Balanced Body Mat 1 includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, a review of core anatomy, beginning and most intermediate level exercises with modifications, lectures on class order and programming in a fitness setting and guidelines for safely teaching seniors and pre-, and post-natal classes.

Pilates for sports specific activities are also covered.

Prerequisites:

1. Movement Principles

Online Courses:

1. If you are taking this course Online, versus in Person, you must have the following items:
   • Mat

To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Mat Instructor, students must complete the following:

• Anatomy (strongly recommended)
• Movement Principles – Course work, written test (16 hours)
• Balanced Body Mat 1 – Course work, written test and practical evaluation (16 hours)
• Balanced Body Mat 2 – Course work, written test and practical evaluation (16 hours)

li>Balanced Body Mat 3 – Course work, written test and practical evaluation (16 hours)

• 20 Mat Personal Sessions and 15 Observation Hours and 35 Student Teaching Hours
• Balanced Body Final practical and written exam (Test Out)

Total hours for completion of Mat program: 134 hours (not including anatomy)

Upon completion of all the requirements, a certificate of completion as a Balanced Body Mat Instructor will be issued.

Cancellation of your class will incur the following fees:
• $100.00 fee if written notice of cancellation is received by Balanced Body up to five (5) days before class start date or a $50.00 transfer fee to transfer from one course to another.
• $250.00 or the full course fee, whichever is less, if written notice of cancellation is received by Balanced Body within five (5) days before class start date or a $50.00 transfer fee to transfer from one course to another.
• No refund is given for any cancellation received on or after the start date of the training.
• Instructor Training Manuals and Videos are non-refundable.
• NOTE: These policies may not apply to any training offered outside the USA.

To cancel your registration please contact us at: Balanced Body, 5909 88th Street, Sacramento, CA 95828 or (877) PILATES or via e-mail at education@pilates.com.