STOTT PILATES® Instructor Training
Bodycenter is the home for STOTT PILATES® Instructor Training and Certification for the Greater Seattle area. We offer this highly regarded training to provide quality instruction to those interested ibecoming Pilates instructors. More information is available by visiting www.stottpilates.com. These courses also serve as continuing education courses for established teachers seeking to fulfill credential requirements.
STOTT PILATES® is passionately committed to being the world’s most respected Pilates brand. We are dedicated to developing premium quality pilates-evolved products and services to inspire participants and to support professionals in their pursuit of mind-body fitness and wellness. The company’s trademarked slogan captures its vision succinctly: Intelligent Exercise. Profound Results®
We offer both the STOTT PILATES® Intensive Courses and the STOTT PILATES® Comprehensive Program. The Intensive Courses are held on the weekend over an “intense” 10 hour weekend. The Comprehensive Program is slower meeting three days during the week over a longer period of time. Practice hours are completed outside of class time hours for the Intensive but included in the Comprehensive schedule. The Comprehensive also includes a full apprenticeship program. More details are available on the STOTT PILATES® website. For dates and prices, see schedule below or contact Kristi Quinn at kristi@bodycenterstudios.com.
Click here to enroll online for any of our STOTT PILATES® Instructor Training courses. Once you have completed your reservation online, you must follow these 3 easy steps:
- Send a completed application to Bodycenter Studios
- If you have not already paid online, send a $200 non-refundable deposit to reserve your space (space will only be reserved upon the receipt of all application materials and deposit)
- 2 letters of recommendations
Full payment is due prior to the commencement of the course. Students will not be admitted into the class if payment in full has not been received by the first day of class’
| COMPREHENSIVE MAT & REFORMER Fall Course: Mon 12-4, Wed 12-4, Fri 12-4 Sept 24, 26, 28 Oct 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31 Nov 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16 26, 28, 30 Dec 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14 Jan 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 Feb 1 | -over 5 months: $2400 + Anatomy + materials Learn the biomechanical principles of STOTT PILATES exercises and their application to the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) Matwork and Reformer repertoire. This course teaches you to design, teach and modify Essential and Intermediate level classes, integrating small equipment to add variety and to meet the specific needs of your clients. In addition to the general course objectives you will learn: -Functional anatomy (lecture / demonstration format) -Use of Flex-Band exerciser, Fitness Circle resistance ring and Arc Barrel to enhance, support and intensify strength and flexibility exercises -Effective use of the reformer to enhance torso stability and strength and for peripheral extremity conditioning, flexibility, joint stability, balance and coordination -Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation -Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions -How to develop effective matwork, reformer and combined matwork and reformer programs for personal and group training -Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts -Exercise layering related to effective program design -185 exercises plus multiple modifications Prerequisites -Some training in dance, fitness or movement -At least 30 hours exposure to Pilates Duration -30 hours functional anatomy (see anatomy page) -90 hours instruction & supervised teaching -Minimum 20 hours observation -Minimum 70 hours physical review -Minimum 40 hours practice teaching -60 hours apprenticeship performed upon completion Conducted over 15 weeks not including apprenticeship Total: 310 hours CECs: 12.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro |
| INTENSIVE MAT PLUS Summer Course: May 26, 27 June 23, 24 July 28, 29 August 11, 12 Sat/Sun 12:00-5:30 Fall Course: Sept 15, 16 Oct 20, 21 Nov 10, 11 Dec 1, 2 Sat/Sun 12:00-5:30 | -over 4 weekends; $1000.00 + materials This class provides you with the solid foundation and skills you need to develop effective and motivating group and personal training programs. At the end of the course you are qualified to design and teach essential and intermediate level matwork classes, integrating small equipment to add variety and to meet the specific needs of your clients. In addition to the general course objectives you learn: -Workout composition for personal and group training -Essential, intermediate and power workouts -Use of the Flex-Band, Fitness Circle and Arc Barrel to enhance, support and intensify strength and flexibility exercises. Prerequisites : working knowledge of functional anatomy, prior pilates experience and three-plus years teaching movement or fitness Course Duration : 40 hours instruction and supervised teaching, plus minimum. 10 hours observation, 30 hours physical review, 15 hours practice teaching. Conducted over two weeks or three weekends. CECs : 4.0 ACE |
| INTENSIVE REFORMER REPERTOIRE [IR] Summer Course: May 5, 6 May 19, 20 June 16, 17 July 14, 15 August 4, 5 Sat/Sun 12:00-5:30 Fall Course: Sept 8, 9 Oct 13, 14 Nov 3, 4 Nov 17, 18 Dec 8, 9 Sat/Sun 12:00-5:30 | -over 5 weekends; $1400.00 + materials This class prepares you to teach a broad range of exercises, variations and modifications performed on the Reformer – the key piece of resistance equipment used in pilates exercise. This course teaches you how to combine Mat- and Reformer-based workouts for increased variety and intensity. Upon completion of this course you are able to further motivate group classes and customize personal training sessions for a range of clients. In addition to the general course objectives you learn: -Effective use of resistance to enhance torso stability and peripheral extremity conditioning -How to develop effective Reformer and combined Mat-and-Reformer programs for personal and group classes -Essential, intermediate and power workouts -Effective communication, visual skills verbal cuing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation Prerequisites : Anatomy, prior pilates experience, and 3+ years teaching movement or fitness. Course Duration : 50 hours instruction and supervised teaching, plus minimum, 10 hours observation, 40 hours physical review, 25 hours practice teaching. Conducted over three weeks or four weekends. CECs : 5.0 ACE |
| INTENSIVE CADILLAC CHAIR AND BARRELS Summer Course: June 2, 3 June 29, 30; July 1, 7, 8 August 17, 18, 19 Sat/Sun 12:00-5:30 Fridays 3-8:30 Fall Course: Sept 8, 9 Sept 21, 22, 23 Oct 20, 21 Nov 9, 10, 11 Sat/Sun 12:00-5:30 Fridays 3-8:30 | -over 5 weekends, $1400.00 + materials ($100 less if you take the whole course instead of the modules) Prepares you to teach essential and intermediate level stretch and strength exercises on equipment designed to complement and complete STOTT PILATES® training: Cadillac/Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel. By the end of this course you are able to fine tune both personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of your clients’ conditioning goals – from post-rehabilitation to athletic performance enhancement. Beyond the general course objectives you learn: -How to apply STOTT PILATES® biomechanical principles for precision training -Use of resistance to enhance torso stability and peripheral extremity training -How to develop dynamic programs for one-on-one and circuit training Prerequisites : IMP or IR or CMR Course Duration : 50 hours instruction and supervised teaching, plus minimum, 10 hours observation, 40 hours physical review, 25 hours practice teaching. Conducted over three weeks or four weekends. CECs : 5.0 ACE |
| INTENSIVE BARRELS (IBRL) Spring Course: April 14, 15 Summer Course: June 2, 3 Fall Course: Sept 8, 9 Sat/Sun 12:00-5:30 | -over 2 days. $350.00 + materials IBRL prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Barrels. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 98 exercises on the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel. Beyond the general course objectives, you will learn: -Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination -How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment -Essential and Intermediate exercises and variations -Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation -Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions -Exercise layering related to effective program design Prerequisites: IMP or IR or CMR Duration: Minimum 5 hours observation Minimum 10 hours physical review Minimum 5 hours practice teaching Total: 10 hours CECs: 1.0 STOTT PILATES®; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro |
| INTENSIVE CADILLAC (ICAD) Summer Class: June 29, 30 July 1, 7, 8 Sat/Sun 12:00-5:30; Friday 3-8:30 Fall Course: Sept 21, 22, Oct 19, 20, 21 Sat/Sun 12:00-5:30 Fridays 3-8:30 | over 5 days. $750.00 + materials ICAD prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Cadillac. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 125 exercises on the Cadillac Trapeze Table. Beyond the general course objectives, you will learn: -Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination -How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment -Essential and Intermediate exercises and variations -Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation -Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions -Exercise layering related to effective program design Prerequisites: IMP or IR or CMR Duration: 15 hours class instruction and supervised teaching Minimum 15 hours physical review Minimum 10 hours practice teaching Total: 40 hours CECs 2.5 STOTT PILATES®; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro |
| INTENSIVE STABILITY CHAIR™ – ICHR Spring Course: April 27, 28, 29 Summer Course: Aug 17, 18, 19 Fall Course: Nov 9, 10, 11 Sat/Sun 12:00-5:30; Friday 3-8:30 | -over 3 days. $400.00 + materials ICHR prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Stability Chair. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 63 exercises on the Stability Chair. Beyond the general course objectives, you will learn: -Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination -How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment -Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation -Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions -Exercise layering related to effective program design Prerequisites: IMP or IR or CMR Duration: 15 hours class instruction and supervised teaching Minimum 5 hours observation Minimum 10 hours physical review Minimum 10 hours practice teaching Total: 40 hours CECs: 1.5 STOTT PILATES®; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro |
| ADVANCED MATWORK REPERTOIRE [AM] Spring/Summer: Saturday, May 12th 12:00-6:00 pm | -over 1 day; $245.00 + materials This class includes breakdown of 10 advanced level matwork exercises, in addition to the general course objectives. Prerequisite : Intensive Mat Plus Course Duration : 6 hours of instruction conducted over one day. CECs : .6 ACE |
| ADVANCED REFORMER REPERTOIRE [AR] Spring: May 25, 26, 27 Call Bodycenter for hours | -over 3 days; $650.00 + materials This class includes breakdown of 35 advanced level Reformer exercises, in addition to the general course objectives. Prerequisite : Intensive Reformer Course Duration : 18 hours instruction conducted over three days CECs : 1.6 ACE |
| ADVANCED CADILLAC CHAIR AND BARRELS Summer: June 16, 17 Advanced Cadillac 12-7 Advanced Chair 12-3 Advanced Barrels 3:30-7 | $400.00 + materials Breakdown of 47 advanced level Cadillac, Chair and Barrels exercises, in addition to the general course objectives. Prerequisites : ICCB or CCCB Course Duration : 12 hours instruction conducted over two days CECs : 1.2 ACE |
| INJURY AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS Fall 2012: October 6, 7 Oct 27, 28 Sat/Sun 9:30-4:30 pm | -over 4 days; $850.00 + materials Equips you with the skills and in-depth knowledge required to address a broad range of physical challenges among your clients. Successful completion of this and all Advanced courses is required for Full STOTT PILATES® Certification. At the completion of this lecture-demonstration course, you will be able to customize your clients’ workouts to address particular weaknesses, conditions, postural problems or injuries. Prerequisites : IMP or CMR Course Duration : 24 hours of instruction, 16 hours review and practice teaching conducted over four to six days CECs : 2.4 STOTT PILATES |
About Deposits: All applications for the STOTT PILATES® courses must be accompanied by two letters of reference and a deposit of $200 per course. The deposit fee for the first course taken at Bodycenter Studios will be held as payment towards your STOTT PILATES® exam. The exam must be taken within 6 months of the end of the last course. Deposits for subsequent courses will simply be applied towards the fee for that course.
A STOTT PILATES® examination is the same examination whether taken with Bodycenter Studios or at any of the 40+ Licensed Training Centers Worldwide. The fee charged by any Licensed Facility for examinations varies according to local decisions. Should a student who has paid for an exam with Bodycenter Studios choose to certify at an alternative Licensed Center Bodycenter Studios will pay the alternative Examination Center $200.00 towards the published exam fee.
Course materials and exams are not included in the course fees. Course supplies can be purchased at Bodycenter on the first day of class.
For more information, please call Kristi Quinn at (206) 633-4800 ext. 2, or email her at: kristi@bodycenterstudios.com
STOTT PILATES®, a subsidiary of Merrithew Corporation, is the only full-service organization of its kind providing high caliber pilates education, videos and equipment worldwide. Founded in Toronto in 1988 by Lindsay G.
Merrithew and Moira Merrithew, the company’s mission is to promote the benefits of mind-body fitness worldwide. Visit www.stottpilates.com.
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