Corpus Pilates™ Apparatus Instructor Training, Level 1: Foundation & Beginner
Build on your previous Pilates Mat training while learning foundational and beginner-level repertoire across the studio apparatus, including the Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs and Barrels. Develop safe equipment use, teaching skills, exercise selection and programming for individual and group sessions.
Conditions préalables
Mat Level 1 + minimum 10 Apparatus classes
Frais de formation
€2,125 + €265 exam fee
Acompte non remboursable : 300 €
Description de la formation
Apparatus Level 1: Foundation & Beginner
The Corpus Pilates™ Apparatus Instructor Training Level 1 is designed for Pilates Mat instructors who want to extend their teaching to the large studio apparatus.
The course introduces the Foundation & Beginner repertoire across the Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs, Barrels, Ped-o-Pole, and smaller corrective equipment and accessories. Students learn the exercises together with the safety procedures, equipment setup, and teaching skills required to work confidently with the apparatus.
Training begins with foundational movement and safe use of springs, pulleys, and equipment before progressing into the traditional beginner Pilates apparatus repertoire. Students develop a structured approach to teaching, exercise selection, and class design for both individual sessions and group classes.
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on client safety, clear verbal cueing, hands-on guidance, exercise modification, and programming according to individual needs. Students learn to work with a wide range of clients, from healthy and athletic individuals to seniors and clients returning to movement following injury or rehabilitation.
Durée
3-4 months
Horaires des cours
79 hours
Étude personnelle
30 hours
Niveau de formation
Fondamentaux et débutant
Examens
Written theory + practical exams
Langue
Anglais et français
Before registering for Apparatus Instructor Training Level 1, students must have successfully completed Corpus Pilates™ Mat Comprehensive Level 1.
Students must also have completed a minimum of 10 Pilates Apparatus classes before beginning the course.
The prerequisite apparatus experience is important because this is an instructor training course. Students should already have a basic level of experience with the Pilates apparatus repertoire, understand how to move safely on and off the equipment, and be familiar with working with springs and pulleys before learning how to teach the exercises.
La formation Corpus Pilates™ Anatomie fonctionnelle et kinésiologie (FAK) course also forms part of the Corpus Pilates™ instructor education requirements.
FAK may be completed before, during, or after the Apparatus Level 1 training, but it must be successfully completed before the student receives their Attestation de fin de formation.
Les étudiants titulaires d'un diplôme antérieur reconnu en anatomie, en kinésiologie ou dans un domaine équivalent sont entièrement dispensés de l'obligation de suivre le cours FAK.
Apparatus Instructor Training Level 1 combines two connected areas of study: Foundational Pilates on the Studio Apparatus and Beginner Pilates on the Studio Apparatus.
Foundational Pilates on the Studio Apparatus
- Safe movement and equipment use across the studio apparatus
- Pre-Pilates and foundational traditional Pilates exercises on the apparatus
- Safe use of springs, pulleys and other equipment components
- Teaching skills for working across the different apparatus
- Exercise preparation and safe transitions on and off the equipment
- Class design and programming for individual sessions and group classes
Beginner Pilates on the Studio Apparatus
- Traditional beginner-level Pilates repertoire on the Reformer
- Beginner exercises on the Cadillac/Tower
- Beginner exercises on the High Chair, Low Chair/Wunda Chair
- Exercises using the Ladder Barrel, small barrels and Spine Corrector
- Exercises using the Ped-o-Pole
- Use of smaller corrective equipment and accessories
- Exercise and apparatus selection according to individual needs
- Teaching and programming the apparatus repertoire as part of a balanced full-body session
By the end of Apparatus Instructor Training Level 1, students should be able to:
- Teach a complete selection of Pre-Pilates, foundational and beginner-level exercises across the studio apparatus.
- Teach safely on the Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs, Barrels, Ped-o-Pole and related studio equipment.
- Design well-balanced apparatus sessions for individual clients and groups.
- Use clear and structured verbal cueing when teaching exercises.
- Apply appropriate safety procedures when working with springs, pulleys and studio apparatus.
- Use hands-on guidance techniques appropriately when supporting clients.
- Modify and vary exercises according to individual needs and abilities.
- Select appropriate exercises and apparatus according to the client’s objectives and movement needs.
- Develop structured personal coaching programs based on individual goals, progression and ability.
- Teach a broad range of clients with greater confidence, including healthy and athletic clients, seniors, and clients returning to exercise following injury or rehabilitation.
Apparatus Instructor Training Level 1 combines in-person practical training with live online theory sessions.
The practical training focuses on learning and teaching the Foundation & Beginner repertoire across the studio apparatus, together with safe equipment use, exercise setup, teaching skills and programming.
Where location prevents in-person participation, the course may also be followed entirely online.
Course Structure
The 79 course hours are structured as follows:
- Online theory sessions: 12 hours
- Practical training: 52 hours
- Written Theory Exam and online review: 4 hours
- Examen Pratique: 11 hours over 2 days
Online Participation
When participating online:
- 100% attendance is required for all scheduled sessions.
- Students must be clearly visible to the Trainer throughout the session.
- Students must have access to the required large studio apparatus during the training.
Required apparatus includes:
- Reformer
- Cadillac or Tower
- High Chair
- Low Chair / Wunda Chair
- Ladder Barrel
- Small Barrels and/or Spine Corrector
- Ped-o-Pole
Students are responsible for ensuring that the required equipment is available before participating in an online practical session.
The course fee includes the Corpus Pilates™ training materials required for Apparatus Instructor Training Level 1, including course manuals and access to supporting training videos.
The materials support the Foundation & Beginner studio apparatus repertoire covered during the course, including work on the Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs, Barrels and related studio equipment.
Les supports de cours sont disponibles en Anglais et Français.
VIDÉOS : Corpus Pilates™ Formation des instructeurs
In addition to the scheduled course training, Apparatus Instructor Training Level 1 requires independent study and Heures d'apprentissage covering personal practice, teaching practice and observation.
Self-Study: 30 hours
Study of the course manuals, independent research and preparation for the written and practical assessments.
Apprentice Hours: 125 hours
The Apprentice Hours requirements include:
- Pratique personnelle : 50 heures
- Pratique de l’enseignement : 50 heures
- Observation : 25 heures
Cours particuliers
Students are also required to complete 2 hours of private coaching with a Senior Instructor at Corpus Studios. Private coaching is completed at the student’s own expense.
All required Apprentice Hours must be completed no later than 8 weeks after the Practical Exam.
There are currently no upcoming dates scheduled for Apparatus Instructor Training Level 1.
New course dates, locations and registration details will be announced when available.
View Upcoming CPIT Courses for currently scheduled Corpus Pilates™ instructor education.
Pour valider la formation Apparatus Instructor Training Level 1, students must complete all required course training, independent study, Apprentice Hours, assessments and portfolio requirements.
Course Attendance
- 100% attendance is required for all scheduled course sessions.
Évaluations
Students are required to successfully complete:
- Épreuve écrite théorique
- Épreuve pratique, assessing exercise execution, teaching skills, safe apparatus use and the ability to apply the Level 1 repertoire appropriately
Delegate Portfolio
Students must complete and submit a Delegate Portfolio containing the required course documentation, including training records, lesson plans, course notes and records of completed study and Apprentice Hours.
Independent Study and Apprentice Hours
Les étudiants doivent réaliser :
- Auto-apprentissage : 30 hours
- Pratique personnelle : 50 heures
- Pratique de l’enseignement : 50 heures
- Observation : 25 heures
- Private Coaching: 2 hours with a Senior Instructor at Corpus Studios, completed at the student’s own expense
The Personal Practice, Teaching Practice and Observation requirements represent 125 Apprentice Hours.
Anatomie fonctionnelle et kinésiologie (FAK)
Students must successfully complete the Corpus Pilates™ Anatomie fonctionnelle et kinésiologie (FAK) course and assessment before the Certificate of Completion can be awarded, unless they have an accepted previous qualification that provides full exemption from the FAK requirement.
Attestation de fin de formation
After successfully completing the course requirements, students receive a Certificat de fin de formation Corpus Pilates™ stating the number of hours completed.
Frais de formation
€2,125
The course fee covers the Apparatus Instructor Training Level 1 training and the course materials described in the Course Materials section.
Acompte
Un acompte non remboursable de 300 € est requis pour réserver votre place dans la formation. L’acompte est déduit du montant total des frais de formation.
Solde restant
Après le versement de l’acompte, le solde restant à payer pour la formation est de €1,825.
The remaining balance is payable by bank transfer 2 weeks before the course starts, unless an approved payment plan has been arranged.
Frais d’examen
La formation €265 exam fee is paid separately on the exam day.
Les frais d’examen sont distincts des frais de formation.
Plan de paiement
Si vous avez besoin d’une aide financière, il est possible de mettre en place un échéancier de paiement avec Corpus Studios.
Les étudiants souhaitant bénéficier d’un échéancier de paiement doivent en faire la demande par écrit avant le début de celui-ci.
Conformément à la politique actuelle relative aux plans de paiement, l’étudiant verse l’acompte requis pour la formation, puis le solde des frais de formation peut être réparti en 3 versements aux dates convenues.
Le dernier versement prévu du solde des frais de formation doit être effectué avant que l’étudiant ne se présente à l’examen final. Les €265 exam fee is paid separately on the exam day.
Il incombe aux étudiants de s’assurer que tous les paiements convenus sont effectués dans les délais impartis.