Pilates will help you develop your inner strength, power and agility. Developing these core principles will not only change your body, but your life.
BEYOND MOTION® offers a full 450-hour comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training program created by BEYOND MOTION® co-founder and Program Director, Amy Lademann PMA®CPT. Having studied with a myriad of Pilates styles and programs, Amy designed BEYOND MOTION’s comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training program with a contemporary approach to the classical method.
Amy and Rick Lademann created BEYOND MOTION® in 2007 and opened the headquarters in Naples, FL in 2009.
Recognized as leaders in education, this award-winning facility is known for their outstanding training and support.
Teachers, Coaches, and Educators from a variety of disciplines travel from around the globe to train at BEYOND MOTION®.
After years of being asked to train others in her techniques, Amy is excited to share BEYOND MOTION’s® Pilates Teacher Training programs. BEYOND MOTION®’s versatile Pilates Instructor Training program is sensitive to your time and budget.
Whether you want to have a career teaching Pilates, or you are just looking to deepen your practice, we can help you reach your personal goals.
Pilates is one of the fastest growing fitness programs in the world, and the quality of education from BEYOND MOTION® is highly respected by professionals in the medical, health, and wellness communities.
The BEYOND MOTION® Pilates Teacher Training course focuses heavily on alignment, muscular balance, dynamic and functional movement patterns, assessments, and movement modifications. You will utilize the tools of both classical and contemporary Pilates principles to help guide you to become a versatile, informed, and educated teacher. During our intensive course, you will be continuously supported through your journey by our highly qualified team of Pilates professionals.
Both the Pilates Mat and Comprehensive Pilates Instructor programs offer a dynamic, integrative approach to the art of teaching and practicing Pilates. The BEYOND MOTION® Pilates Instructor Training is founded on the philosophy that Pilates is a workout encompassing strength, power, control, flexibility, and agility, used to assist clients in achieving their fitness goals.
The BEYOND MOTION® 450-hour curriculum not only takes you through the full Pilates repertoire, but also teaches you how to assess which movements are best for each client. Our instructors have the unique ability to tailor their teaching approach in order to work with people from all fitness abilities, ages, and levels.
This 450-hour program is designed as self contained modules, with one module building upon the next. By taking one module at a time you will fully experience the Pilates methodology and work. We offer three different courses of study: the Mat Certificate Course (For those looking to deepen their personal practice) the Equipment Course (For those that have already gone through a Mat Certificate Course and are looking to further their education) and the Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training Program (For those looking to Bridge from one Pilates Program to another, and for those looking to become a Pilates Instructor).
The BEYOND MOTION® Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training Program meets all of the requirements of the Pilates Method Alliance for a 450 Hour Comprehensive Teacher Training program, and for the PMA Certification eligibility.
Requirements for completion of the 450-hr training:
Module One: 5 Hours
Anatomy & Movement Science: Structural & Movement Analysis, Injuries & Conditions
Module Two: 5 Hours
Pilates Philosophy, History & Professionalism
Code of Ethics
Module Three: 18 Hours
Mat Level 1: Pre Pilates, Stretches, Exercises, Precautions & Contraindications
Written & Practical Test
Module Four: 42 Hours
Mat Level 2 & 3: Exercises, Precautions & Contraindications, Movement Science & Anatomy
Written & Practical Test
Module Five: 40 Hours
Reformer Level 1, 2 & 3: Exercises, Precautions & Contraindications
Written & Practical Test
Module Six: 24 Hours
Cadillac/Tower: Exercises, Precautions, Contraindications, Anatomy Review
Written & Practical Test
Module Seven: 18 Hours
Chair: Exercises, Precautions & Contraindications
Written & Practical Test
Module Eight: 18 Hours
Arc/Barrel: Exercises, Precautions, Contraindications
Written & Practical Test
Module Nine:
75 Self Practice Hours, 115 Student Teaching Hours, 100 Observation Hours,
10 Practical & Written Exam Hours
The BEYOND MOTION® Pilates Mat Certificate course gives you the skills necessary to teach an engaging, safe, and fun group fitness-style basic Pilates Mat class. While Mat Level 1, 2, and 3, may be taken as a stand alone certificate course, these courses are included in the 450-hour training.
The BEYOND MOTION® Comprehensive Pilates Training is a complete Pilates education which includes an in-depth study of the Pilates Method, anatomy, exercises, sequencing, assessment, teaching skills, and more. You will utilize different pieces of Pilates equipment in great detail. As part of the Comprehensive Pilates Training Program students will be able to attend BEYOND MOTION’s Pilates studio for many of their observation, self practice, and student teaching hours. Once you have completed the BEYOND MOTION® comprehensive program and subsequent training hours, you will have satisfied the requirements needed to sit for the PMA-CPT Exam.
What should I do before my certification course begins?
Your success in our training program is heavily contingent upon your experience with Pilates. In order to be a great instructor you need to be a great student. Applicants must demonstrate a level of proficiency in Pilates during the initial assessment and interview process. If you are new to Pilates you will be required to complete a minimum of 10 private Pilates sessions at BEYOND MOTION® prior to your Teacher Training start date. If you are not local we can discuss your pre-training options.
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Truly teaching the body in front of you takes confidence and great knowledge. Choosing BEYOND MOTION® guarantees you that your comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training program will get you to the level needed to enjoy a career in Pilates.
If you are ready to take the next steps to creating an amazing career as a Pilates Instructor, please click here to fill out your application. We look forward to you joining our next Pilates Teacher Training Series! Upon finishing all of the requirements, a certificate of completion will be issued.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have already completed portions of this training please contact us to discuss joining individual weekend intensive trainings. To become a fully trained BEYOND MOTION® Pilates Instructor, students must complete the above requirements. Upon completion of all of the requirements, a certificate of completion will be issued.
