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Evolve Movement Studio
Merrithew
Stott Pilates Academy

STOTT PILATES® Level 1
Course Certification Process

Step 1: Pre-requisites

All pre-requisites must be fulfilled prior to course enrollment.

  • Minimum 30 hours+ of consistent and continuous pilates experience
  • Attend Anatomy & Exercise Fundamentals (AEF) - 30 hours or have a working knowledge of Functional Anatomy

Step 2: Certification Path

STOTT PILATES® Level 1 Course

Intensive Mat-Plus™

(IMP 2ND Edition)

40 hours in 6 days

Intensive Reformer

(IR 2ND Edition)

50 hours in 8 days

Intensive Cadillac, Chair &

Barrels (ICCB)

50 hours in 10 days

While not mandatory, STOTT Pilates recommends prior completion of IR or IMP to maximize the learning experience in the ICCB course.

Level 1 Exam Pre-requisites

Students have the option to examine after each STOTT PILATES course or up to six months after they have completed all STOTT PILATES courses. All exams are cumulative and exam fees apply for each.

Step 3: Examination

STOTT PILATES® Level 1 Course

01

Complete your course (full attendance)

Upon successfully completing your course, you will receive a letter of completion.

02

Register for Practical & Theory Exam

Register within 6 months. Book our instructor Self-Practice Access (Reformer) in our studio to practice, observe & clock your log sheet hours.

03

Attempt & Pass the Exams

Get recognized as a Certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor globally.

What You'll Learn:

  • The what, how and why of the STOTT PILATES Principles and how to apply them to all exercises
  • STOTT PILATES Warm Ups
  • Complete breakdown, including goals, muscular emphasis, movement sequencing - of Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES exercises
  • Modifications to address specific alignment issues and individual needs
  • Power workout
  • Static Postural Analysis and assessment to aid in program creation
  • Incorporating light equipment including Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® Resistance Ring and Arc Barrel/Stability Barrel™ to support and intensify exercises
  • Exercise layering related to effective program design
  • Workout composition for personal and group training
  • Effective communication, observational skills, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation