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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.   

Program Details
LindaFit offers 6 LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification Programs annually.

Each LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification starts with a 9 hour weekend Core Anatomy Course covering musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesthetic principles. Important topics relevant to teaching pilates mat will be explored, including proper pelvic placement, shoulder mechanics, and breathing.

The course continues with a 12 hour Intensive Mat Weekend Training 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.

The group course work concludes with an initial 4.5 hour Practice Teaching Workshop-1 which allows each student to practice teaching the exercises explored at the intensive weekend. A second 4.5 Practice Teaching Workshop-2 will be given within a year. Feedback and guidance will be offered at the workshops to help each student hone their teaching craft.
(See certification dates and times)

Students will be responsible for completing 25 observation hours and 50 practice teaching hours on their own.  A personal electronic or written record should be kept and submitted upon completion.  One can begin this work after attending the Weekend Intensive training.  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 the course work, practice teaching and observation hours are completed the student must pass a 3.5 hour written exam and a .5 hour practical exam to achieve certification.  If successful, students will then receive a LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification certificate.

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)

Cost and Breakdown*

Course work: Phase 1                         

Core Anatomy Weekend Course - $250
(Includes Anatomy manual)
9 hours
Intensive Mat Weekend Training - $400
(Includes Pilates Mat Training Manual)
12 hours
Practice Teaching Workshop 1 $50 4.5 hours
Total Cost of Phase 1: $700 Total Hours: 25.5
$720 if you pay via PayPal, the workshop is $700 if you pay cash or check.
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PAYMENT

Each course can be paid for individually by: check or cash on the date of the course.
Or
Phase 1 can be paid in full through: paypal 1 day prior to the beginning of the course. Please visit our paypal page. 

Deposit: A $250 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.  If you choose to pay by paypal instead, the 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. 

Course work: Phase 2

Practice Teaching Workshop 2 - $50  4.5 hours
Practice Teaching Hours 50 hours
Observation Hours  25 Hours
Written Exam 3.5 Hours
Practical Exam .5 Hour
Total Cost of Phase 2: $50 Total Hours: 83.5

 

Total Program Cost: $750             Total Program Hours: 109

 

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

 

LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification Program 2010 Calendar
Located at Equinox Health Club & Club H (specific club sites TBD)
Missed courses due to scheduling conflicts can be made up during the year.  Please consult directly with Linda Farrell. 

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Standard Times (unless otherwise notified):

Anatomy

Saturday and Sunday 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Intensive Training Saturday and Sunday 1:30 pm – 8 pm
Practice Teaching I Sunday 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Practice Teaching II TBD
May-June 2010
Anatomy May 15-16, 2010
Intensive Training May 22-23
Practice Teaching I June 6
Practice Teaching II TBD
July-August 2010
Anatomy July 10-11, 2010
Intensive Training July 17-18
Practice Teaching I Aug 1
Practice Teaching II TBD
September-October 2010
Anatomy Sept 11-12, 2010
Intensive Training Sept 18-19
Practice Teaching I Oct 3
Practice Teaching II TBD
November-December 2010
Anatomy Nov 6-7, 2010
Intensive Training Nov 13-14
Practice Teaching I Dec 5
Practice Teaching II TBD

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