02-27-11, 12:39 PM | |
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Terri, I've toyed with the idea, too, but I'm not quite ready to take the plunge.
I have peeked at the Stott Method's requirements, being a bit of a Stott girl myself. That particular system is very comprehensive (I believe you learn the various apparatus and machines as well as matwork, and you are expected to complete coursework in subjects like anatomy, too) and as a result it's uber $$$$. It makes sense to think of it as akin to getting one's classroom teaching license, not just in terms of cost and time needed to complete study but also the need for continuing education and re-certification (and the resulting time and financial commitment that entails). The latter was the major reason two different Pilates instructors at my gym cited for letting their Stott cert. lapse. I was very disappointed in a Pilates instructor who claimed to have only completed a YMCA certification; he was a certified group instructor, personal trainer, and coach, so he apparently took a class or two at a convention or something of that sort and considered that proper training. Y certifications may be more comprehensive than he let on, however. A few people identify themselves as certified instructors on this thread: Any Certified Pilates Method Instructors here? If you don't get more responses, I'm sure you could PM or email them individually.
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03-01-11, 12:51 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Hi Terri! I think you would make a fantastic pilates teacher! AFAA has a certification in pilates and mat science, through workshops. It's $129, although I think it is sometimes available for $99. I think you would have to first get certified by AFAA as a personal trainer or group instructor, which is $299. I have a few certifications through AFAA, and their instructors were excellent. You take a written and practical exam for each certification. It might be a good way to start out, since it's not too expensive, and you would get a certification that a lot of health clubs recognize.
Another less expensive mat pilates certification is given through AAAI, and you can take it in Atlantic City and also do the whole convention (which I may go to in June, and used to go to every year). The instructors at AAAI are excellent, too. |
03-01-11, 12:37 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Florida
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Thank you all so much for the information!!!!
I totally thought about shelving it when I heard how expensive it was, but now that I see there might be other ways around that, I'm going to continue to pursue. You guys are the best! Terri
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