Evolve Pilates & Fitness


Evolve Education Evolve's Instructor Training Program Evolve offers a full schedule of courses for Pilates instructors and enthusiasts, as well as continuing education for fitness professionals who want to increase their knowledge in functional anatomy, client assessment, and program design. Our in-depth series begins with the core philosophy, history, and principles created by Joseph Pilates. Then, using hands on activities and state of the art technology, we help students understand the anatomy and science behind the Pilates concepts and how they relate to the way we move. With our course design, each apparatus is learned alone, giving students time to absorb and practice the exercises. In addition, our courses provide vital information for Pilates instructors, like how to build a program that keeps your clients inspired, how to administer posture assessments and how to relate that information to a client’s fitness goals. Our Full Comprehensive Instructor Training meets with the standards of the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP). Our teachers will be accepted and allowed to sit for the NPCP national certification exam. Why Choose Evolve Instructor Training Evolve Pilates & Fitness creates a small, and intimate atmosphere for our students. Our teachers have years of experience teaching Pilates and helping our clients reach their goals with proven results. Experience. Evolve's primary teacher, Kelli Sanders, has over 20 years of experience teaching Pilates. She holds a national certification as well as several other diplomas in the health, fitness, and Pilates fields. Kelli cares about her students and their success and is willing to go the extra mile to make sure they achieve their goals. Intimacy. Evolve's program caps their students to 10 participants. This ensures 1 on 1 time with your instructor, better access to equipment, a more intimate atmosphere in which to work and learn. Access. Unlike other, bigger education programs, Evolve’s program gives students access to the Evolve studio to practice and learn. This is huge! Several hours of access to the studio is included into the price of the course. Cost. Evolve's program is priced fairly, with more included in the cost of the program than other institutions. Recognition. Evolve's program is recognized and accepted by the National Pilates Certification Program. Once completed, our comprehensive course allows you to sit for the national certification exam. Success! Evolve's program has a 100% passing rate for teachers who have graduated from our program and taken the nation exam. Contact Evolve to Learn More Program for Aspiring Pilates Instructors This program is divided into four modules. Each module may be taken and paid for individually, or all together as a full, comprehensive Pilates teacher training course. To qualify for national certification, participants must complete all modules, plus required observation, self-mastery, and teaching hours. Teach Pilates on the Mat Teach Pilates on the Reformer Full Comprehensive Instructor Training Teach Pilates on the Mat Open to fitness pros, aspiring instructors and Pilates enthusiasts (or students), this program is for persons who wish to become a qualified Pilates instructor capable of private and group training on the Mat. Module I = 64 hours of in person training CLASSES The Pilates Foundation Pilates is much more than a list of exercises. It provides us with a vocabulary for movement and a philosophy for life. What does it mean to move from your core? The Pilates Foundation explains it all. Be confident with the skeleton and its major bony landmarks Learn all the muscle groups involve in “moving from your core” Learn the history of Joseph Pilates and the philosophy behind the movement Experience the principles in your own body Gain your first movement series that put the Pilates principles into action Sign up on Mind Body » The Pilates Matwork The Pilates Matwork is the original work of Joseph Pilates and the base of the Pilates movement science. Integrate the philosophies and principles into exercises on the mat Learn the specific exercise sequence that Joseph Pilates designed to create a healthy, efficient body Understand how to modify and use preparation exercises to help clients build strength and body awareness Sign up on Mind Body » Functional Anatomy - The Torso Learn the anatomy of the torso, spine, hip, and shoulder Anatomy of the hip and shoulder includes bones, muscles, muscle and joint function, and common movement and posture dysfunctions that affect the hip and shoulder Use hands on acvities and 3d technology to understand the anatomy and function of the hip joint Learn to maintain a healthy, functional hip joint Learn how a dysfunctional hip joint can effect the rest of the body Learn the muscles involved with movement and stabilization of each section of the vertebrae Learn the components of the vertebrae and how they affect its function Understand the function of the spine with hands-on activities Sign up on Mind Body » Functional Anatomy - The Hip Use hands on acvities and 3d technology to understand the anatomy and function of the hip joint Learn to maintain a healthy, functional hip joint Learn how a dysfunctional hip joint can effect the rest of the body Sign up on Mind Body » Functional Anatomy - The Shoulder Use hands on activities and 3D technology to understand the anatomy and function of the complicated and widely injured shoulder joint Understand the basics of common shoulder injuries/ dysfunctions and how to keep your clients safe Sign up on Mind Body » Program Design I: Teaching Skills Develop cueing skills • Learn the different learning styles and how to create cues for each type of client • Understand how learning develops with the learning matrix • Learn imagery for exercises • Learn appropriate ways to use touch in cueing • Be able to identify the 5 spinal dysfunctions and modify exercises for them Learn to set class goals for your you and your clients Understand your scope of practice Learn ethics and rules Sign up on Mind Body » COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of the associated prerequisite hours Successful completion of all courses listed in this section 10 hours of mat class observation 20 hours of personal practice with 8 hours being private instruction with a NPCP certified instructor 20 hours of teaching practice with 4 hours observed by an instructor (may be done by video) Completion of a written exam Teach Pilates on the Reformer Open to fitness pros and/or aspiring instructors only, this program is for persons who wish to become a qualified Pilates instructor capable of private and group training on the Mat and Reformer. Module II = 80 hours of in person training PREREQUESITES PREREQUESITES Completion of the Evolve Mat Instructor Training OR a Mat certification from another educator (Restrictions apply. Contact Evolve to see if you qualify.) + 10 additional hours of personal practice on REFORMER specifically (must include at least 5 private lessons) CLASSES Reformer I Continue to build a well -rounded program by adding equipment to your sessions. Understand the design of Pilates equipment and the functionality of the spring system Know how to keep your clients safe when using equipment Begin to learn the foundation exercises of the most widely used Pilates apparatus Sign up on Mind Body » Reformer II Continue to build your portfolio of exercises to create complete, well rounded sessions for your clients Learn 25 + new intermediate level exercises that include more complex movements, challenging spatial and body positions Learn to increase the pace of your work out to increase agility in your clients Sign up on Mind Body » Reformer III Continue to build your portfolio of exercises and increase difficulty to continue to challenge your clients. Learn 25 + new intermediate level exercises that include more complex movements, challenging spatial and body positions Learn to increase the pace of your work out to increase agility in your clients Sign up on Mind Body » Intermediate and Advanced Concepts Learn the vocabulary and concepts of intermediate and advanced work Learn to increase pace and add dynamic movement to your workout Understand how to layer exercises to build to more complex movement Sign up on Mind Body » Functional Anatomy - The Head and Neck Anatomy of the Head and Neck includes bones, muscles, muscle and joint function, and common movement and posture dysfunctions that affect the head and neck. Learn the muscles and bones associated with the head and neck Have a deeper understanding of how to keep the neck safe during exercise Learn common dysfunctions of the cervical vertebrae and what anatomical components are involved in them Sign up on Mind Body » Functional Anatomy - The Extremities Anatomy of the Extremities includes bones, muscles, muscle and joint function, and common movement and posture dysfunctions that affect the elbow, wrist, hand, knee, ankle, and foot Learn the muscles and bones associated with the elbow, wrist and hand Have a deeper understanding of the function of these joints and how to move them safely and effectively Understand the effect of dysfunction of these joints on the rest of the body Learn the muscles and bones associated with knee foot and ankle Have a deeper understanding of the function of these joints and how to move them safely and effectively Understand the effect of dysfunction of these joints on the rest of the body Sign up on Mind Body » Program Design II: Client Assessment Be able to establish a fitness baseline for your clients and create a goal oriented program bases on your results. Posture assessment Be able to perform in depth posture assessments Asses the posture of your classmates Learn how to modify exercises for specific spinal dysfunctions and other postural issues Fitness testing Learn to asses specific movements/exercises to test strength, flexibility and balance in your clients Begin to understand the difference in structure vs. function Sign up on Mind Body » COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of the associated prerequisite hours and training Successful completion of all courses listed in this section 20 hours of reformer class observation for each level of practice (foundation, intermediate and advanced) 35 hours of personal practice on the reformer with at least 15 of those hours being private lessons with a NPCP certified instructor 30 hours of teaching practice divided between the levels with 6 hours of observed teaching Successful completion of a written exam Full Comprehensive Instructor Training Open to fitness pros and/or aspiring instructors only, this program is for persons who wish to become a fully qualified Pilates instructor capable of private and group training on all apparatus (Mat and Reformer + Cadillac, Chair, Barrel). This course enables instructors to create a full, goal-oriented private program as well as teach effective and safe group classes on all apparatus. Module I = 64 hours of in person training Module II = 80 hours of in person training Module III = 50 hours of in person training Module IV = 16 hours of in person training PREREQUESITES PREREQUESITES Successful completion of both the Evolve Teach Pilates: Mat and the Evolve Teach Pilates: Reformer programs OR Mat and Reformer certifications from another educator (Restrictions apply. Contact Evolve to see if you qualify.) + 10 Hours of Personal Practice on Cadillac + 10 Hours of Personal Practice on Chair + 5 Hours of Personal Practice on Barrel CLASSES Modules I & II: The Pilates Foundation Pilates is much more than a list of exercises. It provides us with a vocabulary for movement and a philosophy for life. What does it mean to move from your core? The Pilates Foundation explains it all. Be confident with the skeleton and its major bony landmarks Learn all the muscle groups involve in “moving from your core” Learn the history of Joseph Pilates and the philosophy behind the movement Experience the principles in your own body Gain your first movement series that put the Pilates principles into action Sign up on Mind Body » The Pilates Matwork The Pilates Matwork is the original work of Joseph Pilates and the base of the Pilates movement science. Integrate the philosophies and principles into exercises on the mat Learn the specific exercise sequence that Joseph Pilates designed to create a healthy, efficient body Understand how to modify and use preparation exercises to help clients build strength and body awareness Sign up on Mind Body » Functional Anatomy: The Torso Learn the anatomy of the torso, spine, hip, and shoulder Anatomy of the hip and shoulder includes bones, muscles, muscle and joint function, and common movement and posture dysfunctions that affect the hip and shoulder Use hands on acvities and 3d technology to understand the anatomy and function of the hip joint Learn to maintain a healthy, functional hip joint Learn how a dysfunctional hip joint can effect the rest of the body Learn the muscles involved with movement and stabilization of each section of the vertebrae Learn the components of the vertebrae and how they affect its function Understand the function of the spine with hands-on activities Sign up on Mind Body » Program Design I: Teaching Skills Develop cueing skills: • Learn the different learning styles and how to create cues for each type of client • Understand how learning develops with the learning matrix • Learn imagery for exercises • Learn appropriate ways to use touch in cueing • Be able to identify the 5 spinal dysfunctions and modify exercises for them Learn to set class goals for your you and your clients Understand your scope of practice Learn ethics and rules Sign up on Mind Body » Functional Anatomy - The Hip Use hands on acvities and 3d technology to understand the anatomy and function of the hip joint Learn to maintain a healthy, functional hip joint Learn how a dysfunctional hip joint can effect the rest of the body Sign up on Mind Body » Functional Anatomy - The Shoulder Use hands on activities and 3D technology to understand the anatomy and function of the complicated and widely injured shoulder joint Understand the basics of common shoulder injuries/ dysfunctions and how to keep your clients safe Sign up on Mind Body » Reformer I Continue to build a well -rounded program by adding equipment to your sessions. Understand the design of Pilates equipment and the functionality of the spring system Know how to keep your clients safe when using equipment Begin to learn the foundation exercises of the most widely used Pilates apparatus Sign up on Mind Body » Reformer II Continue to build your portfolio of exercises to create complete, well rounded sessions for your clients Learn 25 + new intermediate level exercises that include more complex movements, challenging spatial and body positions Learn to increase the pace of your work out to increase agility in your clients Sign up on Mind Body » Reformer III Continue to build your portfolio of exercises and increase difficulty to continue to challenge your clients. Learn 25 + new intermediate level exercises that include more complex movements, challenging spatial and body positions Learn to increase the pace of your work out to increase agility in your clients Sign up on Mind Body » Intermediate and Advanced Concepts Learn the vocabulary and concepts of intermediate and advanced work Learn to increase pace and add dynamic movement to your workout Understand how to layer exercises to build to more complex movement Sign up on Mind Body » Functional Anatomy - The Head and Neck Learn the muscles and bones associated with the head and neck Have a deeper understanding of how to keep the neck safe during exercise Learn common dysfunctions of the cervical vertebrae and what anatomical components are involved in them Sign up on Mind Body » Functional Anatomy - The Extremities Anatomy of the Extremities includes bones, muscles, muscle and joint function, and common movement and posture dysfunctions that affect the elbow, wrist, hand, knee, ankle, and foot Learn the muscles and bones associated with the elbow, wrist and hand Have a deeper understanding of the function of these joints and how to move them safely and effectively Understand the effect of dysfunction of these joints on the rest of the body Learn the muscles and bones associated with knee foot and ankle Have a deeper understanding of the function of these joints and how to move them safely and effectively Understand the effect of dysfunction of these joints on the rest of the body Sign up on Mind Body » Program Design II: Client Assessment Be able to establish a fitness baseline for your clients and create a goal oriented program bases on your results. Posture assessment Be able to perform in depth posture assessments Asses the posture of your classmates Learn how to modify exercises for specific spinal dysfunctions and other postural issues Fitness testing Learn to asses specific movements/exercises to test strength, flexibility and balance in your clients Begin to understand the difference in structure vs. function Sign up on Mind Body » Module III: Cadillac/Chair/Barrel I Learn the foundation and preparatory exercises of the Cadillac apparatus Understand when use of the Cadillac is appropriate to use for your clients Sign up on Mind Body » Cadillac/Chair/Barrel II Learn the remaining (intermediate and advanced) exercises on the Cadillac Be able to design full Cadillac workouts for your clients Start to learn the exercises of the Pilates Chair and Barrel Sign up on Mind Body » Cadillac/Chair/Barrel III Learn and practice the 30 + exercises on the chair Learn the 20+ exercises on the Barrel and the spine corrector Sign up on Mind Body » Spine Corrector Spine Corrector includes an in depth break down of all levels of exercises, including original exercises and modern variations. Sign up on Mind Body » Magic Circle Magic Circle includes an in depth break down of all levels of exercises, including original exercises and modern variations. Sign up on Mind Body » Module IV: Program Design III Bring real life case studies to the board to discuss program design you’re your teachers and peers Understand appropriate use of equipment for different types of clients Understand how to progress your client through all the levels of fitness to reach their specific goals Sign up on Mind Body » COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of the associated prerequisite hours and training Successful completion of all courses listed in the "Teach Pilates: Full Comprehensive" section + 210 hours of classroom time + 50 hours of observation (hours are separated in the log book for each section of training) + 100 hours of self-mastery - At least 60 total hours must be done in a professional studio with instruction (classes or private sessions) - At least 20 hours must be private sessions with a NPCP certified instructor + 90 hours of teaching practice divided between levels and apparatus - At least 15 hours must be observed teaching (maybe done in house or by video). These hours will comprise the practical of the test. + Successful completion of a written exam.


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