Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (FAK)

All statements of completion and diplomas are valid for 2 years from date of last exam and will be reissued upon proof of continuing education or an update course with Corpus Pilates.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our instructor education and expect our teachers to keep up-to-date. There is no requirement for Corpus Pilates Teachers to repeat the training every 2 years, but they must continue to educate themselves to stay at the top. Teachers must complete a minimum of 10 hours Continuing Education Credits (CEC) within 2 years after they receive their Certificate of Completion or diploma. This can be done through workshops or specific updates at Corpus Studios (minimum 50% of the 10 hours) and hours of proven self-study (e.g. a Pilates workshop or specialization in the Pilates field somewhere else).

You may stop at any time you wish and pick up the next year or year after.

You will be required to pay to retake on another day and will have one month to prepare.

You are required to retake the exam at your own expense, no later then 1 month from last exam and will not be accepted into any further course until the exam is completed and passed.

You will receive an Certificate of Completion for each course at each level, after your exams are passed and your apprentice hours are received and accepted.

Upon successful completion of the Mat Level 3 course

There is a one-time cost paid to Corpus Studios to register you. Thereafter, annual membership renewal and payment is handled directly with EREPS.

When you have completed all 3 levels of the Comprehensive Studio course. After the Comprehensive Mat course you are a Pilates Mat instructor, but not a full diploma-qualified Pilates Studio Instructor.

You may teach after you have passed your first exams at the first level and all apprentice hours are received and accepted.

You are required to be present and participate 100% of the time. If you cannot be at the course for any reason, it is up to you to make arrangements with the trainer to make up the hours at your expense. If it is a travelling trainer this could be difficult, so try to prepare yourself physically and mentally before the course.

Corpus Studios is a recognized Instructor Education Center and its education program and certification is recognized by EREPS (European Register of Exercise Professionals) and EuropeActive. With these approvals, your Corpus Certification will permit you to teach Pilates anywhere in the European Union, and it will give you credit in other countries. Corpus Studios offers both a repertoire in Classical “Traditional” and Contemporary Pilates with a very strong approach to teaching and programming for the individual or for class needs. You will learn about remedial and regular approaches designed to make you an intelligent and thoughtful instructor.

When at a Corpus Studio you can work out individually or with fellow students during any non-peak hours. If you are at another facility you will need to discuss this with the owner or management.

It is advisable to participate, the course is directed towards teaching movement and is very useful even for an experienced physiotherapist. You will have to sit and pass the exam and purchase the required manual.

Two private classes offer students the opportunity to experience what it is like to be taught a session format by an experienced instructor. It is a chance for correction and to better understand the power of a private session. Two sessions are needed for both the student and the instructor to go deeper, to give feedback and for homework. A second class will review how the information was integrated. They are invaluable classes for the student to appreciate the strength and depth that is possible through a one-on-one session.