THE PILATES ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL
Become a Pilates Instructor!
To become a Pilates instructor, you need dedication, knowledge of the body and a desire to help others, so choose the right Pilates Instructor Training to be the best Pilates instructor you can be. At the Pilates Academy International, we believe that Pilates Instructor Training begins with a strong foundation in anatomy and biomechanics. That's why the Pilates teachers we produce are capable of designing fitness training programs for all ages, lifestyles, and fitness levels. Our intensive Pilates courses are designed for potential instructors who are already certified personal trainers, Pilates enthusiasts who want to take their fitness training to the next level, or dancers or athletes using Pilates training to become a Pilates instructor as a career transition. To date, the Pilates Academy International has trained Pilates instructors across the globe who are sought after for their firm base of knowledge and high quality Pilates instruction they are able to deliver after successful completion of their Pilates Instructor Training. PAI Pilates Instructors are competent, confident and well-equipped to teach Pilates and develop fitness training routines for all populations. To learn more about our Pilates Instructor Training program or for more information on how to become a Pilates instructor, click here.
Whether you are a certified personal trainer or have already attained your Pilates Instructor Training, you can easily augment your fitness training with Pilates workshops for Instructors created by the Pilates Academy International. We offer over 20 workshops at the Pilates Academy International headquarters in New York City, as well as at our numerous Satellite Centers across the US and internationally. Our Pilates workshops feature Pilates instruction not only with new mat Pilates exercises, but also Pilates instruction on the Pilates Exercise Ball, BOSU, Pilates Foam Roller, Pilates Exercise Band and more. It's easy for Pilates enthusiasts to begin to become a Pilates instructor or current Pilates instructors to complete continuing education credits to maintain Pilates Instructor Training with the wide variety of workshops that PAI offers.
Mission Statement: The Pilates Academy International (PAI) is committed to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become excellent, sought-after instructors. We aim to equip our students with not only a strong mastery of the Pilates exercises and functional anatomy, but also the teaching skills necessary to attract and retain a strong client base.
The PILATES ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL was created so that the focus of Pilates could be shifted to the individuals it was designed to help most: the clients. We believe that Pilates is only as good as its ability to serve the clients' needs. We strongly believe that you don't have to be "the best" at doing the exercises to be the best instructor! In fact, we find that the best Pilates instructors are usually those who are NOT necessarily the best at Pilates. Great teaching comes from an understanding of the process of learning, like a great coach. Do you think Sasha Cohen's coach can still do a Triple Axle? No! But, he can break it down and teach it, and THAT is what we aim to create here! Competent instructors who have a strong understanding of the exercises and biomechanics coupled with excellent communication skills!
Students applying for admission into a course administered by The Pilates Academy International will need the following:
- Completed application form
- 2 letters of recommendation, typed by someone you have worked with on a professional level
- $200 deposit, refunded if you are not accepted
- Evidence of teaching experience (not required)
- Personal Statement summarizing your intentions
- Anatomy, Biomechanics & Posture Review must be taken first.
- Anatomy, Biomechanics & Posture Review
- All Populations Mat
- Mat Progressions/ Challenge
- All Populations Reformer
- Reformer Progressions/ Challenge
- All Populations Cadillac
- Cadillac Progressions/ Challenge
- All Populations Chair
- Chair Progressions/ Challenge
- All Populations Barrels
- Barrels Progressions/ Challenge
- Special Conditions: Foundations & Mat
- Special Conditions: Reformer
- Special Conditions: Cadillac
- Special Conditions: Chair & Barrels
- Programming for Results: All Equipment
While students enrolling in courses administered by The Pilates Academy International are not required to have previous Pilates experience, we have observed that students who come into the course with prior experience are able to progress much more quickly.
Our team of instructor trainers is dedicated to providing you with all the tools you need not only to learn and understand the exercises, but also to teach the exercises skillfully and effectively. Here is the links for our upcoming courses (2009 Weekend Courses & 2009 Weekday Courses). For a complete schedule of courses, please click on the link to the right.
Also see Course Descriptions, and Frequently Asked Questions.
For video footage of Pilates Academy International Training repertoire, visit Directors Katherine and Kimberly Corp’s Ultimate Pilates Workouts (www.ultimatepilatesworkouts.com) or click here.
For more information on the Pilates Academy International, click here.
Instructor Training
Please call 212-687-3787 or email training@pilatesonfifth.com. Professional Dancers... Take Charge of Change! Create your Tomorrow TODAY! Visit www.careertransition.org Workshops We offer an array of workshops designed to expand your knowledge and give you new insight to keeping variety as an integral part of your clients' programming. |
