STOTT PILATES® is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method pioneered by the late Joseph Pilates. Co-founders Lindsay and Moira Merrithew, along with a team of physical therapists/physiotherapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, have spent over two decades refining the STOTT PILATES® method of exercise and equipment. STOTT PILATES® methodology incorporates modern exercise principles, and applies proven and accepted practices in biomechanics, rehabilitation and athletic performance enhancement.
STOTT PILATES® exercises are designed to restore the natural curves of the spine and re-balance the muscles around the joints. This involves placing emphasis on pelvic and scapular stabilization, and integration of all the parts of the body into one. As well, preparatory exercises and modifications allow the technique to be appropriate for many different body types and abilities, making it applicable to sport-specific training and everyday life.
As the exclusive STOTT PILATES® Licensed Training Center in Texas, we welcome all new, experienced and aspiring instructors and trainers who desire to learn and benefit from the internationally renowned and respected STOTT PILATES® Education and services provided at Pilates South Texas. The enhanced emphasis to strengthen one’s knowledge of biomechanics, anatomy and mindful movement structured around the STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles will be thoroughly reinforced with a progressive, supportive approach at Pilates South Texas.
The STOTT PILATES® education method is unparalleled in the industry for its thoroughness and quality. We at Pilates South Texas maintain these established standards in order to mentor our students for a career of Pilates instruction.
The Pilates instructor training programs range from Matwork and Reformer to the Cadillac, Chair & Barrels. These certification programs are complemented with the STOTT PILATES® Injuries & Special Populations education and Merrithew™ Continuing Education for further professional development.
The instructor will be able to execute the STOTT PILATES® method in a personal or group training setting. The knowledge will allow for the instructor the ability to customize workouts that promote performance enhancements while addressing client musculoskeletal deviations or injuries.
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INTENSIVE (LEVEL 1)
STOTT PILATES® Intensive Program (Level 1)
STOTT PILATES® training begins by qualifying for the Intensive Program (Level 1). Intensive Program (Level 1) has the following training courses:
- Intensive Mat-PlusTM
- Intensive Reformer
- Intensive Cadillac
- Intensive Chair
- Intensive Barrels
Each course program will provide a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help students learn effective skills to instruct the entire Essential and Intermediate repertoires.
GENERAL INTENSIVE COURSE OBJECTIVES
- How to apply STOTT PILATES® biomechanical principles of core stability, breathing and alignment to all exercises
- A complete breakdown of each exercise
- Exercise goals, muscular initiation and movement sequencing
- Modifications to increase or decrease exercise intensity
- Modifications for specific body types and postural issues
- How to recognize optimal and less than optimal movement patterns
- A variety of programming options to keep clients motivated
- Effective communication, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
EDUCATION SCHEDULE
Level 1: STOTT PILATES® Certification Training Courses 2019
Intensive Mat-PlusTM – IMP, Level 1: 40 hours
Winter 2020 at Pilates South Texas – IMP
Feb 6-8: Thurs, Fri, Sat 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Feb 9: Sun 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Feb 20: Thurs 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM; Feb 21-23: Fri, Sat, Sun 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Intensive Reformer – IR, Level 1: 50 hours
Winter 2020 at Pilates South Texas – IR
Feb 20-21: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Feb 28: Fri 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Feb 29 – Mar 1: Sat, Sun 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Mar 6: Fri 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Mar 7-8: Sat, Sun 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Intensive Cadillac – ICAD, Level 1: 25 hours
Winter 2020 at Pilates South Texas – ICAD
Jan 31: Fri 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Feb 1-2: Sat, Sun 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM;
Feb 13-14: Thur, Fri 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Intensive Chair – ICHR, Level 1: 15 hours
Winter 2020 at Pilates South Texas – ICHR
Jan 9-10: Thurs, Fri 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Jan 11: Sat 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Intensive Barrels – IBRL, Level 1: 10 hours
Winter 2020 at Pilates South Texas – IBRL
Jan 17: Fri 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Jan 18: Sat 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
INTENSIVE PROGRAMS
INTENSIVE MAT-PLUSTM – IMP
This course is a 40 hours course, which is conducted over 2 weeks or 3 weekends. The course consists of eight sessions and attendance is required for all eight sessions. Upon completion of the course, one has the foundation and skills to develop effective group and personal STOTT PILATES® Matwork programs. One will have the knowledge to design and lead the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) STOTT PILATES® Matwork repertoire, integrating small equipment to add variety and meet the specific needs of the clients.
COURSE SUMMARY
- The STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles
- Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
- Flex-Band, Fitness Circle and Arc Barrel variations
- Effective communication and observational skills
- Verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Theory and practice of postural analysis
- 63 exercises plus modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises
- Exercise layering related to effective program design
- Workout composition for personal and group training
REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
- Total: Minimum of 95 hours
- 40 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
- Minimum of 10 hours of observation
- Minimum of 30 hours of physical review
- Minimum of 15 hours of practice teaching
- Pass Written and Practical Examination
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED
- STOTT PILATES®: 4.0
- ACE®: 4.0
- PMA®: 40
INTENSIVE REFORMER – IR
This course is a 50 hours course, which is conducted over 3 weekends. The course consists of ten sessions and attendance is required for all ten sessions. While IR may be taken prior to IMP, we recommend completing the IMP first. Upon completion of the course, one has the foundation and skills to develop effective group and personal STOTT PILATES® Reformer programs. One will have the knowledge to design and lead the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) STOTT PILATES® Reformer repertoire, integrating small accessories to add variety and meet the specific needs of the clients.
COURSE SUMMARY
- The STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles
- Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
- Effective use of the reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- Effective communication and observational skills
- Verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Theory and practice of postural analysis
- 139 exercises plus modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises
- Exercise layering related to effective program design
- Workout composition for personal and group training
REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
- Total: Minimum of 125 hours
- 50 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
- Minimum of 10 hours of observation
- Minimum of 40 hours of physical review
- Minimum of 25 hours of practice teaching
- Pass Written and Practical Examination
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED
- STOTT PILATES®: 5.0
- ACE®: 5.0
- PMA®: 50
INTENSIVE CADILLAC, CHAIR & BARRELS – ICCB
The completion of the Intensive Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels course is a 50 hours course. The ICCB course has been restructured into three separate modules to allow you to choose which module to take and when. However, the completion of all three modules is required to be eligible for certification. The three modules are ICAD, ICHR and IBRL. Students registering for any of the modules must have completed the IMP or IR.
INTENSIVE CADILLAC – ICAD
This course is a 25 hours course, which is conducted over 1 week or 2 weekends. The course consists of five sessions and attendance is required for all five sessions. Upon completion of the course, one will have the knowledge to design and lead the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) STOTT PILATES® Cadillac repertoire in a personal or group training setting, integrating small accessories to add variety and meet the specific needs of the clients.
COURSE SUMMARY
- A variety of exercises performed on the Cadillac Trapeze Table through the full Essential and Intermediate repertoire
- Completion of 125 exercises on the Cadillac Trapeze Table
- To become better acquainted with the Cadillac as a tool to create complete workouts or as a complement to routines featuring Matwork and other equipment
- To observe and experience a variety of exercises utilizing the Cadillac’s features including the Roll-Down Bar, Push-Thru Bar, Trapeze, Leg and Arm Springs
- The goals of each exercise, biomechanics and alignment, as well as cueing and correcting for safety and effectiveness
- How to apply the STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles to a variety of exercises, variations and modifications
- Familiarity with the safety guidelines and application of the equipment for a variety of clients
REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
- Total: Minimum of 60 hours
- 25 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
- Minimum of 10 hours of observation
- Minimum of 15 hours of physical review
- Minimum of 10 hours of practice teaching
- Pass Written and Practical Examination
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED
- STOTT PILATES®: 2.50
- ACE®: 2.50
- PMA®: 25
INTENSIVE CHAIR – ICHR
This course is a 15 hours course, which is conducted over 1 weekend. The course consists of three sessions and attendance is required for all three sessions. Upon completion of the course, one will have the knowledge to design and lead the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) STOTT PILATES® Stability Chair repertoire in a personal or group training setting, integrating small accessories to add variety and meet the specific needs of the clients.
COURSE SUMMARY
- Functional exercises to develop core strength against spring resistance in a variety of positions, including standing, sitting, prone and side-lying
- How to apply the STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles to Essential and Intermediate-level Stability Chair exercises
- Better understanding of movement essence and exercise goals, proper execution and muscle activation
- How to improve core stability, increase peripheral strength and enhance mobility on one piece of equipment
- How the split-pedal option transforms exercises by challenging bilateral, unilateral and reciprocal strength and stability
- Cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness
REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
- Total: Minimum of 40 hours
- 15 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
- Minimum of 5 hours of observation
- Minimum of 10 hours of physical review
- Minimum of 10 hours of practice teaching
- Pass Written and Practical Examination
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED
- STOTT PILATES®: 1.5
- ACE®: 1.5
- PMA®: 15
INTENSIVE BARRELS – IBRL
This course is a 10 hours course, which is conducted over 1 weekend. The course consists of two sessions and attendance is required for the two sessions. Upon completion of the course, one will have the knowledge to design and lead the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) STOTT PILATES® Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel repertoire in a personal or group training setting, integrating small accessories to add variety and meet the specific needs of the clients.
COURSE SUMMARY
- How to apply the STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles to exercises on the Arc Barrel, Spine Corrector and Ladder Barrel
- Exercises from the STOTT PILATES® Essential and Intermediate Barrel repertoire
- To understand movement essence and exercise goals
- How to support the spine in flexion, lateral flexion or extension, to target core and peripheral muscle groups, and to adapt exercises to specific body types
- How to incorporate the barrels into a full-body workout and program for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- To develop effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
- Total: Minimum of 30 hours
- 10 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
- Minimum of 5 hours of observation
- Minimum of 10 hours of physical review
- Minimum of 5 hours of practice teaching
- Pass Written and Practical Examination
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED
- STOTT PILATES®: 1.0
- ACE®: 1.0
- PMA®: 10
ADVANCED (LEVEL 2)
STOTT PILATES® Advanced Program (Level 2)
The Advanced (Level 2) program begins with a review of relevant Essential and Intermediate exercises, then students learn to apply STOTT PILATES® biomechanical principles to exercises that require a higher degree of strength, balance and coordination. These courses can be taken immediately after the corresponding Level 1 course or as a series of courses.
Advanced Program (Level 2) has the following training courses:
- Advanced Mat
- Advanced Reformer
- Advanced Cadillac
- Advanced Chair
- Advanced Barrels
EDUCATION SCHEDULE
Level 2: STOTT PILATES® Certification Training Courses 2019
Advanced Matwork – AM, Level 2: 6 hours
Winter 2020 at Pilates South Texas – AM
Feb 16: Sun 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Spring 2020 at pillarPERFORMANCE in San Diego, CA – AM
Mar 14: Sat 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Advanced Reformer – AR, Level 2: 18 hours
Spring 2020 at Pilates South Texas – AR
Apr 3-5: Fri, Sat, Sun 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Spring 2020 at pillarPERFORMANCE in San Diego, CA – AR
Apr 17, 18: Fri, Sat 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Apr 19: Sun 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Advanced Cadillac – ACAD, Level 2: 6 hours
Mar 13: Fri 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Advanced Chair – ACHR, Level 2: 3 hours
Spring 2020 at Pilates South Texas – ACHR
Mar 12: Thur 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Advanced Barrels – ABRL, Level 2: 3 hours
Spring 2020 at Pilates South Texas – ABRL
Mar 12: Thur 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ADVANCED PROGRAMS
ADVANCED PROGRAMS
ADVANCED MAT – AM
This 6 hour course is covered in one-day. Upon completion of the course, one has the skills to effectively intensify the mat workout for the clients.
COURSE SUMMARY
- Muscular initiation and sequencing of Advanced-level exercises
- Multiple variations for variety and intensity
- Completion of 13 exercises
REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
- 6 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
- Pass Written and Practical Examination
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED
- STOTT PILATES®: 0.6
ADVANCED REFORMER – AR
This course is an 18 hours course, which is conducted over 3 days. Upon completion of the course, one has the skills to effectively intensify the reformer repertoire for the clients.
REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
- 18 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
- Pass Written and Practical Examination
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED
- STOTT PILATES®: 1.8
ADVANCED CADILLAC, CHAIR & BARRELS – ACCB
The completion of the Advanced Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels course is a 12 hours course. The ACCB course has been restructured into three separate modules to allow you to choose which module to take and when. However, the completion of all three modules is required to be eligible for certification. The three modules are ACAD, ACHR and ABRL. Students registering for any of the modules must have completed the ICCB or ICAD, ICHR, IBRL (for respective advanced module).
ADVANCED CADILLAC – ACAD
This 6 hour course is covered in one-day. Upon completion of the course, one has the skills to effectively lead 28 Advanced level Cadillac exercises to intensify the workout for the clients.
REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
- 6 hours of ACAD instruction and supervised teaching
- 3 hours ACHR of instruction and supervised teaching
- 3 hours of ABRL instruction and supervised teaching
- Pass Written and Practical Examination
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED
- STOTT PILATES®: 1.2
ADVANCED CHAIR – ACHR
This course is a 3 hours course. Upon completion of the course, one has the skills to effectively lead 14 Advanced level Stability ChairTM exercises to intensify the workout for the clients in a personal or group training setting.
REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
- 6 hours of ACAD instruction and supervised teaching
- 3 hours ACHR of instruction and supervised teaching
- 3 hours of ABRL instruction and supervised teaching
- Pass Written and Practical Examination
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED
- STOTT PILATES®: 0.3
ADVANCED BARRELS – ABRL
This course is a 3 hours course. Upon completion of the course, one has the skills to effectively lead 14 Advanced level exercises using the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel to intensify the workout for the clients in a personal or group training setting.
REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
- 6 hours of ACAD instruction and supervised teaching
- 3 hours ACHR of instruction and supervised teaching
- 3 hours of ABRL instruction and supervised teaching
- Pass Written and Practical Examination
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED
- STOTT PILATES®: 0.3
INJURIES & SPECIAL POPULATIONS
STOTT PILATES® Injuries & Special Populations
This course is a 24 hours course, which is conducted over 1 weekend. The course consists of four sessions and attendance is required for all four sessions. Upon completion of the course, one will be equipped with the skills to address a broad range of physical challenges of the clients. This course will build on one’s knowledge to customize workouts to address weaknesses, health conditions, postural problems or injuries. It is important to note that this course will NOT prepare students to diagnose or treat any specific injuries or conditions or prescribe exercises for these populations without consultation with an appropriate health practitioner (i.e. Physical Therapist, Physiotherapist or similarly recognized health care professional).
Completion of the STOTT PILATES® Injuries & Special Populations – ISP course is required for full STOTT PILATES® certification.
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Discuss the Pilates Instructor’s role in the rehabilitative process
- Examine the industry standards for screening clients and learn how to begin a Pilates program to safely and appropriately work with special populations
- Discuss the three-level muscle classification system
- Develop and be able to apply a rehabilitative approach based on current models of joint stability
- Examine optimal and dysfunctional biomechanical patterns in various regions of the body
- Review the most common injuries and special populations that may be encountered
- Review appropriate exercise progressions for those ALL POPULATIONS, including the injuries and special populations
- Practice programming for ALL POPULATIONS and for specific injuries and special populations
COURSE SUMMARY
- Approaches to rehabilitating an injured musculoskeletal system
- Anatomy and biomechanics, dysfunctions and pathologies, and exercise modifications in the: lumbo-pelvic, cervical, upper quadrant, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle and foot regions
- Pregnancy, fibromyalgia and other special conditions plus workout design
- Appropriate modification of Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Stability Chair and Barrel exercises
REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
- 24 hours of instruction, conducted over 4 days (6 hours/day)
- No physical review, observation or practice teaching required
- No Written or Practical Examination at the end of the ISP Course
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED
- STOTT PILATES®: 2.40
- ACE®: 2.40
EDUCATION SCHEDULE
Injuries & Special Populations – ISP: 24 hours
Fall 2019 at Pilates South Texas – ISP
Nov 7-9: Thurs, Fri, Sat 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Nov 10: Sun 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Spring 2020 at Pilates South Texas – ISP
Mar 26-28: Thurs, Fri, Sat 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Mar 29: Sun 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
STOTT PILATES® Certification Exams
GENERAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION
GENERAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- The written and practical exams are conducted at Pilates South Texas.
- The written and practical components may be taken on the same day or within 7 days.
- If both portions are not completed within seven (7) days, the exams are required to be retaken at the student’s expense.
- Completion of an examination is required within six (6) months upon completion of the certification training course.
- Two options to extend the deadline to complete the examination:
– The material covered is customized to prepare the student for the exam.
– The number of private hours is based on the course repertoire.
– The reinstatement is valid for 60 days.
The MINIMUM private session requirements are:
Matwork – 1 hour
Reformer – 1 hour
Matwork & Reformer – 1 to 2 hours
Matwork, Reformer & CCB – 2 to 3 hours
STOTT PILATES® Courses include IMP, IR, ICAD, ICHR, IBRL, AM, AR, ACAD, ACHR, ABRL and ISP.
STOTT PILATES® Certification Requirements
- An average score of 80% (Practical & Written components)
- A minimum score of 75% per component
EXAMINATION PREPARATION REVIEW
- Complete the KINETIC CHAIN® Training – Anatomy for Movements to learn the methodologies of studying anatomy
- Practical Exam Review: A ‘Mock’ Practical Exam allows students to receive feedback of the performance and to discuss any areas for additional preparation.
- Written Exam Review: A ‘Mock’ Written Exam allows students to review and discuss answers of the ‘Mock’ questions.