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Now Accepting Applications for the PISC Teacher Certification Program in 2012/13.
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The program is limited to the first 15 qualified respondents each year on a first come, first serve basis.
Pilates Teacher Certification Program
The Pilates Institute of Southern California is proud to offer an advanced and unique Pilates Teacher Certification Program. This full certification program is based on the fundamentals, disciplines and philosophies of Joseph H. Pilates, founder of the Pilates Method. Our pilates certification program teaches these fundamentals in conjunction with the extensive knowledge and professional experience of the program’s director, Stacey Vargas, and qualified staff.
The mission of our Pilates Teacher Certification Program is to empower students in achieving a strong connection between body and mind as well as teaching the correct and effective training techniques of the Pilates Method.
Certification focuses on:
- Teaching the fundamentals of the Pilates Method in a supportive environment with personal attention.
- Knowledge of all exercises performed in a classic style with appropriate and challenging modifications.
- Developing excellent teaching skills.
Certification Program Instructors
Stacey Vargas
Stacey Vargas founded the Pilates Institute of Southern California (PISC) in the year 2000, and is currently an active instructor and the Director of the PISC Pilates Teacher Certification Program which started in 2002. She has been teaching pilates locally since 1997.
Stacey began studying Pilates in 1994. She initially began her study of the Pilates method in New York and later obtained her Pilates certificate at the internationally known Pilates Center of Boulder. |
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Dana Peters
With an intuitive passion for health and fitness, Dana knew she wanted to pursue a career in the fitness industry, focusing on the Pilates Method. Upon graduating form Chapman University in 2004, Dana was accepted into the prestigious teacher certification program at the Pilates Institute of Southern California.
With teachers and mentors Stacey Vargas, Sara Dacklin and Kerry Wachtfogel, Dana learned immediately that Pilates was not just an exercise method but a way of life. She quickly realized she had found her true passion and began teaching at the Pilates Institute in early 2005. Dana deeply enjoys helping people stay mentally and physically fit and she continues to deepen her knowledge of Pilates by taking courses and seminars annually. |
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Kerry Wachtfogel
Kerry is a graduate of Long Beach State University where she earned a Bachelors degree in Sports Medicine. She spent many years as a Certified Athletic Trainer, working with athletes in junior college and high school. Throughout those years, Kerry also worked part time as a fitness instructor. This is where she discovered Pilates when she took her first mat class with Stacey Vargas. Kerry embraced the philosophy of the Pilates Method and became certified in 2002. Since then, she has truly enjoyed her work as and instructor at PISC as well as being a member of the PISC Certification Program teaching staff. |
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The Program
Our comprehensive one year program will provide 800 hours of lecture, observation, practice teaching, private lessons, personal workouts, independent study and optional workshop attendance.
Through this curriculum, trainees will learn the Pilates technique used for all exercises on every piece of equipment. Trainees will learn in-depth instruction on how to teach and how to effectively communicate with their clients, provide modifications for specific injuries, provide a safe environment and inspire.
Click here for breakdown of program hours.
Lecture Series
Our lecture curriculum will cover all aspects of becoming a well-rounded Pilates instructor. Lectures will cover the history, methodology and technique utilized for every exercise on all apparatus. Our instructors will provide additional instruction on teaching techniques, modifications, verbal cueing as well as exercises for common injuries and safety issues. Students will also learn important business aspects of being a successful Pilates instructor.
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is an integral component of the certification process as it encourages self motivation and instills an independent thought process. Apprenticeship is comprised of observation, practice teaching, personal workouts and private lessons. This invaluable time spent in the apprenticeship offers each student an opportunity to develop their own teaching style while benefiting from the knowledge of other certified instructors.
Amenities during your apprenticeship include:
- Personal Advisor
- Access to PISC library of books, videos and periodicals
- Use of PISC studio for personal workouts and training
- Discounted studio rate for clients
- Discounted lessons
Requirements for Graduation
- Attend formal lecture series
- Complete observation hours
- Complete practice teaching hours
- Complete private lessons/workouts
- Complete case study
- Complete reading list and anatomy plates
- Pass all written practical and performances with 80% or higher
Enrollment
Enrollment and deposits will begin April 1. We are limiting space to the first 15 qualified attendees for the one year program.
Click here for the Registration Form.
Tuition
Teacher Training Program
(1 year) |
$5,500.00
($500 non-refundable deposit) |
Formal Lecture Series
(6 months) |
$2,400.00
($250 non-refundable deposit) |
One Weekend Lecture
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$500.00
($100 non-refundable deposit) |
One Day Lecture
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$175.00
($50 non-refundable deposit) |
*Tuition is payable by check or PayPal (service fee applies to PayPal). A payment plan is available.
Please make checks payable to "Pilates Institute of Southern California" and mail to 1026 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
*The teacher training program is a one-year plan. Extensions are available for an additional fee. |
