Training Info

Course Prerequisites

Intensive Mat Plus (IMP)

• Working knowledge of functional anatomy (Trail Guide to the Body Textbook & Student Manual are recommended for anatomy review – please contact us to discuss your current training & possible requirements for review)
• Minimum 30 hours Pilates classes/workouts
• Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness (please note applicants with a strong history in Pilates participation and/or experience instructing students/clients in another field may also be considered.

Advanced Matwork (AM)

• Completion of the IMP course

Intensive Reformer (IR)

• Working knowledge of functional anatomy (Trail Guide to the Body Textbook & Student Manual are recommended for anatomy review – please contact us to discuss your current training & possible requirements for review)
• Minimum 30 hours Pilates classes/workouts
• Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness (please note applicants with a strong history in Pilates participation and/or experience instructing students/clients in another field may also be considered.

Advanced Reformer (AR)

• Completion of the IR course

Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ICCB)

• Completion of either IMP, IR or both courses

Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ACCB)

• Completion of the ICCB courses

Injuries & Special Populations (ISP)

• Completion of either IMP, IR or all courses (including ICCB) and the Advanced Program

Course Materials

All STOTT PILATES courses have required world class course manuals and dvds which you will receive upon  payment. There are also some highly recommended course books that will benefit you in your journey as a Pilates instructor:

• The Trail Guide to the Body, 4th Ed by Andrew Biel.
• Muscular System Flash Pak by Bryan Edwards.
• Anatomy of Movement, by Blandine Germain.
• Bryan Edwards Flash Cards.

Training FAQ’s

Who attends the STOTT PILATES courses?

We enjoy training people with various backgrounds and we receive extremely positive feedback from our post course reviews.

Current health practitioners such as physiotherapists appreciate the review of biomechanical movement, learning exercises and multiple modifications suitable for different patient’s needs, as well as teaching skills to confidently teach group classes in order to extend the attendance of their patients.  Some group classes options which you could teach could include backcare, pre/post natal, athletic performance (surfing/running/cycling)), male/female specific, aging population, breast cancer rehab, etc.

We enjoy our career changers who for personal reasons choose to either compliment or exit their current profession.    A wide range of expertise is brought to the introduction of their new Pilates career.

Current Pilates instructors whom want to gain an international certification for credibility reasons attend our courses.  Also for those current Pilates instructors who want to travel with the reputable qualification.  See the international jobboard on Merrithew.com’s website or our own national jobboard for employment opportunities.

Professionals who want to compliment their current practices by offering additional Pilates services also attend, such as massage therapists, nutritionists.

A wonderful benefit of becoming STOTT PILATES trained and certified means that your expertise only enhances with experience and time.  Therefore a great lifetime career choice to make for those whom want to have a credible qualification for an infinite duration.

Course Format & Re-charge Your Battery Options

The Intensive courses are offered in consecutive day format with one day off after 4 or 5 days, or they can be scheduled as a split day format with a break in between the schedule.

Homework is assigned most nights of the course and we also recommend course content review each day.  Course content includes both practical and theory components and it is common to feel the Pilates benefits transform your technique/form throughout the duration of the courses.

Many students create a ‘Pilates/Fitness/Wellbeing Bubble’ whilst attending the courses in order for them to enjoy focusing on absorbing the most from the experience.

A maximum of 5 hours on the Intensive Program is advised which tests have proven to be the maximum duration of efficient learning within one day.

Numerous options and facilities are available for time outside course hours all within a short distance of Core Pilates.  You can book into:

• Pilates classes at Core Pilates (private/reformer/total barre)
• Fitness classes at numerous health & fitness centers in walking distance
• Siwm lengths/attend classes at swimming pool
• Hot yoga or regular yoga
• Massage
• Beauty treatments
• Health treatments
• Many more local options including great running/walking/cycling tracks

There are also numerous cafes and restaurants to attend, including of course “the best sushi in the world”!

Are there any extra costs associated in training with STOTT PILATES in New Zealand?

The course costs include course materials.  Post-course requirements are self practice of the course content, practice teaching with friends/family/clients and observation hours of either a certified STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer (IT) or Instructor who has been certified.  Observing an IT or certified instructor is ideal, however if this is not possible due to geography restraints, the student can watch the provided course DVDs and log these hours as observation.

Exam fees apply and these are paid either directly to STOTT PILATES in Canada if sitting an exam via the proctored option or directly through Core Pilates if sitting the exam at our venue.

When can I start teaching Pilates after I have attended the STOTT PILATES course?

Upon completing the STOTT PILATES course, you can market yourself as ‘STOTT PILATES Trained’ and begin teaching as soon as possible.  We recommend that you start practice teaching to your friends, family and begin teaching clients.  Within 6 months from the last date of your STOTT PILATES training, we advise that you complete your exam.  Upon passing the exam you will be STOTT PILATES certified in the courses that you were examined on.  We recommend that for your professional reputation, you become certified if possible and we offer support and advice in order to mentor you through this process.

Exam Review

In order to support you with your exam preparation, we are more than happy to mentor you through this process.  For full exam content/process questions, please review: http://www.merrithew.com/instructor-training/exams-faq

Private Courses

If you are interested in a course timetable to suit your schedule and learning needs, we can arrange a one-on-one course, dependent upon Instructor Trainer availability.  If interested, please e-mail us your specific requests.

STOTT PILATES Workshops

In order to maintain current within the industry with up-to-date research findings and exercise science as Pilates Instructors it is important to continue and keep your training updated.  We offer multiple STOTT PILATES workshops throughout the year, ranging from 2-6 hours long.  Great to network with other STOTT PILATES instructors and fill your toolbox with additional expertise of topics which interest you.  See the workshop training schedule for further details.