Approach
Learning Platform
All apprentices will have unlimited access to our extensive online learning platform.
The platform is built for you, with each module consisting of PDFs, videos and images per exercise.
Flexible Learning
Become a recognised Classical Pilates teacher - Your Way. Choose to complete the Mat or Reformer program, go for the bridging program or full comprehensive certificate.
Timeline
Graduation of the Mat and Reformer programs varies between 6 - 8 months after starting.
You will have full access to the Learning Platform while in the program.
Full certificate and bridging graduation should be within 2 years of the start date.
Equipment
All students must have access to the equipment of their programs and are expected to achieve a certain number of practice hours and teaching experience on the apparatus. There are different ways to access equipment. Below are some options.
Option A - The Local Studio
Find a local Pilates studio with the required apparatus and gain permission to practice.
In regard to observation hours, only classical teachers should be observed in order to avoid any confusion from the curriculum.
Option B - Our Studios
Join us in our studios in Arrowtown or Nelson to practice the exercises on the equipment, practice teaching, observe teaching and have lessons.
Option C - Independent
You have your own equipment and people to practice teaching.
Assessments
For each module you are required to pass a practical and written assessment. For the full certificate all module assessments are to be gained plus the final Full Studio module.
Practical Assessment
Written Assessment
You will demonstrate your capabilities as a teacher in a practical assessment. We want to see that you know the order, know the technicalities and are able to teach safely and efficiently. You will need to complete one practical assessment per module.
You will demonstrate that you can ‘read the body’ in front of you. It is not just about teaching the order and knowing the apparatus but about seeing what your client needs. Module course participants complete one written assessment per module, full certificate participants complete nine in total.
Certification
Mat & Reformer
For each successfully passed Mat and Reformer module you will get a certificate.
Full Certificate & Bridging Program
To gain the full certificate you will need to successfully pass all exams of the apparatus modules and the anatomy module.
The Bridging program participants will need to do all exams, except the anatomy module.
Recognition
The Teach Pilates training program is delivered to you by Lisa Taylor and Marco Dingemans who both have a direct lineage to Joseph Pilates teachings and have many years of study and experience between them.
It is this, plus the high quality of our program that makes it an accepted and respected Classical Pilates teacher training program.
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Our goal is to have all our programs accredited by Pilates Aotearoa in 2025.
Health & Safety
Teach Pilates takes health & safety very seriously. We break this down into client safety, equipment safety and facility safety.
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CLIENT SAFETY
You will learn how to teach the exercises safely and how to move the client and yourself safely through the exercises and within the studio. This includes where and how to stand, how to support a client with your hands and body, and what to instruct clients when using the apparatus.
The anatomy module is required to be completed for the full comprehensive certificate. For those learning individual the Mat or Reformer programs, we highly recommend that the anatomy module is completed. We also recommend a first aid certificate is obtained before you start teaching.
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EQUIPMENT SAFETY
You will learn how the various apparatus work and how to change its settings. You will learn how to keep the equipment in good condition and what to look out for to keep it well maintained and most importantly safe.
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FACILITY SAFETY
Both studios have a current and legally binding Health & Safety plan which describes, among others, potential hazards and how they are being addressed. Apprentices that start teaching in the studios are obliged to adhere to all instructions described in this facility Health & Safety plan.