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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 6 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: This course is now full
- Friday 1 July 2022: 12.30pm – 5.30pm
- Saturday 2 July 2022: 9.30am – 6pm
- Sunday 3 July 2022: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Format:
20 Hours
2.5 Days Face to Face
Prerequisites:
None
Costs:
- $1135.00 (incl GST)(Early Bird Rate = $1021.50 if paid by May 30th 2022)
- 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
Wanaka Dates:
- Friday 5 August 2022: 12.30pm – 5.30pm
- Saturday 6 August 2022: 9.30am – 6pm
- Sunday 7 August 2022: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Format:
20 Hours
2.5 Days Face to Face
Prerequisites:
None
Costs:
- $1135.00 (incl GST)(Early Bird Rate = $1021.50 if paid by July 7th 2022)
- 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
* This course is available Online or in our studio.
*Dates are subject to change
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:
106 Hours
2.5 Days Face to Face
- 10 Personal Practice Hours
- 40 Practice teaching hours
- 30 Observation hours
- 6 Hours with Mentor
Dates:
- Friday 26 August 2022: 12.30pm – 5.30pm
- Saturday 27 August 2022: 9.30am – 6pm
- Sunday 28 August 2022: 8.30am – 5.30pm
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:
- $1518.00 (incl GST)
- (Early bird rate = $1366.00 if paid by July 15th)
- A deposit of $200.00 required at registration to secure your place on the course.
*This course is only available in our studio
*Dates are subject to change
*Cancellations by students prior to two weeks before the course starts will be refunded minus a $150.00 administration fee.
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:
106 Hours
2.5 Days Face to Face
- 10 Personal Practice Hours
- 40 Practice teaching hours
- 30 Observation hours
- 6 Hours with Mentor
Wellington Dates:
- Friday 28 October 2022: 12.30pm – 5.30pm
- Saturday 29 October 2022: 9.30am – 6pm
- Sunday 30 October 2022: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Prerequisites:
- Completion of TPI Foundations Course
Costs:
- $1518.00 (incl GST)
- (Early Bird Rate = $1366.00 if paid by September 20th 2022)
- 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
Format:
106 Hours
2.5 Days Face to Face
- 10 Personal Practice Hours
- 40 Practice teaching hours
- 30 Observation hours
- 6 Hours with Mentor
Wanaka Dates:
- Friday 23 September 2022: 12.30pm – 5.30pm
- Saturday 24 SEptember 2022: 9.30am – 6pm
- Sunday 25 September 2022: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Prerequisites:
- Completion of TPI Foundations Course
Costs:
- $1518.00 (incl GST)
- (Early Bird Rate = $1366.00 if paid by August 30th 2022)
- 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
* This course is only available in our studio.
*Dates are subject to change
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