NEW - Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification: created in a modular format to fit your lifestyle!
The new Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification is a three-level Pilates instructor training program which culminates in a Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification.
All 3 levels deliver Pilates teacher training in an affordable, easy to access module format that allows you to access and progress at your own pace.
Level 1 Certification is comprised of 4 modules. Each module builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in the prior module and culminate in a level I Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification.
Module 1: The Foundation. 20 hours
Module 2: Introduction to the Apparatus. 20 hours
Module 3: Beginner/Intermediate Level Apparatus. 20 hours
Module 4: Intermediate Level Fluency. 20 hours
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic human anatomy and kinesiology, and at least 20 hours of Pilates training.
Requirements and Certification awarded
100% attendance and completion of a total of 80 course contact hours, as well as 25 observation hours, 60 personal practice hours and 35 teaching hours in addition to a passing score on all assessments. A Level I Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification will be awarded which allows the teacher to teach a safe and effective Beginner to Intermediate workout to healthy individuals or small groups.
Tuition
$599 per module
The Complete Level 1: $2,396.00
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Level II Certification is comprised of 2 modules and continues to build upon the information and skills acquired in Level I.
Module 1 & 2: Intermediate Level Exercises and Teaching Technique
Requirements and Certification Awarded
100% attendance, completion of a total of 40 course contact hours, as well as 20 observation hours, 20 personal Practice hours, 20 teaching hours in addition to a passing score on all assessments. A Level II Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification will be awarded which allows the teacher to teach a safe and effective Beginner to Intermediate workout to healthy individuals or small groups.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level I, plus 100 logged hours (60 personal practice/observation hours, 40 teaching hours).
Tuition
$599 per module
The Complete Level II: $1,198.00
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Level III Certification is comprised of 2 modules and is the culmination of the Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification Program.
Module 1 & 2: Progressions and Advanced Cueing
Requirements and Certification Awarded
100% attendance, completion of a total of 40 course contact hours, as well as 20 observation hours, 20 personal Practice hours, 20 teaching hours in addition to a passing score on all assessments. A Level II Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification will be awarded which allows the teacher to teach a safe and effective Beginner to Intermediate workout to healthy individuals or small groups.
Prerequisites
Level II Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification.
Tuition
$599 per module
The Complete Level III: $1,198.00
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The Peak PilateSystem® (PPS) Series is a multi-level certification program that provides integrated and systematic instruction on the mat, reformer and cadillac.
As you learn the sequencing critical to delivering the System effectively in our three-part progressive format, you benefit from Peak Pilates® Formula for Success—the proprietary mentoring/training model that heightens your confidence and capability as an instructor. All three levels are sufficiently structured for the new teacher, yet rich enough for the experienced trainer.
PPS-I is the foundational program in the series. It is designed for the busy student/professional who seeks authentic yet progressive Pilates education in a highly integrated format. PPS-I includes instruction on the mat, reformer and Cadillac (tower end) for beginner through intermediate levels. Through action-oriented coaching, self-evaluation tools and concrete feedback, PPS-I prepares instructors to teach private sessions and small-group classes in a safe, effective and flowing workout.
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PPS-II builds on skills learned in PPS-I, and focuses on advancing cueing components, touch techniques, session adaptation and the needs of the more advanced athletic client, in addition to modifications and variations for the special needs client. Learn intermediate through advanced exercises, while deepening the skills needed to teach these exercises in private sessions and small-group classes.
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PPS-III is the capstone module, refining and polishing your skills as an exceptional instructor. This course enhances material learned in PPS-II, focusing on guidelines for progressions, touch techniques and advance cueing for all levels of students and small group classes.
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Peak PilateSystem Comprehensive Certification
Upon successful completion of PPS-I, II and III and four levels of the Classical Chair and Barrel Workshops, as well as a passing score on the comprehensive examination, a Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification will be awarded.
| PPS-I | PPS-II | PPS-III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-requisites |
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Successful completion of PPS I plus 145 logged pre-requisite hours (broken into 60 hours of personal practice and 85 hours of teaching). Note: A minimum of 3 months is suggested to complete pre-requisite logged hours |
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| Course Contact Hours | 58 hours (7 or 10 days) | 28 hours (4 days) | 21 hours (3 days) |
| Certificate Awarded | Level I Certification | Level II Certification | Peak Pilates Professional Certification |
| Course Tuition (Prices Subject to Change) |
$2,200.00 | $1,125.00 | $925.00 |
| Materials Required (Prices Subject to Change) |
PPS-I DVD Manual (not included in registration fee) Total $200.35 |
PPS-II DVD Manual (not included in registration fee) Total: $119.60 |
PPS-III DVD Manual (not included in registration fee) Total $119.60 |
| Required Reading / Course Text |
Return to Life and Your Health, Joseph Pilates OR A Pilates Primer: The Millennium Edition, Joseph Pilates and William J. Miller AND Anatomy of Movement, Blandine Calais Germain |
Return to Life and Your Health, Joseph Pilates OR A Pilates Primer: The Millennium Edition, Joseph Pilates and William J. Miller AND Anatomy of Movement, Blandine Calais Germain |
Return to Life and Your Health, Joseph Pilates OR A Pilates Primer: The Millennium Edition, Joseph Pilates and William J. Miller AND Anatomy of Movement, Blandine Calais Germain |
| Certification Requirements |
100% Attendance Passing Score on all Assessments Submission of all logged hours |
100% Attendance Passing Score on all Assessments Submission of all logged hours |
100% Attendance Passing Score on all Assessments Submission of all logged hours |
| Independent Study Hours | |||
| Observation | 20 hours (5 mat, 15 equipment) | 0 hours | 0 hours |
| Personal Practice | 45 hours (10 mat, 35 equipment) | 25 hours (10 mat, 15 equipment) | 25 hours (10 mat, 15 equipment) |
| Teaching | 35 hours (10 mat, 25 equipment) | 25 hours (10 mat, 15 equipment) | 25 hours (10 mat, 15 equipment) |
| Total Logged Hours | 100 hours | 50 hours | 50 hours |
| Pre-Requisite Hours | 0 hours | 145 hours | 0 hours |
| Course Contact Hours | 58 hours | 28 hours | 21 hours |
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Total Hours Per Module (classroom, independent study, pre-requisite) |
158 hours | 223 hours | 71 hours |
| Total Cumulative Hours | 158 hours | 381 hours | 452 hours |
| Continuing Education Requirements | 14 CECs required every 2 years of a Peak approved course | 14 CECs required every 2 years of a Peak approved course | 14 CECs required every 2 years of a Peak approved course |
| *If Classical Mat Courses and/or equipment are not available, you may substitute using an approved DVD/Video | |||
