Program Overview
For 20 years Power Pilates has been dedicated to Pilates training that honors the integrity of the original method developed by Joseph Pilates. Our rigorous training programs are taught by the highest qualified Teacher Trainers in the industry. Combined with an emphasis on the “Art of Teaching,” we provide our students with a profound learning experience and the strongest preparation for a career in Pilates.
Power Pilates Instructor Education Programs provide the classical exercises and proprietary teaching tools that enhance communication skills to inspire our students toward their highest level of professional achievement. Through both observation and practical experience, our programs build on the technical expertise by developing confidence and leadership ability in our students.
As the recognized classical leader in the industry, Power Pilates trained instructors are sought after at studios and fitness facilities worldwide. By choosing to become Power Pilates educated, our students join a global community of passionate and dedicated professionals stretching from the US to South America, Europe to the Far East.
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Power Pilates: The Standard in Education
Uniform training standards and our Power Pilates Teaching Tools provide an essential blueprint for students to reach their full potential. These tools address the anatomical foundations, ideal and alternative movements, and specific verbal and sensory cues to provide the student with a thorough teaching foundation.
Our movement sequence is organized into a model that is adhered to by all of our Teacher Trainers throughout the world. This systematic approach makes teaching simpler and enables us to focus on a consistent teaching experience. As a result, wherever and whenever you take a Power Pilates class, you experience the same high quality program through the various voices and personalities of each of our graduates.
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Power Pilates Tool Kit “The Art of Teaching”
The Power Pilates Tool Kit provides an easy-to-follow formula for success. The Tool Kit is comprised of the Power Pilates Teaching Components (technique, flow, cue, voice, touch and spotting), home study support material and practice drills (videos, assignments and exams). In addition to learning the technique of the Power Pilates Method, this formula provides the individual with the tools needed to become a great instructor.
Our programs provide a deep understanding of Pilates, the specifics of a balanced workout, the ability to recognize proper body mechanics and apply modifications necessary for working with special case clients (i.e., individuals with back, neck, knee, and shoulder impairments or chronic pain). This is supported by our “Art of Teaching” technique that teaches students how to become great instructors.
Our curriculum is based on a Classical, Systematic and Integrative philosophy:
Classical: All our programs honor the original teachings, principles, vocabulary and exercise order as outlined by Joseph Pilates and passed on by Romana Kryzanowska and the elders. While “Contemporary” Pilates programs may adapt, modify or reinterpret the exercises, method or language, we maintain a focus on the original intent of Joseph Pilates work.
Systematic: From Beginner to Intermediate and on to Advanced level, each exercise or session has a systematic and meaningful sequence that is organized with a natural yet defined purpose and progression. This ensures a level of consistency among our instructors and provides for constancy of training among clientele.
Integrative: Our programs use the original Pilates Apparatus and provide the intelligence for understanding how each piece of Apparatus works and how to integrate them into a workout at the appropriate time and for the correct purpose, ensuring the best result based on individual client needs.
In-class study is enhanced with observational and practical hours to ensure our instructors are equipped with all the necessary skills to conduct safe and effective Pilates sessions for clientele at a varietal of fitness levels.
Power Pilates professional education goes beyond the technical training. It includes developing leadership proficiency, problem solving skills, sales, business and client generation and retention knowledge. We believe that all these skills are essential in preparing a Power Pilates instructor for a successful career.
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As a Power Pilates Instructor You Will Gain
- The highest caliber education and training in the industry
- Access to 110 Affiliate and Participating Training Centers
- Continuing education to keep your knowledge fresh and continue to refine your skills
- Class and Private session templates and structure
- Inclusion in our international Instructor Directory
- Access to job postings
- Mentorship, Career Counseling and a Career Path
- Opportunity to become a Power Pilates Teacher Trainer
- Instructor advice and tutorials
- Access to consultation services
- Entre to an international network of Power Pilates professionals
Pilates Certification
The Power Pilates curriculum provides the highest quality education and Pilates training within the industry. Upon successful completion of a Power Pilates training program, our students receive an Assessment-Based Certificate (ABC) of Completion (Power Pilates Certificate of Completion). This ABC certificate indicates the student has passed an end-of-program assessment derived from learning and excelling at the course objectives.
Upon receiving this Assessment-Based Certificate, students qualified in our Apparatus programs (Comprehensive, 12-Day or System 3) are well-prepared to take the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) exam for Certification in Pilates.
The PMA is a non-profit industry organization that affirms educator credentials and administers certification testing in compliance with industry best practice and standards. Power Pilates is a credentialed educator of the PMA. For more information on PMA Certification, please visit www.pilatesmethodalliance.com.
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How to Maintain and Renew your Power Pilates Certificate
Your Power Pilates certificate expires every two (2) years. To maintain and renew your certificate, you are required to fulfill a certain amount of Power Pilates Continuing Education Credits (CEC) before the certificate expires. We at Power Pilates are committed to developing continuing education courses and workshops and coming up with creative ways in which to deliver them. Continue to learn and you will continue to grow!
