Small & Large Equipment) This course is a combination of, and covers everything under 1. and 2. as indicated above.	450

***Course Duration for Mat Pilates: Approximately 3 to 6 months depending on how soon students are able to complete their practical hours.

***Course Duration for Comprehensive Pilates: Approximately 5 to 9 months, depending on how soon students are able to complete their practical hours.

PAYMENT OPTIONS (VAT INCLUSIVE)

Group Teacher Training Courses:

Group Pilates Mat & Small Equipment Course:

Once-Off Cost – R10 600

5 Months – R11 600 (25 % deposit of R2 900 & R1 740 per month x 5)

Group Pilates Large Equipment (Machines & Small Equipment Course):

Once-Off Cost – R16 000

5 Months – R17 000 (25% deposit of R4 250 & R2 550 per month x 5)

Pilates Comprehensive Course (A Combination of Pilates Mat, Small Equipment & Pilates Large Equipment):

Once-Off Cost – R25 000

5 Months – R26 000 (25% deposit of R6 500 & R3 900 per month x 5)

Private Teacher Training Courses:

Courses are also offered on a private (one on one) basis with a lecturer. Lecture hours can be booked at a time convenient for the student, depending on the availability of the lecturer. Lecture hours for private students will be completed in less time in comparison to lecture hours in a group, so please check with the studio.

Private Pilates Mat & Small Equipment Course:

Once-Off Cost – R13 500

3 Months – R14 500 (Immediate deposit of R5 500 & R3 000 per month x 3)

Private Group Pilates Large Equipment (Machines & Small Equipment Course):

Once-Off Cost – R19 500

3 Months – R20 500 (Immediate deposit of R8 500 & R4 000 per month x 3)

Private Pilates Comprehensive Course (A Combination of Pilates Mat, Small Equipment & Pilates Large Equipment):

Once-Off Cost – R29 000

3 Months – R30 000 (Immediate deposit of R12 000 & R6 000 per month x 3)

*****Pilates Dynamics Studio and Education Centre offers tailored payment plans. If financing is an obstacle in obtaining a quality Pilates education, please contact us to discuss financial planning.

*****Should a student decide to continue with the Equipment section in the same year that the Certified Mat work Section has been completed, a discount of 15% will apply on the Equipment Course Price, together with an additional fee of R1500 for the manuals.

Hours:	Lectures:	Self-practice:	Observation:	Trainee Teaching:	Total:
Mat:	30	20	15	35	100
Reformer:	24	46	32	59	161
Cadillac:	13	24	16	28	81
Chair:	10	15	11	18	54
Barrels & Props:	10	15	11	18	54
Total:	87	120	85	158	450

Course hours are inclusive of written tests.

2020 Course Dates

Section:	First Course 2020:	Second Course 2020:
Module 1 – Mat Level 1	8th – 9th February	10th – 11th July
Module 2 – Mat Level 2 & 3	29th – 1st March	1st – 2nd August
Module 3 – Reformer	27th – 29th March	28th – 30th August
Module 4 & 5 – Cadillac & Chair	17th – 19th April	18th -20th September
Module 6, 7, & 8 Ladder Barrels & ARC Barrels, Pregnancy & Injuries/Pathologies	15th – 17th May	16th – 18th October

Centralised Testing Dates:

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.

Exam Dates

Group Exams are written in April/May and October/November annually – dates as indicated below:

2019 Exam Dates

2019 Pilates Mat & Small Equipment Exam.
– Theory Exam: Friday 22 November - 13h00 to 15h30
– Practical Exams: Saturday 23 November - 08h00 to 11h00
Cost: R850 Vat inclusive
**Students are requested to arrive an hour before exam times indicated above**
**Times may vary depending on the number of students registered for exams**

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

2019 Pilates Comprehensive (Mat & Large Equipment) and Large Equipment Exams.
– Theory Exam: TBA
– Practical Exams: TBA
Cost: R1200 Vat inclusive
**Students are requested to arrive an hour before exam times indicated above**
**Times may vary depending on the number of students registered for exams**

2020 Exam Dates

2020 Pilates Mat & Small Equipment Exam.
– Theory Exam: Friday 20 November - 13h00 to 15h30
– Practical Exams: Saturday 21 November - 08h00 to 11h00
Cost: R950 Vat inclusive
**Students are requested to arrive an hour before exam times indicated above**
**Times may vary depending on the number of students registered for exams**

2020 Pilates Comprehensive (Mat & Large Equipment) and Large Equipment Exams.
– Theory Exam: TBA
– Practical Exams: TBA
Cost: R1200 Vat inclusive
**Students are requested to arrive an hour before exam times indicated above**
**Times may vary depending on the number of students registered for exams**

Our Pilates Teacher Trainers & Lecturers

– We offer an intensive and in-depth course in line with international standards
– You will be continuously supported throughout your Pilates journey by our very qualified team of Pilates professionals
– Our Teacher Trainers/Lecturers have been exposed to numerous different styles of Pilates and have many years of training and education experience.
– Our Teacher Trainers/Lecturers hold the following degrees: BA Human Movement Science, Personal Training Qualifications, Professional Dance and Ballet, BA Biokinetics Honours, BA Sport Science Honours, Sport Massage Therapy, Sport Nutrition and Supplementation.
– 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 teach, not just what to teach.

What makes us different

– We offer Internationally Recognized & Certified Pilates Teacher Training 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 anatomy, injuries and pathologies, look on info pack;
– We offer the most comprehensive compilation of exercises;
– We are flexible in terms of finances to enable you to obtain a quality Pilates education;
– We understand that people lead busy lives, therefore it is not always possible to do all of the required hours at OUR studio so you can do your hours at OTHER studios and ONLINE;
– At our studio, you will be exposed to the integration of TRX and Ballet Barre into our Pilates training; and
– We include various props in the training. For example, Ballet Barre Pilates Big Balls, Small Balls, Medicine Balls, Poles, Kettlebells, CLX Thera-bands, Rings, Free Weights, Resistance Tubing, Trampolines, Gliding Discs, Wobble Discs, Rotation Discs, Air Cushion, Toning Bars etc…

Early Bird Specials (only applicable to group tuition fees)

First Group Course 2020 – starting Saturday 8th February 2020

Second Group Course 2020 – starting Saturday 10th July 2020

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the fitness industry and the teachings of Joseph Pilates is highly recommended. Each student should be familiar with the practice and technique of Pilates and have experience in both Mat Pilates and Pilates on the apparatus before embarking on the 450 hour teacher training. To book appointments at Pilates Dynamics prior to training please contact the studio direct.

Prior skills from an athletic activity can help develop body awareness and other attributes that are extremely beneficial to the teacher training.

Certificate

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

Hours

All required practice, observation and teaching hours need to be completed within 60 days of each module instruction.

Although ideal to complete your hours per module instruction within 60 days of instruction, we understand that it might not be possible for some students. Please ask for an extension if you are unable to do this. However, exams need to be written before the end of the same year in which you have started your course.

Observation

Observation hours can be started and counted once the course has started. Students can schedule observation hours at a studio. Our studio is available for practical hours, however, observation hours can also be done via the Pilates Anytime online video portal at an additional once-off fee of approximately R250 (depending on the exchange rate) for Mat and Comprehensive Students.

Personal Practice Hours

Students can start recording and accumulating personal practice hours once the course has started. Accepted forms of personal practise hours include practising on your own or taking Private and Group Classes at a studio. Our studio is available for practical hours.

Practice Teaching Hours

Recorded teaching hours taught after the start date of the course will count towards practise teaching. You can practise teaching by instructing a friend, family member or apprentice instructor at a studio. Our studio is available for practice teaching hours to be done.

Free Classes

Mat Students: Students can attend FREE Group Mat classes for 3 months from the starting date of the course at our studio.

Comprehensive and Large Equipment Students: Students can attend FREE Group Mat classes and FREE Group Reformer & Chair classes for 5 months from the starting date of the course at our studio.

Refund Policy

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

No refunds are given if a student misses any module/s.

A students’ success primarily depends on the commitment and the willingness to go the distance, regardless of previous experience. Our team is available to guide you through the process and assist you in reaching both your personal best and the high standards that we require. Please ask for assistance should you require any.