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Pilates, Physiotherapy and Pelvic Health in Wellington, New Zealand.
Become a Pilates Instructor
At Tiaki Pilates Institute
Upskill your qualifications with Tiaki's proven programme to start teaching pilates today!
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Become a certified Pilates Instructor. Online & in-Studio options for our instructor courses.
All courses are approved by REP’s NZ
It’s time for a rewarding career.
Becoming a Pilates Instructor can be a fulfilling way to help people achieve their wellness goals while paying the bills.
Tiaki offers Pilates training to a maximum of 12 students a year. With online and in-person training you’ll soon be working towards a worthwhile profession helping people move well, live well and age well.
2020 has meant many people have had to change career paths. And with more people looking to take care of their wellness they’re looking for experts to help them achieve their goals safely.
Becoming a Pilates instructor may be the perfect outcome to your own wellness journey, stepping back from a hectic corporate life, or forging a new path when COVID has meant you’ve had to swap to Plan B.
- 2 ½ day compulsory foundation course
- Additional specialist Pilates training workshops
- Studio hours available at Tiaki studios
- Expert teaching, mentoring, observation and practice hours
- Two intakes a year
- Maximum 8 per intake
TPI Foundations Course
Learning Objectives for the Foundations Course
- The History and movement principals of the Pilates Method
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- The Tiaki Philosophy
- Movement patterns, identification of basic faulty movement patterns
- Postural Assessment, identification of faulty postures and postural correction
- Common injury types
- Pre-exercise clearance
- Understanding of scope of practice
Course Format & Dates
Prerequisites & Cost
Wellington Dates:
- Friday 23 Feb 2024: 12.30pm – 5.30pm
- Saturday 24 Feb 2024: 9.30am – 6pm
- Sunday 25 Feb 2024: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Format:
20 Hours
2.5 Days Face to Face
*This course is available in our studio or online
Prerequisites:
None
Costs:
- $1491.00 (incl GST) (Early Bird Rate = $1356.00 if paid by Feb 2nd 2024)
- A deposit of $200.00 required at registration to secure your place on the course
TPI Reformer Pilates Course
Learning Objectives for the Reformer Pilates Course
- Introduction to the Pilates Reformer
- Repertoire of 28 exercises on the Reformer
- Programme sequencing + sample classes
- Teaching tips for teaching to one client and to larger groups
- Modifications for injury or special populations
- By the end of course - be able to teach a beginning reformer group class or a private session
- Understand Scope of Practice
- Learn cueing, coaching and safety tips
- Learn equipment safety and maintenance.
Course Format & Dates
Prerequisites & Cost
Format:
3 days face to face (Total 24 hours)
- 10 Personal Practice Hours
- 40 Practice teaching hours
- 30 Observation hours
- 6 Hours with Mentor
- Total hours = 110
Dates:
- Friday 5 April 2024: 12.30pm – 5.30pm
- Saturday 6 April 2024: 9.30am – 6pm
- Sunday 7 April 2024: 8.30am – 5.30pm
- Saturday 11 May 2024: 12pm-4pm
*This course is only available in our studio
Prerequisites:
- Participation in 20 hours of group reformer classes. These can be done at Tiaki at a discounted rate once deposit is paid
- Completion of TPI Foundations Course
Cost:
- $1894.00 (incl GST)
- (Early bird rate = $1722.00 if paid by March 15th 2024)
- A deposit of $200.00 required at registration to secure your place on the course.
TPI Mat Pilates Course
Learning Objectives for the Reformer Pilates Course
- Introduction to Mat Pilates
- Repertoire of 28 Mat Pilates Exercises
- Programme sequencing + sample classes
- Teaching tips for teaching to one client and to larger groups
- Modifications for injury or special populations
- By the end of course - be able to teach a beginning Mat Pilates group class or a private session
- Understand Scope of Practice
- Learn cueing, coaching and safety tips
- Introduction of small equipment and props.
Course Format & Dates
Prerequisites & Cost
Format:
3 days face to face
- 10 Personal Practice Hours
- 40 Practice teaching hours
- 30 Observation hours
- 6 Hours with Mentor
- Total Hours = 110
Wellington Dates:
- Friday 24 May 2024: 12.30pm – 5.30pm
- Saturday 25 May 2024: 9.30am – 6pm
- Sunday 26 May 2024: 8.30am – 5.30pm
- Saturday 22 June 2024: 12pm-4pm
*This course is only available in our studio
Prerequisites:
- Completion of TPI Foundations Course
Costs:
- $1894.00 (incl GST)
- (Early Bird Rate = $1722.00 if paid by May 3rd 2024)
- A deposit of $200.00 required at registration to secure your place on the course
Cancellations by students prior to two weeks before the course starts will be refunded minus a $150.00 administration fee
TPI Cadillac Course
Learning Objectives for the Cadillac Pilates Course
- Introduction to Cadillac Pilates
- Repertoire of Cadillac Pilates Exercises
- Programme sequencing + sample classes
- Teaching tips for teaching a variety of clients
- Modifications for injury or special populations
- By the end of course - be able to teach a beginners cadillac session
- Understand Scope of Practice
- Learn cueing, coaching and safety tips
Course Format & Dates
Prerequisites & Cost
Format:
2.5 days face to face (20 hours)
- 10 Personal Practice Hours
- 40 Practice teaching hours
- 30 Observation hours
- 6 Hours with Mentor
- Total Hours = 106
Wellington Dates:
- TBC
Prerequisites:
- Completion of TPI Foundations Course
- Completion of either TPI Mat Course or TPI Reformer Course
Costs:
- $1894.00 (incl GST)
- (Early Bird Rate = $1722.00)
- A deposit of $200.00 required at registration to secure your place on the course
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