The Pilates Standard
O U R T R A I N I N G P R O G R A M AT A G L A N C E
THE PILATES STANDARD - ENSURING THE LEGACY Juliana Afram | Kanalstraße 38 | 22085 Hamburg | Tel.: +49 (0) 40 52 57 01 72 | www.thepilatesstandard.de
WELCOME TO THE PILATES STANDARD. TURN YOUR PASSION INTO YOUR PROFESSION. We are a group of internationally respected Pilates teacher trainers, with the goal to honor the original method of J. H. Pilates, to analyze its fundamental concepts , and to teach it intelligently. By teaching the original method, supported by the bio-mechanic principles of the human body, the teachers we develop have an enhanced understanding of the Pilates method and how to progress their students effectively. THE PILATES STANDARD assures that with the many years of experience of this highly competent team, consisting of medical doctors, physical therapists, movement therapists, dancers and athletes, we can confidently continue the legacy of Joseph Pilates in the best possible manner. Our education curriculum encompasses the classical Pilates exercises on both the mat and apparatuses, the science of anatomy and bio-mechanics, as well as special cases of various symptoms and illness.
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MATWORK EDUCATION (OR APPRENTICESHIP) SEQUENCE & GUIDELINES THE PILATES STANDARD MATWORK TRAINING PROGRAM consists of 100 hours. 1.INTRO MAT INTRO Mat is the basis for all of our Training programs. Each program is built on the content of this course. In it you will learn 21 INTRO Level exercises on the Mat and become familiar with THE PILATES STANDARD teaching components (philosophy, teaching method, class structure). 2. IDEAL MAT This course will improve your ability to teach people of any age or fitness level. You will learn 14 IDEAL Level exercises on the Mat and how to incorporate them into the INTRO Mat sequence. 3. BASIC ANATOMY AND ORTHOPEDIC FUNDAMENTALS Knowing how to teach clients with chronic injury and/or specific illness is elemental in the daily work of a Pilates professional. In this course symptoms will be explained and the appropriate modifications of the exercises will be practiced: HWS, BWS, LWS-syndrome, Morbus Scheuermann, Morbus Bechterew, herniated disk, slipped disk, scoliosis, hip arthritis and additional illnesses of hip, foot, shoulder, elbow and hand. Additionally, this course covers how to modify a Mat class for participants with health issues. This practical content is of great relevance when integrated with physical therapy. (Physical therapists, sports therapists and gymnastic trainers do not need to take this course). 4. CHALLENGE MAT The focus of this course is on basic bio-mechanic principles, the complex Powerhouse Actions, and 12 CHALLENGE Level exercises on the Mat. Additionally, you will learn sophisticated variations and explore exercises from different angles and perspectives. CHALLENGE Mat focuses on teaching components, especially in the areas of cueing and flow, essential for cultivating the teaching skills in apparatus education as well.
MATWORK-EDUCATION GOALS learn the classical Mat exercises gain insight to the classical Pilates principles use THE PILATES STANDARD teaching instruments and contens teach a 55 min Mat class improve your communication capability when teaching entry into the international apprenticeship directory how to teach special needs clients
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REGISTRATION Information Signed registration form required proof of payment or direct debit authorization. Payment must be received by THE PILATES STANDARD Germany at least 2 weeks before course starts, to secure your space. Cancellations up to 6 weeks prior to the course will be charged 15% tuition, up to 4 weeks 25%, up to 1 week 50% and less than 1 week 75%. Without cancellation you will be charged 100% tuition. Approximately 2 weeks after your documents have been received, you will get a registration confirmation, a receipt
PREREQUISITES FOR ATTENDING THE MATWORK EDUCATION Prior to course: 10 Pilates sessions After weekend 1: 10 Pilates sessions Between weekend 2 and 3: 10 Pilates sessions Between weekend 3 and 4: 10 Pilates sessions Anatomy Basics Workshop During the Mat education you must complete 40 sessions or observation hours with a THE PILATES STANDARD or a classically trained teacher.
and information about the course timeline plus directions (if requested). Basic Mat apprenticeship: send a copy of proof of 10 hours training with THE PILATES STANDARD. Already certified trainers please bring a copy of your certificate.
EXAMS & CERTIFICATION Upon passing the exam you will receive THE PILATES STANDARD Mat certificate. With it you are automatically listed on our website as a Pilates mat teacher and eligible to teach. Should you fail on your first test, you can retest within a
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total of 3 months.
The following documents are required:
1st retest free within 1 month. 2nd retest fee= $100 within 2 months. 3rd retest fee= $100 within 3 months.
Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais- Germain, Kap. 1-3&6 Return to life through Contrology by J. H. Pilates Colored markers, white paper
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STUDIO APPARATUS TRAINING PROCEDURE & GUIDELINES
THE PILATES STANDARD Studio Apparatus Training is the most comprehensive program available today. It is a 9 month course with 450 – 600 practice hours required. The program contains exercises of all levels including exercises on Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, Barrels, Ped-0-Pull and Magic Circle. This program can also be taken in an intensive over 15 days.
EDUCATIONAL CONTENT OF THE STUDIO APPARATUS TRAINING teaching of Pilates lessons to clients of any age or fitness level systematic planning of a lesson using all apparatuses using the Pilates principles in regard to: INTRO, IDEAL and CHALLENGE exercises THE PILATES STANDARD philosophy THE PILATES STANDARD teaching content and instruments Modifications and variations of all exercises Anatomy in regard to Pilates How to work with special needs clients Rehabilitative training and teaching technique
PROCEDURE OF THE STUDIO APPARATUS TRAINING 5 intensive weekends (1. INTRO level, 2. IDEAL level, 3. IDEAL level, 4. Ideal Leveland orthopdic foundation, 5. CHALLENGE level) 24 hours student meetings (mandatory) 450 – 600 observation hours in an affiliate studio of THE PILATES STANDARD or an approved studio (observation hours begin after the first weekend course) THE PILATES STANDARD reserves the right to decide number of observation hours required by each student. Attendance of at least 1 Pilates class per week (THE PILATES STANDARD can change the amount of trainings hours for each individual student) Teach one beginner lesson (in approved studio)
PREREQUISITES FOR ATTENDING THE STUDIO APPARATUS TRAINING THE PILATES STANDARD INTRO Matwork training A minimum of 25 sessions on the Pilates apparatuses taken in an affiliate studio of THE PILATES STANDARD or other approved studio. Participants without previous knowledge need to take the course for Orthopedic Fundamentals and Basic Anatomy.
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During THE PILATES STANDARD studio apparatus training 450 – 600 observation hours are required before taking the final exam. The exact number varies from student to student depending on how the material is processed. Do not compare yourself with other students. After the first weekend you will begin observation hours. Please submit your hours to the studio in which you complete them. The duration of the course is 9 months. If the timeframe is extended, tuition may be raised by $150 / month. OBSERVATION HOURS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: observe lessons in approved studio assist other teachers practice independently attend a minimum of 1 group class per week attend weekly apprentice meeting set up, clean and maintain equipment teach INTRO mat classes
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STUDIO APPARATUS TRAINING, PROCEDURE & GUIDELINES EXAMS & CERTIFICATION FOR THE STUDIO APPARATUS TRAINING There are 4 exams total (3 interim exams and one final exam). Written and oral exams will be given on the same day. After 100 observation hours: written & practical exam, based on INTRO level. After 300 observation hours: written & practical exam, based on IDEAL level. After 400 observation hours: written & practical exam, based on CHALLENGE level.. After 450-600 observation hours: written, practical & oral FINAL EXAM Content: Written: content from all modules including Anatomy/Pathology. Practical: teach INTRO and IDEAL clients simultaneously. Oral: Questions will cover Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and classical Pilates repertoire. Show Challenge Mat und Challenge Reformer REQUIRMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO FINAL EXAM 1. completed all 5 trainings weekends 2. passed all of the 3 interim exams 3. 450-600 observation hours completed 4. attended all student meetings Should you fail on your first test, you can retest within a total of 1 months. 1st retest free within 1 month 2nd
retest fee= $100 within 2 months
3rd retest fee= $100Â within 3 months Upon passing the final exam, you will receive THE PILATES STANDARD certificate, be registered as a teacher on our website and can apply for teaching jobs.
APPLICATION signed application document (in this booklet or download at www.thepilatesstandard.de). proof of payment or direct debit authorization Please make sure the payment is received by the PILATES STANDARD Germany at least 4 weeks prior to the course to reserve your place. Approximately 2 weeks after your documents are received you will get a registration confirmation, receipt of payment, information about the course, and directions. Please send a copy of proof of 25 Pilates sessions taken in an affiliate studio for THE PILATES STANDARD or other approved studio. trainers who are already certified, please include a copy of certificate.
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15 DAY INTENSIVE TRAINING & MASTERS PROGRAM This education is geared toward teachers who already have a certification from another program and have experience with Pilates studio apparatuses. This compact education enables you, within a short time period, to learn THE PILATES STANDARD repertoire and to use it effectively. Observation hours are not required, but are permissible. The written, practical and oral exams are taken within 3 months after the training. Prerequisite: THE PILATES STANDARD INTRO matwork training.
CONTENT OF THE 15 DAY INTENSIVE TRAINING teaching of Pilates lessons for clients of any age and level of difficulty systematic planning of a lesson including all apparatuses use of Pilates principles in regards to INTRO, IDEAL, and CHALLENGE exercises. methodology and didactic THE PILATES STANDARD philosophy Use of THE PILATES STANDARD teaching components Modifications and variations Anatomy related to Pilates Working with special needs clients Post rehabilitative Pilates approach
PROCEDURE OF THE 15 DAY INTENSIVE TRAINING content of INTRO, IDEAL and CHALLENGE will be taught (theory and praxis) in 15 consecutive days attendees who already have a studio apparatus certification are exempt from observation hours. THE PILATES STANDARD reserves the right upon consultation with the attendee to request observation hours. The final exam is given after the 15 day-intensive-training same registration requirements of THE PILATES STANDARD (see page 5).
PREREQUISITES FOR 15 DAY INTENSIVE TRAINING THE PILATES STANDARD INTRO matwork training. 25 sessions on Pilates apparatuses in an affiliate studio for THE PILATES STANDARD or other approved studio before the course begins. participants with no prior knowledge must take Orthopedic Foundation and Basic Anatomy courses.
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Continuing EDUCATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT & GUIDELINES All prospective apprentices interested in a certificate from THE PILATES STANDARD need to know that the real learning begins after finishing the training. Continued education, and development of your abilities is part of the profession of a Pilates teacher. Only when you stay inspired are you able to inspire others. To uphold your Mat THE PILATES STANDARD certificate. You should collect 6 CECs every year. To uphold your Comprehensive THE PILATES STANDARD certificate. You should collect 12 CECs every year. IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN MORE THAN ONE PROGRAM You must earn credit for the most comprehensive program. Example: INTRO MAT and studio training, requires 24 credits every 2 years.
CREDITS FOR THE PILATES STANDARD CONTINUED EDUCATION Every THE PILATES STANDARD continued education course equals a specific number of credits, which you can find in our booklets or on our website. Usually: 1 hour = 1 credit. Please be aware, not all continued education courses earn you credits.
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RECOGNITION OF INTERNAL CONTINUED EDUCATION
education, please send us the information listed below. Please
Several of our courses are accepted from the DPV and the
note: there is no guarantee for credits. We recommend contac-
PMA. With THE PILATES STANDARD continued education you
ting us before registering for external continued education. We
will collect credits and can renew certificates simultaneous-
will review your request and respond in 30 days. No more than
ly for THE PILATES STANDARD as well as other organizations.
half of the required credits may be earned through external con-
The recognition of each course will be listed with THE PILATES
tinued education.
STANDARD credits. RECOGNITION OF EXTERNAL (NOT THE PILATES STANDARD)
1. date of the course 2. extent and scope (hours)
CONTINUED EDUCATION You are encouraged to take as many continued education
3. name of the trainer
workshops as possible, especially in areas which interest you. 4. bio/resume of the trainer Nevertheless we are not able to accept all external continued 5. theme of the course education courses to renew a THE PILATES STANDARD certificate. Only those which support the classical Pilates method will be accepted. In order to receive credits for an external continued
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RENEWAL OF THE CERTIFICATE TECHNICAL PROCEDURE Send us the following information before your certificate has expired. PART 1: COVER LETTER 1. Name 2. subject: renewal of my certificate 3. Name, date and place of the training program 4. Copy of the certificate to be renewed 5. Address(mail) 6. E-mail address 7. Telephone number(s) PART 2: INFORMATION ABOUT CONTINUED EDUCATION Please list the following information for each passed continued education with THE PILATES STANDARD and for each accepted external continued education, that fulfill the requirements. 1. date 2. title 3. teacher 4. place 5. number of credits (with reference to our booklet or website)
Certification renewal requests received after expiration date: Up to 6 months after expiration will be charged $40 (plus tax).
Over 12 months after expiration will be charged $250(plus tax).
Over 6 months after expiration will be charged $100 (plus tax).
Over 24 months after expiration you must retake the course.
For all information regarding the renewal of certificates and recognition of continued education please write: THE PILATES STANDARD Germany – Juliana Afram Kanalstraße 38 22085 Hamburg - Germany
THE PILATES STANDARD Austria – Sandra Genzel Wiener Strasse 6/ Top 3 2500 Baden - Austria
THE PILATES STANDARD Switzerland – Bigna Knecht Neuwiesenstraße 9a, 8610 Uster Switzerland
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