Systems Training Program | Power Pilates

SYSTEMS TRAINING

PROGRESSION-BASED PILATES TRAINING

APPRENTICESHIP INTENSIVE 12-DAY SYSTEMS BRIDGE

SYSTEMS TRAINING

The Systems Program presents the same material as the Comprehensive training but in a different format. The curriculum covers beginner, intermediate and advanced level exercises utilizing the Pilates apparatus - Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic Circle - as well as understanding how to work with Special Case clients (i.e. obesity, pregnancy, back problem, neck, knee, shoulder, etc.).

The System Training track allows students to complete their education over a longer time period or while meeting other obligations (work, family, etc.). Systems I, II, and III are designed to be taken together, progressing to a new level within 12 months of finishing the previous level. They should not be looked at as stand-alone programs. Completing all three levels is equivalent to a Comprehensive certificate.

Pre-requisites

Complete the Power Pilates Core Mat I & Core Mat II trainings
Attend a minimum of 25 apparatus sessions with a classically trained instructor. Private or semi-private sessions are recommended.
Read The Pilates Primer: Millennium Edition - Return to Life Through Contrology and Your Health by Joseph Pilates (required)
Taking Root to Fly: Ten Articles on Functional Anatomy by Irene Dowd (recommended)
Joseph Hubertus Pilates, The Biography by Esperanza Aparicio Romero and Javier Pérez Pont (recommended)
Complete a Basics of Anatomy workshop within two years of the program start date
Review and memorize the Beginner System order of exercises and anatomy charts
System I (for System II only)
System II (for System III only)

Requirements

Attend all weekend intensives (4 each for System I & II, 3 for System III), arriving on time and participating fully
Find people to act as practice clients (people to whom you can teach a workout while you learn)
Practice at your Power Pilates Training Center or at a studio closer to home
System I: Accrue a minimum of 150 self-practice hours between weekends 1-4
System II: Accrue a minimum of 100 self-practice hours between weekends 1-4
System III: Accrue a minimum of 50 self-practice hours between weekends 1-3
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times during the program and take responsibility for your own progress
Complete and pass all exams and evaluations

Length of Program

System I: 2-4 months

System II: 2-4 months

System III: 6-8 weeks

Cost

System I: $3,200

System II: $3,200

System III: $1,500

Tuition includes the manual, weekend training, weekly meetings, exams, one retest if necessary, and apprentice hours spent observing, assisting, and practice teaching.

**Additional costs apply for prerequisites, supplementary classes and required reading

Three Progressive Levels

SYSTEM I - BEGINNER LEVEL

Focus on mastering the beginner system exercises on all apparatus. Learn the fundamentals of teaching methodology, safety protocols, and basic modifications. This level establishes the foundation for your Pilates teaching journey.

SYSTEM II - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Build upon your beginner knowledge with intermediate exercises and more complex progressions. Develop skills in teaching clients with varying abilities and begin working with special populations.

SYSTEM III - ADVANCED LEVEL

Master advanced exercises and multi-level teaching. Complete your comprehensive understanding of the Pilates method with advanced progressions, special cases, and the ability to teach clients at different levels simultaneously.