Pilates Teacher Training Program

PILATES ON THE LAKE TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM is one of the first in the country to be licensed from The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado

The Pilates Center Teacher Training Program is one of the most respected, comprehensive, and intensive programs of its kind in the world. Students are taught “classical” Pilates and study every exercise on every piece of equipment in-depth.

Enrollment

The Teacher Training Program requires attendance at both the Spring and Fall Formal Lecture Series. Students will also be required to complete the Internship and pass exams before receiving their certificate of completion. There are 900 total hours required to complete the program. Upon completion, students may sit for the PMA Pilates Certification Examination.
In addition, The Teacher Training Program requires:

• Passing score of 85% or higher on all exams: 3 written exams (covering history, philosophy, anatomy, and pedagogy), 2 performance exams, 2 practical teaching exams
• Completion of two teaching clinics
• Completion of reading list
• Completion of Case Study
• Completion of Anatomy Coloring Book
• Completion of personal Pilates journal

Benefits for our students include:

• Discounts on lessons at Pilates On The Lake
• Teacher Training Student-focused classes
• Use of Pilates On The Lake facilities for personal workouts
• Use of Pilates On The Lake facilities for practice teaching of clients
• Trainee symposiums
• Access to video library of previous lectures

Students are expected to complete an average of 20 hours per week toward their Internship, (ie: observing teaching sessions, taking lessons and classes, practice teaching, personal workouts, watching videos and reading required books). Students are strongly encouraged to attend the symposium.
To enroll, prospective students must pass an entrance evaluation exam demonstrating a proficiency in Pilates Level III-IV (strong intermediate) exercises, and be injury free. Acceptance in the program does not guarantee graduation.

Preparatory Program

We offer a preparatory program for those who wish to take the teacher training but have not yet achieved the enrollment requirements. This program is an intensive 6 month course of Pilates lessons designed to assist the student in reaching the level required to enroll in the program. The preparatory program includes 20 privates, 16 equipment classes, 24 mat classes and unlimited independent workouts for $1500.

Dates

SPRING 2008 CYCLE

FALL 2008 CYCLE

2008 Fees

• Application Fee - $105
• Program Evaluation Lesson - $80
• Tuition - $5,750
• Examinations - $1,500
• Studio Fee - $500
• Teaching Clinic - $30 Students are required to participate in 2 clinics within their year-long program as part of their Internship.
• Books/Supplies - approx $150  
• Lessons - $1,200 - $2,200 Students are required to take 100 lessons as part of their Internship duties.

All tuition and fee amounts in USD ($). Payment plans are available.

Fees for Formal Lecture Series:

• Full Lecture Series: Weekend I – IV: $2250 ( Deposit: $750 )
• One weekend: Friday, Saturday and Sunday: $650 ( Deposit: $300 )
• One day of Lecture Series: $240 ( Deposit: $120 )
• Friday only: $120

Application Information

For more information or to apply for Pilates On The Lake Teacher Training Program, please contact
Debby Orlando
262.695.2262