Learn to teach beginner to intermediate Pilates exercises on the mat. Adhering to the classical approach of breath, core and flow, we will explore the exercises as they were documented in Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates.
Schedule Update
This course will not be offered until the Spring 2025 Semester. Please check back later for an updated schedule.
Course overview
This course includes lesson planning for group classes, as well as one-on-one program designs for Personal Trainers who want to teach proper Pilates techniques. Fitness leaders will learn current adaptions and modifications for various class levels, abilities and training settings.
Teaching Pilates is the breakthrough many fitness professionals want to achieve. In this comprehensive, time-efficient and thoroughly guided course, you will be shown the steps to put a safe and effective Pilates routine together, with minimal props and on the mat. You will learn instructional techniques, correct forms and movement progressions in order to gain full confidence in leading group classes of any size and/or training clients.
This course is divided into lectures, practices, and assignments. Focus will be on the completion of BCRPA registration requirements, including the preparation for your practicum and ICE (practical evaluation). This course is a BCRPA registration requirement in Pilates Fitness. Those currently registered with BCRPA will receive 40 continuing education credits.
Course requirements
Prerequisite
Current BCRPA Registered Fitness Leader and/or First-Year Student Registration with BCRPA upon completion of the Fitness Theory Exam.
Cost
The cost of the Pilates Certification Module is $795 and includes:
- Pilates Course in-person classes at Douglas College (New Westminster campus)
- Handouts and/or other course materials as required
- Practicum
- Instructor Competency Evaluations package/evaluation
- 40 BCRPA CECs & renewal credits
Please note: all program/module fees are subject to change.
Schedule
This course will not be offered until the Spring 2025 semester. If you would like to be added to an email list to receive program updates please contact sportsinstitute@douglascollege.ca.
Registration
-REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THIS PROGRAM-
To register Students have the following options:
By phone:
604 527 5472 (view office hours). Please quote CRN 11113 when calling.
By email:
- Complete the registration form attached and submit it to cereg@douglascollege.ca via email. Students must register for all CRNs listed on the registration form. Please read the instructions on the registration form.
- Once you submit a completed registration form, one of our Registration Officers will reply to your email in a timely manner with instructions on how to make your payment.
Students are required to make their payment for the Pilates Certification Module ($795) within 24 hours of registration to complete their registration once they receive their instructions email from one of our Registration Officers.
Students will receive a payment confirmation email once payment is received. Payment is required to complete registration. For more information, please email Sports Institute.
Contact us
Registration: email Continuing Education
Sports Institute Office: email Sports Institute