PeakPilates Teacher Training

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The Good Space Pilates is Houston’s exclusive Peak PilateSystem™ affiliate site.

We invite you to come and learn how to teach Pilates with a very professional staff and the most complete certification program available. The Good Space owner, Melody Morton, and The Good Space trainers together represent Peak Pilates, assisting you with the most thorough of Pilates educations.

We support our Peak students in so many ways at The Good Space!

Tips To Get Ready:

1. Register at https://peakpilates.com/education/find-a-training/   (Type in 'Houston" to pull up TGS programs and dates)

2. Start your online study guide and start watching the videos in your online account.

3. Come to the studio to take classes with PeakPilates certified in Instructors.

4. Get familiar with the peak language of teaching by observing classes at the studio.

5. Memorize the classical order by taking classes and privates with a Peak Master Instructor at The Good Space, you can start recording your hours you take from an MI.

6. We offer Peak students a 15% discount once you have registered for Module 1 and stay on through all the modules, on all of our classes and private sessions.

7. Sign Up for all 4 Modules, so you don't lose your spot.

*2024 course update: you can now start logging your personal practice hours as soon as you begin the online coursework (120 Hours due by module 4.) Start learning the order and practicing the Intro exercises. Take classes. Take lessons. The more you know the work in your body, the easier it will be to teach it. (You must wait until after the first live training weekend to begin logging your observation and practice teaching hours.)

Thank you for choosing the Good Space for your PeakPilates Certification Education! Please feel free to reach out with any questions,

Melody

Level 1 Dates

  • 2025 Dates Level 1 Dates:

  • Mod 1: Jan 25-26 2025 - Waiting list only!

  • Mod 2: Feb 22-23 2025

  • Mod 3: March 29-30 2025

  • Mod 4 April 3-4 2025

  • Fall 2025 Level 1 dates:

  • Mod 1: Sept 6-7, 2025 - Open enrollment now!

  • Mod 2: Oct 4-5, 2025

  • Mod 3: Nov 8-9, 2025

  • Mod 4: Dec 6-7, 2025

Level I comprises 4 modules. Each module builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in the prior module and culminate in a Level I Peak Pilates Certification.

Module 1: The Foundation. 20 hours

  •  Introduction to the Peak Pilates 5-Part Formula for Success

  •  Key concepts, fundamentals and introduction to the Powerhouse

  •  Introductory mat work and mat building blocks

Module 2: Introduction to the Apparatus. 20 hours

  •  Introduction to the Reformer, High Chair, Small Barrel and High Ladder Barrel

  •  Learn transitions, cueing and touch techniques

Module 3: Beginner/Intermediate Level Apparatus. 20 hours

  •  Pilates Low Chair exercises

  •  Intermediate level Reformer and Ladder Barrel exercises

  •  Common errors; how to identify proper body alignment

  •  How to structure a complete Pilates session

Module 4: Intermediate Level Fluency. 20 hours

  •  Remaining High Ladder Barrel exercises

  •  Review all apparatus and mat exercises

  •  Review theory, practice teach and get feedback

 
  • Knowledge of basic human anatomy and kinesiology, and at least 20 hours of Pilates training.

  • Attendance in all sessions of each module; homework assignments; successful completion of written and practical assessments; and completion of 120 logged hours: 25 observation hours, 60 personal practice hours and 35 teaching hours. Upon completion of all requirements, a Level I Peak Pilates Certification will be awarded, which allows the teacher to teach safe and effective beginner to intermediate workouts to healthy individuals.

  • $685 per module (includes tuition and materials)

 “At the Good Space you will find highly qualified teachers/instructors who love Pilates and share this love with you. I’ve got my Peak Pilates Level 1 comprehensive certification at The Good Space and successfully started my career as a Pilates instructor. It was my second home for 4 months during my education and I am looking forward to come back for Level 2 certification.”

—Olha V.

 
  • Successful completion of Level I, plus 100 prerequisite hours (60 personal practice/observation hours, 40 teaching hours).

  • Attendance in all sessions of each module; homework assignments; successful completion of written and practical assessments; and completion of 60 logged hours: 20 observation hours, 20 personal practice hours and 20 teaching hours. Upon completion of all requirements, a Level II Peak Pilates Certification will be awarded.

  • $685 per module (includes tuition and materials)

 Level 2

2024-25 Schedule with Cathy

Date:

Level II Certification comprises 2 modules and continues to build upon the information and skills acquired in Level I.

Module 1: Intermediate Level Mat, Reformer, Cadillac. 20 hours

  •  Learn all the intermediate level exercises and begin to build upon the information from Level I.

  •  Transitions and how to see body alignment, both static and moving.

Module 2: Intermediate Level Chair and Barrels and Teaching Technique. 20 hours

  •  Learn all of the Intermediate exercises and build. Level II builds upon the skills learned in Level I

  •  Practice teaching new exercises

  •  Cueing variations and introductory touch techniques

 “The Good Space instructors and equipment are first-rate. The attention to detail of everyone's form and physical abilities make any necessary adaptations comfortable and effective, and the variety of exercises/creativity of the instructors prevent exercise boredom. I had a recent complete hip replacement and I strongly believe that my remarkable and swift recovery was in part due to Pilates classes, both before and after surgery. Can't recommend them strongly enough.”

—Wendy A.

 Level 3

2024-25 Schedule with Cathy

  • Mod 1: Feb 8-9

  • Mod 2: March 8-9

  • Mod 3: April 26

Level III Certification comprises 3 modules, teaches advanced concepts, practices and exercises, and culminates in the Final Comprehensive Assessment.

Module 1: Advanced Level Mat, Reformer, Cadillac. 20 hours

  •  Advanced level exercises

  •  Transitions and how to see body alignment, both static and moving

Module 2: Advanced Level Chair, Barrels, Auxiliary equipment. 20 hours

  •  Advanced level exercises

  • Auxilliary equipment and jump board

  •  Case studies

Module 3: Final Comprehensive Assessment Day

  • Level II Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification

  • Attendance in all sessions of each module; homework assignments; completion of 60 logged hours: 20 observation hours, 20 personal practice hours and 20 teaching hours. Upon completion of these requirements, as well as achieving passing scores on the final comprehensive assessments, a Full Comprehensive Peak Pilates Certification will be awarded.

  • $685 per module for Modules 1 and 2 (includes tuition and materials)

    $225 for Module 3 (includes tuition and materials)

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