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This is a 600 hour course from start to finish.
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I believe in the benefits that this system brings to those who put in the work, for both teacher and student! Pilates is a sought after modality and there is a real need for committed and educated Pilates teachers. This program will fill a need for comprehensive Pilates teacher training within the community of East Texas, as well as the surrounding areas.
The PILATES PROJECT program strives to be a learning lab and classroom that will produce competent, caring, and confident movement educators. We will scaffold your learning process by using current teaching science and learning psychology.
The program’s goal is to pass down the legacy of Joseph Pilates exercise system through knowledge, experience and the development of critical thinking skills and then extending the experience beyond into the community.
Upon completion of THE PILATES PROJECT, you will be equipped to safely and effectively teach the Pilates exercises using the reformer, Cadillac, tower unit, chairs, spine corrector, high ladder barrel, and other small accessory apparatus.
Additionally, the transitions, intentions, and all necessary modifications for those needing accommodations will be taught. Learning to teach Pilates as a system is a serious and fulfilling endeavor! Trainees will be expected to prepare for the course work and come ready to invest in their education and the experience of fellow trainees.
This is a “start to finish course” that allows continuity of education and consistency of training. If you live in East Texas and are participating in the program with the intent of making STUDIO B PILATES+BARRE your teaching home, you will begin on the apprentice level after completion of the first level to those with no major movement restrictions or limitations. This helps assure you get maximum exposure to our community and clientele while also helping you see return on your investment in a timely manner. If you live outside of our area, I will collaborate with your studio owner on getting you started.
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Tyler movement enthusiast and teacher, Sarah Burton discovered the genius of Pilates before the birth of her last child in 2004 while working as a personal trainer.
After working at local gyms and Pilates studios for many years, she opened her current location in the growing Mosaic District area off Earl Campbell in Tyler Texas.
East Texans have the opportunity to experience Pilates as a complete system of movement at STUDIO B PILATES+BARRE.
She has developed helpful tools while working with her students, her commitment to personal study, and continuing education. She also has developed relationships with medical professionals and enjoys a collaborative relationship with mentors and colleagues.
Sarah works with those who have had joint replacements, scoliosis, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, students with hyper-mobility syndrome, neurological conditions, spinal fusions, spinal cord injuries, spinal stenosis, and other disorders.
She enjoys teaching both ends of the age spectrum equally; and that opportunity brings more learning avenues for her. Each student comes to Pilates with a unique set of challenges and opportunities for growth and knowledge yet leaves each session feeling one step closer to reaching their goals.
Sarah Burton’s mission for the PILATES PROJECT teacher training program is to equip the next generation of Pilates teachers to listen, to watch closely, and to collaborate to help each individual have the most productive experience possible.
She loves teaching her students and operating STUDIO B PILATES+BARRE in Tyler Texas. Sarah also works in the Tyler Junior College Dance Department as one of the pre-ballet teachers as well as the dance conditioning and Pilates teacher in the pre-professional program. This has put her in the mentoring role for those who are learning not only a specific skill set, but are also learning that their own unique anatomy will project a unique movement pattern. And that is a beautiful thing.
With over 25 years of movement education experience, she will not only teach you the Pilates system thoroughly, but will also show you how to pivot and adapt to the inevitable humanity each student brings with them each session.
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After completing your pre-requisites (which will be discussed within individual meetings), agreeing to the terms of the teacher training program, and acceptance into THE PILATES PROJECT you will
Learn to teach a well balanced class using the system of Pilates. You will learn the skills to introduce new concepts, break down exercises into manageable parts, use your judgment to advance a student or when to pull things back. You will feel capable using basic scientific principles in your sessions/classes such as progressive load, range of motion, and learning aptitude.
Learn to teach varied populations within your scope of practice. New Pilates teachers will have the skills to teach each student using the Pilates system with equal confidence and continued curiosity. Develop into an inspirational, confident, and empathetic educator. Each teacher trainee will have a step by step guide walking them through the stages of learning as both an educator and through what a student experiences. We will be creating a new generation of Pilates teachers who will have the ability to honor where each student is starting and also know how to progress their students to achieve real life benefits and results.
Cultivate your leadership and teaching skills within a safe environment. Learning is most effective when the student is allowed and expected to make mistakes, evaluate, make new choices, test drive a theory, sound awkward, and try again. Your weekends will be classrooms where both imperfection and mistakes will be expected. That is the culture that breeds progress.
Receive constructive direction that moves you to a deeper understanding. Feedback that is given during the course is not close ended. Purposeful feedback should always be a two-way conversation so that the new teacher is guided in a direction that benefits their skills and also the results of their future students. Giving concrete strategies for progress is always the goal of conversations.
Collaborate with your fellow trainees. Each weekend will include time for team work, strategizing, practice teaching and memory skills.
Learn and explore anatomy and biomechanics. You will have access to guest presenters within the medical and wellness community to enhance your understanding of learning styles, injuries, and special populations. You will learn basic anatomy, biomechanics, common injury misconceptions, and working within our scope of practice.
Address the inner workings of studio life. We will discuss several topics that will foster your professionalism in any work environment. Some topics include ethics, common movement misunderstandings, student conflict, internal studio professionalism, internal studio communication, spotting and touch cues, scope of practice, and insurance coverage, among others.
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• You are a current Pilates student with a desire to teach the work to others.
• You are a fitness professional wanting to broaden your understanding of Pilates. and want to work in a classical Pilates studio.
• You are an athletic trainer or strength and conditioning coach/ professional wanting to bring a Pilates program to a sports training facility.
• You currently are a Pilates teacher and love the idea of not only continuing your education, but doing it with a group of others who share your passion.
• You are a physical or occupational therapist or assistant who is working at a clinic with Pilates equipment and want to complete a teacher training.
• You are a college student studying the field of movement and have a desire to help others through the lens of the Pilates system.
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PREPARE
This rigorous curriculum is designed to provide a 600 hour classical Pilates exercise education to future teachers. Teacher trainees must be prepared before each weekend begins and commit to participate in the entire course. Each trainee is allowed one weekend absence. Reading material, course review, and personal practice and exploration are all required.
PROCESS
We will use the layers of learning approach for each exercise and new concept. You will be allowed to go through the phases of learning as a new teacher, starting at the parrot phase into developing your own teaching philosophy. This process allows you to adapt to each student’s needs and find your own unique voice in this industry. We will provide a productive learning environment to set you up for success.
Knowledge Acquisition. Experience Acquisition. Critical Thinking Acquisition. Learn it. Feel it. Teach it.
PRACTICE
Personal practice, observation, and practice teaching hours can all be done inside of STUDIO B PILATES+BARRE if you live near us. To teach Pilates, you must have a practice of Pilates as a student. Hours for teacher trainees who live in town can be scheduled upon availability. Personal practice and practice teachings hours must be tracked and personally recorded regardless of where completed.
PILOT
As lead teacher, I will give you information and guidance. The guidance and coaching will feel different through each stage as you grow and will look different depending on your individual progress and needs. A mentoring relationship that puts you in the pilot’s seat will encourage not only content retention but also critical thinking. Self-discovery will be valuable as you learn and grow. I am on your team, and you will be guided to find your own words and unique teaching methodology.
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LEVEL ONE
MODULE 1: August 23 and 24, 2024 MODULE 2: October 4 and 5, 2024 MODULE 3: November 1 and 2, 2024 CHECKPOINT: week of November 11
LEVEL TWO
MODULE 1: January 3 and 4, 2025 MODULE 2: February 7 and 8, 2025 MODULE 3: March 7 and 8, 2025 CHECKPOINT: week of March 24, 2025
LEVEL THREE
MODULE 1: May 2 and 3, 2025 MODULE 2: June 5 and 6, 2025 MODULE 3: July 11and 12, 2025 CHECKPOINT: week of July 21, 2025
LEVEL FOUR
MODULE 1: September 5 and 6, 2025 MODULE 2: October 3 and 4, 2025 MODULE 3: November 7 and 8, 2025 CHECKPOINT: week of November 17
TEST OUT
Schedule individual test outs January 2026
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Upon admission and signing of the service agreement,
1. A one time payment of $5,750 is available. The $550 deposit is required by August 1, 2024 to reserve your spot in THE PILATES PROJECT teacher training course and will be applied as payment for the last module.
2. Alternatively, monthly auto-draft payments of $550.00 can be arranged for a 12 month period and will begin August 23, 2024. The $550 deposit is required by August 1, 2024 to reserve your spot in THE PILATES PROJECT teacher training course and will be applied as payment for the last module. *This option makes the total $6,600.
YOUR INVESTMENT INCLUDES
• Every training weekend
• End of module checkpoint meetings with lead teacher
• All manuals
• Required reading and resources
• Space for personal practice and observation hours
• Opportunities for in house and community practice teaching
• Mentoring relationship and coaching sessions
• Community atmosphere as you learn
• Recordings of all weekends
• Your test out time and materials
After completing all weekends, showcasing a level of proficiency, finishing all required hours, and passing a written and teaching final exam, a letter stating that you graduated THE PILATES PROJECT teacher training program by Sarah Burton will be provided.
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