The BB Education Mat Instructor
Enables you to teach Mat group classes and Mat personal training sessions.
The BB Education Reformer Instructor
Enables you to teach group, Mat and Reformer personal training sessions and group classes.
The BB Education Comprehensive Pilates Instructor
Enables you to teach the complete comprehensive Pilates repertoire on the Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Step Barrel, Ladder Barrel and Small Apparatus for group classes and personal training sessions.
Mat 1 (16 hours)
Introduction to Pilates & Beginning/Intermediate Exercises
Prerequisites: 1 year experience teaching movement, 20 Pilates Mat classes
Mat I includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, pre-Pilates, beginning and intermediate level exercises with modifications, lectures on class order and programming in a group setting, and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre/post-natal classes.
Mat 2 (16 hours)
Intermediate/Advanced Exercises
Prerequisite: Mat 1
Mat 2 includes the remaining intermediate and advanced level exercises, as well as tips for creating great group classes. Pilates programs for specific sports are also covered.
Requirements for BB Education Mat Instructor Certificate of Completion
To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Education Mat Instructor, students must complete the following:
Mat 1 - Course work, written and practical tests (16 hours)
Mat 2 - Course work, written and practical tests (16 hours)
25 Mat personal sessions and 45 student teaching hours or
20 Mat personal sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours
Final written and practical test Total hours for completion of Mat
program: 102 hours (not including anatomy).
Upon completion of all requirements, a certificate of completion as a Balanced Body Education® Mat Instructor will be issued.
Reformer 1 (18 hours)
Introduction to the Reformer & Beginning Exercises
Prerequisite: 2 years experience teaching movement, anatomy,
30 Pilates Reformer classes or personal training sessions. Pilates
Mat instructor training is highly recommended.
Reformer 1 includes an introduction to the Pilates Reformer including set up and safety, beginning exercises, program sequencing and teaching tips for group classes. By the end of the course you will be able to teach a beginning Reformer group class or personal training session.
Reformer 2 (16 hours)
Intermediate Exercises
Prerequisite: Reformer 1
Reformer 2 includes intermediate exercises and modifications designed for group and individual instruction. Teaching successful classes to clients at different levels of ability and clients with physical limitations are emphasized. Sample programs for a variety of clients are included.
Reformer 3 (14 hours)
Advanced Exercises & Sports Specific Programs
Prerequisite: Reformer 2
Reformer 3 training includes the advanced Reformer exercises, plus sports specific programming tips and strategies for teaching the more challenging exercises safely and effectively. Advanced level programming is included to challenge any client.
Requirements for BB Education Reformer Instructor Certificate of Completion
To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Education Reformer Instructor, students must complete the following:
Anatomy »
Mat Instructor training or equivalent (102 hours) »
Reformer 1 — Course work, written practical tests (18 hours)
Reformer 2 — Course work, written and practical tests (16 hours)
Reformer 3 — Course work, written and practical tests (14 hours)
50 Reformer personal sessions and 100 student teaching hours » or
30 Reformer personal sessions, 30 observation hours and 90 »
student teaching hours
Final written and practical tests »
Total hours for completion of Reformer program: 198 hours (not including anatomy).
Total hours for completion of Mat and Reformer program: 300 hours.
Upon completion of all requirements, a certificate of completion as a Balanced Body Education Reformer Instructor will be issued.
The BB Education Apparatus program includes:
Exercise instruction on the Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Step Barrel.
Comprehensive manuals consistent with current national standards
Cueing, coaching, safety and teaching tips for clients at different
levels of ability
Guidelines for creating programs incorporating the complete
Pilates system
Equipment safety and maintenance
Students seeking a comprehensive certificate of completion can elect to take either the Trapeze Table/Cadillac or Reformer with Tower modules. You do not need to take both.
BB Education Apparatus Program Includes:
Trapeze/Chair/Barrel - Part 1 (14 hours)
Prerequisite: Reformer 2 or equivalent
Trapeze/Chair/Barrel - Part 2 (12 hours)
Prerequisite: Reformer 2 or equivalent
Trapeze/Chair/Barrel – Part 3 (12 hours)
Prerequisite: Reformer 2 or equivalent
To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Education Pilates Instructor, students must complete the following requirements:
Anatomy »
BB Mat Instructor training or equivalent (102 hours) »
BB Reformer Instructor training or equivalent (198 hours) »
Trapez/Chair/Barrel Instructor training or equivalent (188 hours)
45 Personal sessions and 105 teaching hours » or
35 Personal sessions, 20 observation hours and 95 teaching hours »
Final written and practical test »
Total hours for completion of full program: 488 hours.
For more information, contact Lizbeth Garcia/ Faculty/Master Pilates Instructor at
619 846 2777 or email lizbeth@tilciastudios.com
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