Pilates Mat Certification
This intimate, boutique style program attracts many fitness teachers and dance professionals but is equally suited for non teachers, novices, and pilates enthusiasts looking to make a career change. The small group setting- 8 student maximum, hands-on teaching practice, and expert guidance provided by master teacher, Linda Farrell and senior teaching assistant, Jeanette Palmer make for a special, first rate learning experience.

The LindaFit Pilates Mat certification is ideal for those looking to teach pilates mat in health clubs, fitness studios, dance centers, corporate gyms, pilates/yoga studios, YMCAs and colleges and universities. The skills acquired in the program will also allow one to develop their own pilates mat personal training business. Check out our certified teachers and where they are working!

LindaFit offers 4 LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification Programs annually. Group Course work can be made up due to scheduling conflicts
(see the 2011-2012 calendar below).

Total LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification Requirements:

LindaFit Group Course Work (see Details below)
Phase 1:
Core Anatomy Weekend - 10 hours   
Intensive Mat Training 1 Weekend - 12 hours
Supervised Practice Teaching Workshop - 5 hours
Phase 2:
Intensive Mat Training 2 Weekend - 12 hours
Supervised Practice Teaching Workshop - 5 hours
LindaFit Group Course Work Total Hours:  44  hours

LindaFit Individual Course Work (see Details below)
Practice Teaching Hours - 50 hours
Self-Practice Classes - 20 hours
Observation Hours - 7 hours
Written Exam - 3.5 hours
Practical Exam -  .5 hours
LindaFit Individual Course Work Hours Total: 81 hours
LindaFit Group and Individual Course Work Hours Total: 125 hours

After Phase 1, students will be given a certificate of completion, stating they have completed the requirements for Phase 1 of the LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification Program. Note: This is not certification! Only after successful completion of Phase 1, 2, and all individual requirements, including a written 3.5 hour exam and.5 hour practical exam, will one be granted a LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification certificate-recognized by the pilates community.

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LindaFit Group Course Work:
Phase One starts with a 10 hour weekend Core Anatomy Course covering musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesthetic principles. Important topics relevant to teaching pilates mat will be explored, including head nod, proper pelvic placement, shoulder mechanics, pelvic floor and breathing.
The course continues with a 12 hour Intensive Mat Training 1 Weekend which includes a full breakdown of 23 beginning to intermediate mat exercises, as well as a discussion of pilates principles and how to apply them when cueing and teaching the exercises.

Next, students participate in a 5 hour Supervised Practice Teaching Workshop-1 which allows each student to practice teaching the Intensive Mat Training 1 Weekend exercises in a supervised group format.   
During Phase One, students should start their individual course work requirements.

Phase Two continues with a 12 hour Intensive Mat Training 2 Weekend which includes a full breakdown of 23 intermediate to advanced exercises, as well as a discussion of pilates principles and how to apply them when cueing and teaching the exercises.

Next, students participate in a 5 hour Supervised Practice Teaching Workshop-1 which allows each student to practice teaching the Intensive Mat Training 2 Weekend exercises in a supervised group format.  

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LindaFit Individual Course Work
Students will be responsible for completing 7 self-practice class hours, 20 observation hours and 50 practice teaching hours on their own.  If possible, half of the self-practice and observation hours should be done with Linda Farrell at the Broadway Dance Center or Equinox Health Clubs.  (see Lindafit.com/classes)

A personal electronic or written record should be kept and submitted upon completion.  One can begin this work during Phase 1. Assistance will be offered in finding classes to observe and students to practice teach with.  Non-paid, teaching Apprenticeships may be granted to some students who early on demonstrate superior teaching proficiency. Audition is required. 

 After Phase1 students will be given a certificate of completion, stating they have completed the requirements for Phase 1 of the LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification Program.

Note: this is not certification!  

Only after successful completion of Phase 1, 2, and all individual requirements including a written 3.5 hour exam and.5 hour practical exam, will one be granted a
LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification certificate-recognized by the pilates community.     

LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification is honored at Pilates Academy International and Pilates on Fifth. You may continue your education and get certified on all Pilates apparatus! (Pilates on Fifth.com)

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Cost and Breakdown*

LindaFit Group Course Work- Total Cost: $1250

PAYMENT

Phase 1 can be paid in total through PayPal (payments must be made 1 day prior to the beginning of the course. Please visit our paypal page).
Or
Individually or in total, through check or cash.

Deposit: If you are paying for Phase 1 though PayPal or cash or check, a $400 deposit check will be required to hold your spot for the training. This is strictly to hold the spot as the trainings are limited to 8 students.  If you choose to pay by PayPal, or individually through check or cash, the $400 deposit check will be returned to you on the first date of the course. 

Cancellation: 24 hours notice is required to cancel and receive a full refund on the deposit. 

Course work: Phase 2

Phase 2 can be paid in total through PayPal
Or
Courses can be paid for individually or in total, through check or cash.

PayPal  $475  (includes $25 PayPal fee)

Phase 2 PayPal payments must be made 1 day prior to the beginning of the course. Please visit our paypal page. 

Deposit: If you are paying for Phase 2 though PayPal or cash or check, a $225 deposit check will be required to hold your spot for the training. This is strictly to hold the spot as the trainings are limited to 10 students.  If you choose to pay by PayPal, or individually through check or cash, the $225 deposit check will be returned to you on the date of the course. 

Cancellation: 24 hours notice is required to cancel and receive a full refund on the deposit. 

Total LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification Program Fees: $1,250            

Funding Available through Career Transitions for dancers.  To apply for a grant, please see www.careertransition.org