PILATES TEACHER TRAINER
EDUCATION
San Francisco’s premiere Pilates teacher training
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Don’t Skimp On Your Education
Qualified Pilates professionals are in demand. Education and training is the most important investment you’ll make in your future as a Pilates professional. Not all Pilates training is created or regarded as equal. It’s important for your future job prospects to choose a well regarded certification.
Arming you with internationally recognized qualifications, a STOTT PILATES® certification will give you the tools you need to succeed at the highest levels.
Learn From Experts
Blue Sparrow Pilates is one of San Francisco’s longest continually run and most successful Pilates businesses. With over 14 years of building positive client relationships, we know how to put you on track for success. Our faculty are the most highly trained, skilled, and experienced instructors in the business.
Education and training is the most important investment you’ll make in your future as a Pilates professional. We’ve trained professionals in the Bay Area since 2009. Our graduates go on to work around the globe.
Immerse Yourself In Pilates
There’s no way to get properly trained and certified as a Pilates Instructor in a single weekend. If you’re already a fitness professional, and just want to add a couple basic Pilates exercises to a routine, then perhaps a weekend course will do. However, if you’re driven to help people understand the benefits of Pilates and how it improves everyday life for everyone, from high level athletes to the elderly, and if you want to help people rehabilitate from injury or be able to teach clients about the biomechanics of movement and the benefits of Pilates — then you need to invest in comprehensive training.
CHOOSE FULL CERTIFICATION—OR TAKE INDIVIDUAL COURSES
Blue Sparrow Pilates Education teacher training program has been designed for flexible scheduling, and is modular, so you can do the full program, or take only the courses you’re interested in.
INTENSIVE PILATES EDUCATION COURSES
If you’re just starting your training journey, begin here.
This course is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, as well as those who are unable to devote the time required in our Comprehensive Program due to work and/or scheduling issues. Conducted over 2 weeks or 3 weekends. Building on your industry knowledge it teaches you to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Matwork repertoire, for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. You will leave with a solid foundation and required skills to develop effective and motivating Pilates Matwork programs.
Scholarship available for BIPOC students. Click to read details.
Course
IMP
Material Fees
$175+Tax
Earlybird
$1215
Latebird
$1515
Enroll for both Intensive Mat-Plus & Intensive Reformer and receive a Bundle discount $2635.
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
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Building on your knowledge, this course teaches you to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Reformer repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. You will leave with a solid foundation and required skills to develop effective and motivating Pilates Reformer programs. 139 exercises on the Reformer. (IR may be taken prior to IMP).
Course
IR
Material Fees
$175+Tax
Earlybird
$1740
Latebird
$1940
Enroll for both Intensive Mat-Plus & Intensive Reformer and receive a Bundle discount $2635.
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
Students registering for this course must have completed Intensive Mat Plus or Intensive Reformer. Building on the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Cadillac repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. 125 exercises on the Cadillac Trapeze Table.
Course
ICAD
Material Fees
$175+Tax
Earlybird
$945
Latebird
$1045
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
Learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Stability Chair repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients.
Course
ICHR
Material Fees
$175+Tax
Earlybird
$575
Latebird
$625
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
Learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients.
Course
IBRL
Material Fees
$175+Tax
Earlybird
$395
Latebird
$445
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
ADVANCED PILATES EDUCATION COURSES
Our program for you if you have already completed the intensive course(s) and are looking to advance your pilates teacher- training.
This 6 hour course progresses the Matwork to more advanced material, providing further options and challenges on the mat for highly conditioned clients. Exercises require strength, balance and coordination.
Course
AM
Material Fees
$175+Tax
Earlybird
$235
Latebird
$285
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
Learn to use the various Reformer components and accessories to intensify reformer repertoire and provide a stimulating workout for athletes, dancers, and highly conditioned clients. This 18 hour Advanced course teaches exercises in the repertoire that require greater strength, stability and flexibility.
Course
AR
Material Fees
$175+Tax
Earlybird
$710
Latebird
$760
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
This 6 hour course held over one-day, prepares you to teach 28 Advanced level exercises plus modifications using the Cadillac for the highly conditioned client.
Course
ACAD
Material Fees
$175+Tax
Earlybird
$235
Latebird
$285
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
This 3 hour course held over one-day, provides you with 14 Advanced Stability Chair™ exercises plus modifications, for the highly conditioned client.
Course
ACHR
Material Fees
$175+Tax
Earlybird
$185
Latebird
$225
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
This 3 hour course held over one-day, equips you with 14 Advanced level exercises plus modifications using the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel for the highly conditioned client.
Course
ABRL
Material Fees
$175+Tax
Earlybird
$185
Latebird
$225
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
We believe you should never stop learning. Whether you’ve been teaching for decades or a year, deepen your knowledge and grow your passion.
Fascial Movement Training explores the latest research findings on the neuromyofascial skeletal system. This training offers a thorough understanding of what fascia is, what it does, how it moves and how to work with it across a range of varying modalities. The importance of this multi-faceted network is only starting to be understood..
The 7 hour, one-day Total Barre Foundation Course provides the groundwork for Instructors to produce safe, effective and varied barre programs that address the needs and goals of every client. Participants are introduced to the Total Barre Principles – six movement awareness fundamentals that provide the structure and biomechanical basis for each exercise. Approved for STOTT PILATES and PMA cec’s
Exams
Online Level 1 or 1 & 2 Matwork exams are $300.
To schedule an exam, please email us for details education@bluesparrowpilates.com.
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ONLINE Bodyweight conditioning Workshop October 9 / FRI 12:30-2:30pm
ONLINE Mini Foam Roller Flow Workshop October 30 / FRI 12:30-2:30pm
ONLINE Advanced Mat COURSE November 13 & 14 6-hrs / 2 Days
ONLINE Rotational Disk Workshop November 20 / FRI 12:30-2:30pm
ONLINE Matwork Flow with Ankle Tubing November 20 / FRI 2:45-4:45pm
ONLINE Sliding Mobility Disks for Dynamic Stabilization December 4 / FRI 12:30-2:30pm
ONLINE Essential Matwork with FascIal Focus Workshop December 11 / FRI 12:30-2:30pm
WINTER 2021
All times listed are Pacific TIME.
Equipment Note: Hand weights
This is another Mat workout in the series of flowing sequences developed by the Merrithew team that promotes breath to enhance the quality of movement, energizing the body and calming the mind. Small handheld weights are incorporated into this challenging flowing series creating a greater awareness of the periphery, while the essential breath patterns maintain mindfulness of the quality of movement.
2 STOTT PILATES CECs
+ ONLINE AdvanceD Mat
Advanced Mat is a 6-hour course progresses to more advanced material, providing further options and challenges on the mat for highly conditioned clients. Exercises require a high degree of strength, balance and coordination.
Also taught:
Muscular initiation and sequencing of Advanced-level exercises
Multiple variations for variety and intensity
13 exercises
6 STOTT PILATES CECs
+ ONLINE Intensive Mat-Plus Course
Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP) Online provides you with the solid foundation and skills you need to develop effective and motivating group and personal training programs. This course teaches you to design and teach the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) Matwork repertoire, integrating light accessories to add variety and meet the specific needs of your clients.
You will learn:
Workout composition for personal and group training
Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel® workouts
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 incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises
Theory and practice of postural analysis
Exercise layering related to effective program design
63 exercises plus multiple modifications
Required Materials:
Comprehensive Matwork Manual
4 video titles: Essential Matwork 3rd Ed; Intermediate Matwork 3rd Ed; Sculpt & Tone; Fitness Circle® Challenge
Matwork & Reformer Support Materials
Required Props: Mat, Flex-Band, and Fitness Circle (Strongly Recommended)
Exam: After the course you will have 6-months to prepare for your certification exam or enroll in another course (See exam fees above).
Price: $1215 Early Bird pricing through May 1, 2021.
Register: Click this link and follow instructions to more info and register.
Scholarship: Scholarships available for BIPOC students. Click for details.
+ ONLINE Mini Foam Roller
Equipment Note: Mini Foam roller or a regular length foam roller will work for the majority of the exercises.
Dynamic exercises can help develop more physical control. Flowing sequences require more endurance from the working muscles and fluid conditioning helps develop deeper connections throughout the body. In this workshop created by the programming team at Merrithew™, learn flowing exercise sequences using a softer and shorter Foam Roller that will aid in hydrating and mobilizing fascia while increasing joint range of motion and mental focus. Transitions between movements require strength and stability as well as coordination and concentration, fostering a sense of heightened awareness and self-perception.
2 STOTT PILATES CECs
+ ONLINE Essential Matwork with Fascial Focus
Equipment Note: No equipment needed.
This workshop provides instructors tools to incorporate new fascial research concepts within the body of the STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork repertoire. Following the Essential Matwork order, participants explore how exercise essences can be enhanced with new fascial research concepts, inspiring a new movement experience. Created by the experts at Merrithew™, discover seamless movement flowing exercise sequences that take the body through multiple planes of movement. This workshop will spark creativity in programming and allow participants to tap into their innate body wisdom to find alternate variations that best suit their movement potential on any given day.
2 STOTT PILATES CECs
+ ONLINE Bodyweight Training
Equipment Note: No equipment needed.
Can using only bodyweight can create an effective workout for any level client? Absolutely! Explore a workout that takes you through a series of standing exercises designed to strengthen and tone from the ground up. No additional props or external resistance are needed in this creative full-body training session that targets muscular strength and endurance, balance and control. Exercise variations are included to increase or decrease challenge and intensity as well as discussions of cueing and motivating techniques.
2 STOTT PILATES CECs
+ ONLINE Fascial Movement Training
Explore the latest research findings on the neuromyofascial skeletal system.With an emphasis on movement variables including Bounce, Sense, Expand and Hydrate, Fascial Movement training offers a thorough understanding of what fascia is, what it does, how it moves and how to work with it across a range of varying modalities.
General Course Objectives:
- Identify the components of fascia and be able to explain its role and relevance to movement.
- Articulate the difference between tensegrity and traditional force and lever-based biomechanics.
- Define and explore fascial movement variables such as Bounce, Sense, Expand & Hydrate.
- Develop programs for clients of all levels integrating specific fascial movement variable.
Pricing
$825 “Early Bird” is more than 3-weeks in advance, with early registration pricing is discounted.
$850 “Late Bird” is less than 3-weeks advance.
Exam
There are no exams for the Fascial Movement Training program.
DURATION
16 hours instruction (plus additional time incase of technical difficulties)
CECS
16 STOTT PILATES®; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro
PMA credits available by request
You will need the following three materials:
Students can purchase individual props or as a bundle from Merrithew.com:
Fascia Deluxe Bundle or Fascia Essential Bundle.
Fascia: What it is and Why it Matters by David Lesondak (Available online through Amazon)
Fascial Movement Instructor Course Workbook by Merrithew (SKU: MN08080)
To purchase course workbook, you will need to contact a Merrithew Retail Representative and provide proof of registration at 1-800-910-0001 ext 250 or retail@merrithew.com.
Register: Click this link and follow instructions to more info and register.
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