HUNT Pilates Teacher Training Program Description
This extensive learning process will teach students the entire Classical Pilates System utilizing the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Springboard, Barrels, and various props such as the Magic Circle, jumpboard, and foam rollers. It is one of the most comprehensive Pilates apparatus courses of its kind. Unlike other Pilates training programs HUNT Pilates integrates mat work – the foundation of the Method – into the 4-month study. The Comprehensive Training Course is designed to deliver quality training in a time efficient manner. Most apprentices usually complete the program and receive certification after 6 months. HUNT Pilates Teacher Training is a 12 week course with a total of 472 hours of training after completion. 132 hours of classroom learning, 100 observation hours to be completed at HUNT Pilates, 200 teaching hours, 30 practice hours (depending on experience), 10 Free class practice hours.
The Fall Calendar- (every Saturday & Sunday from 1:30- 7:30pm with a 30 minute break)
September
Saturday 10th, 17th, 24th and Sunday 11th, 18th, 25th
October
Saturday 1st , off 8thColumbus weekend, 15th , 22nd , 29th
Sunday 2nd , off 9thColumbus weekend, 16th , 23rd , 30th
November
Saturday 5th , 12th , 19th , off 26th Thanksgiving weekend
Sunday 6th , 13th, 20th , off 27th Thanksgiving weekend
December
Saturday 3rd off Break, 10th , 17th
Sunday 4th off Break, 11th , 18th
*Open Studio Hours for Practice*
Saturday & Sunday 7:30pm- 9:00pm, Friday’s 4:30pm- 6:30pm
Month 1
Beginner Intensive Weekends:33 hours of instruction learning the beginner exercise system on the mat and on the apparatus. Introduction to Anatomy by Dr. Bruce Shannahoff. A full skeleton will be introduced to review and learn all the bones in the body.
Monthly Review: A Strong Foundation to Start: 11 hours discussion of the pelvic floor, Core stabilization and presentation of Anatomy by Dr.Bruce Shannahoff – (Local clinical director ofValleySpinalDecompressionCenter),Build the pelvic floor, Core and diaphragm. First Quiz on Skeleton, bones in the body, and beginner exercises.
Specific exercises taught by Diane Severino, (an elder, Ron Fletchers first student, 37 years of teaching Pilates, Professional Ballet dancer)
Mentor Meeting:Each student will have a 15 minutesit-down with the Director, Kathryn Hunt, to access progress
Apprenticeship:Continue observation and self-practice
Month 2
Intermediate Intensive Weekends:44 hours of instruction learning the intermediate exercise system on the mat and on the apparatus.
Mentor Meeting 2:Meeting with Director, Kathryn
Exams:Mid-term exam, written and practical
Monthly Review: training 2 beginner “examples” through a beginner system. Continue learning from Diane Severino. Start to learn sequences of a session and class format. Anatomy- Full muscular lecture by Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, extremities
Apprenticeship:Training on teaching exercises “to each other” is added to observation and self-practice
Month 3
Intermediate/ Advanced Intensive Weekends: 33 hours of instruction continuing to learn the intermediate exercise system, and an introduction to the Advanced exercise system on the mat and on the apparatus.
Monthly Review:Modifications for exercises. Special considerations for specific clientele. Focus on cueing and imagery in teaching. How to challenge a client with the beginner system by Diane Severino.Anatomy – The spine, a full break-down by Dr. Bruce Shannahoff.
Second Quiz on Anatomy and Intermediate exercises.
Apprenticeship:Earn While You Learn teaching shifts; begin for all qualifying apprentices teaching community classes, Apprentice Mat Class once a week.
Mentor meeting 3: 15 minute sit -down with Director, Kathryn to review progress.
Month 4
Advanced and Props Intensive Weekends:22 hours of instruction learning the advanced exercises and Pilates props on mat and on apparatus
Monthly Review:Full review of anatomy, full review of beginner, intermediate and advanced exercises.Overview of job opportunities for professionals from Kathryn Hunt and Diane Severino.
Apprenticeship: Continue earning while you learn teaching shifts for qualified students in community classes.Assisting Kathryn and other HUNT Pilates instructors in Mat and apparatus classes.
Mentor Meeting 4:final studio meetingAn Eye to Alignment. Anatomy: Focus on facial meridians and how they relate to alignment
Exams:Final Exam written and practical. Intermediate Mat demo assessment: Video-based critique of technique and form
to Structure a springboard and Reformer jump board class. Final 5 page paper (will be discussed in month 1)
$3,750 tuition includes:
12Weekend Intensives, all exams and one retest if necessary (after one retest there will be a $175 charge)
4 Monthly Review Meetings with Director, Kathryn Hunt-Anderson
300 Apprenticeship hours (200 teaching, 100 observation) completed at HUNT PilatesStudio
Free Open studio Practice time
Online Manuals for download (bound hard copy is available), student login for access to The HUNT Pilates Online Learning Center (videos, digital manuals, chats)
All Anatomy in digital materials,model and workbooks
10 free group mat and or equipment classes during the 4-month teacher training period.
50% discount on private one-on-one, semi-private sessions/packages, and all classes during the 4-month teacher training period.