Reformer Teacher Certification
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
This is a 100+hour teacher training program. Upon graduation, you will be able to teach Reformer group classes or one-on-one safely and effectively.
The BodyTree Approach is a client-centric approach, based on the belief of teaching the clients presented, as opposed to mindlessly applying a fixed sequence of exercises to any body.
During this course, you will learn the critical thinking process. This process is imperative for you to teach a class that is relevant, meaningful and effective for your clients.
You will:
– understand and learn how to do each Reformer exercise well and what each exercise’s primary intention is
– learn how to look and “read” your clients’ bodies
– make informed judgements about what you see
– learn to make modifications or progressions to an exercise as required
– learn about class design and class programming
This course is required to fulfil the Comprehensive Teacher Training Track.
Clinical Certification is available for our Reformer Teacher Certification program. Refer to Program Requirements for applicable exemptions.
BodyTree Academy was the training provider for the Virgin Active Reformer Teacher Training in Singapore and Bangkok (2018 – 2020).
Is the BTA Program for you?
This program is suitable for you if you are a:
– GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR who wants to expand your teaching repertoire or start teaching a Pilates Reformer class.
– PERSONAL TRAINER who wants to elevate your quality of teaching by incorporating and integrating Pilates Reformer exercises, Pilates concepts and the Prehab Trainer™ techniques into your PT sessions
– YOGA TEACHER; DANCE TEACHER or GYMNASTIC COACH who acknowledges the value of progressing your clients safely and without injury
– PILATES PRACTITIONERS & CLIENTS who wants to turn your passion into a career
– PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, OSTEOPATHS, CHIROPRACTERS, MEDICAL DOCTORS who want to incorporate Pilates in their clinical practice.
Program Details
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Prerequisites
Recommended 30 hours of regular Pilates Reformer practice or equivalent.
Pilates Matwork Certification, Yoga Teacher Certification, Personal Trainer Certification will be a plus!
Program Hours
Students are required to schedule and complete Practice, and Practice Teaching hours in between the Classroom hours.
(i) Classroom hours – 56
(ii) Practice hours – 20
(iii) Student teaching hours – 30
Upon completion of all hours and meeting the minimum requirements of the theory, performance and teaching evaluations, the student will be awarded with a teaching certificate.
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MONDAY - SUNDAY
6-12 MAY 2024
9AM - 1PM, 2PM - 6PM on each day.
Registration Deadline 1 April 2024
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Venue
Balanced Movement
No.9A, first floor, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 7, TTDI Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
How to Apply?
Click on the REGISTER button below.
The button link will take you to the organiser’s application form.
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Trainees will be assessed in 3 categories:
Theory: Open book MCQ test.
Teaching
Performance
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Fee
MYR$12,700
Special Offers:
Looking for our Pioneer batch in KL. Sign up for the Reformer TT and get a Matwork TT (worth MYR$12,700 Complimentary!)
This fee consists of classroom hours, PLUS
+ Program manuals and video resources
+Access to mentoring forum
Payment Modes
Details on the application form.
Evaluation Fee charged separately
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Q1. What is the Reformer Teacher Certification Course?
This is a 100+hour program to certify you to teach Pilates Reformer group classes or one-on-one. The Reformer Teacher Certification course is also the a required course to complete for the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher track.
The 86+ hours are made up of:
– 56 CLASSROOM HOURS (refer to schedule)
– 20 PRACTICE HOURS: self practice/group classes.
– 30 PRACTICE TEACHING HOURS: 1-1 teaching.
The student will be awarded the teaching certificate upon completing all required hours above AND meeting the minimum requirements of the Theory, Performance and Teaching evaluations.
Q2. How long does it take to complete the Reformer Teacher Certification Course?
6 months to a year.
Q3. How is the Reformer Teacher Certification Course unique?
The BTA believes in teaching excellently.
We want to help you help others move well and with ease.
This is why Prehab Trainer Upper Limb and Lower Limb are prerequisites to sign up for this course. The BTA Approach is a client-centric approach. We believe in teaching the bodies (clients) presented, as opposed to mindlessly applying a fixed sequence of exercises to any client.
During the training, you will learn the critical thinking process. This process is imperative for you to teach a class that is relevant, meaningful and effective for your clients.
You will understand and learn how to do each Reformer exercise well and what each exercise’s primary intention is. But more importantly, you will:
– Learn how to look and “read” a body (your clients’)
– Make informed judgements about what you see
– Learn to make modifications or progressions to an exercise as required
Q4. How do I get accepted into the Reformer Teacher Certification?
Prerequisite hours :
Min. of 30hrs of Reformer participation or Pilates Matwork Teacher Certification
Certified Yoga Teachers and Personal Trainers are also eligible to apply
Q6. What is the fee* for the Reformer Teacher Certification? What does it include?
The Reformer Teacher Training Certification* is MYR $12,700.
BTA is giving a Special Pioneer Batch offer (refer to fees tab).
This fee consists of the classroom hours, Program manuals. Please set aside additional budget for rental of studio for teaching hours and your evaluation fee.
A BTA Educator will also be the group Mentor for the duration of your program.
Q7. Do I need to set aside additional budget for the Reformer Teacher Training Certification?
Yes. Please plan to set aside additional budget for:
– Practice hours
– Studio rental for solo teaching
– Evaluation Fee (S$250)
Q8. What are my payment options?
To be advised by Hosting Venue.
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Standard First Aid + AED
It is a requirement by SportsSg that anyone providing fitness classes be certified in Standard First Aid & AED. You will need to set aside budget to attain your Standard First Aid & AED certification. A list of accredited courses can be found here: https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/athletes-coaches/coaches-corner/national-registry-of-coaches/accredited-standard-first-aid-with-aed-courses
Studio Rental for Casework
Please speak to Kamileon X for arrangements
Self-practice
This can be in the form of renting a reformer for self practice, Private Pilates sessions or Group sessions (elsewhere). But do note that the purpose of this is to prepare your body for your Performance Evaluation.
Printing of study materials
BodyTree Academy does not offer printed manuals (save the earth!) but if you wish to have them printed to aid your own learning during the course, you are allowed to do so. Any unauthorised republication of our course material for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.
Examination Fee
Once you have completed all the requirements and are ready to test out for your performance and teaching, you may register for your exam. The fee ts S$250 and you are required to complete this within 1 year of starting your program: https://www.bodytreeacademy.com/course-purchase/p/pilates-teacher-certification-exam-fee
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Learning Resources
We use Teachable to aid our Trainees learning by providing videos of the techniques and exercises covered. This is where trainees will also access their manuals for referring to either digitally or they can print for their own use (please respect our material and we take unauthorised republication seriously!!)
The location
Balanced Movement
No.9A, first floor, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 7, TTDI Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Reformer Teacher Certification
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