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EXAM OUTLINES & REQUIREMENTS

MATWORK EXAM

Following the postural analysis and Basic Principles the student guides their subject through a workout for the remaining 40 to 50 minutes.

The student takes their subject through a workout that combines Essential and Intermediate level exercises. For Level 2 certification, Advanced level exercises should also be incorporated (person chosen as subject should be capable of doing required exercises safely).

The time allotted for the workout portion of the exam will not allow for the completion of all exercises in the Matwork repertoire. The student must ensure that the exercises chosen represent a well-rounded workout that addresses all aspects of movement (i.e. flexion, extension, rotation, etc.) and cover the appropriate amounts of essential, intermediate or advanced exercises, while being appropriate to the person they are working out.

Exercise Requirements

level 1:
minimum 8 Essential, four Intermediate exercises

level 2:
minimum 4 Advanced exercises (in addition to above)

REFORMER EXAM

Following the postural analysis and Basic Principles the student guides their subject through a workout for the remaining 40 to 50 minutes.

The student takes their subject through a workout that combines Essential and Intermediate level exercises. For Level 2 certification, Advanced level exercises should also be incorporated (person chosen as subject should be capable of doing required exercises safely).

The time allotted for the workout portion of the exam will not allow for the completion of all exercises in the Reformer repertoire.

The student must ensure that the exercises chosen represent a well-rounded workout that addresses all aspects of movement (i.e. flexion, extension, rotation, etc.) and cover the appropriate amounts of essential, intermediate or advanced exercises, while being appropriate to the person they are working out.

Exercise Requirements

level 1:
minimum 6 Essential, 4 Intermediate exercises

level 2:
minimum 6 Advanced exercises (in addition to above)



MATWORK & REFORMER EXAM

Following the postural analysis and Basic Principles the student guides their subject through a workout for the remaining 70 to 80 minutes.

Student is allotted approximately 30 minutes to take the subject through Essential and Intermediate level Matwork exercises. For Level 2 certification, Advanced level exercises must also be incorporated (person chosen as subject must be capable of doing required exercises safely).
The student is allotted approximately 40 to 50 minutes to take the subject through a Reformer workout that combines Essential and Intermediate level exercises. For Level 2 certification, Advanced level exercises should also be incorporated (person chosen as subject should be capable of doing required exercises safely)

The time allotted for the workout portion of the exam will not allow for the completion of all exercises in the Matwork and Reformer repertoire. The student must ensure that the exercises chosen represent a well-rounded workout that addresses all aspects of movement (i.e. flexion, extension, rotation, etc.) and cover the appropriate amounts of essential, intermediate or advanced exercises, while being appropriate to the person they are working out.

Exercise Requirements

level 1:
Matwork
minimum 6 Essential, 3 Intermediate exercises
Reformer
minimum 6 Essential, 4 Intermediate exercises

level 2:
Matwork
minimum 3 Advanced exercises (in addition to above)
Reformer
minimum 4 Advanced exercises (in addition to above)


MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC, CHAIR & BARRELS EXAM

Following the postural analysis the student guides their subject through a workout for the remaining 1 hour and 40 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes.

The student is allotted approximately 20 minutes to take the subject through Essential and Intermediate level Matwork exercises. For Level 2 certification, Advanced level exercises must also be incorporated (person chosen as subject must be capable of doing required exercises safely).

The student is allotted approximately 30 minutes to take the subject through a Reformer workout that combines Essential and Intermediate level exercises. For Level 2 certification, Advanced level exercises must also be incorporated (person chosen as subject must be capable of doing required exercises safely)

The student is allotted the remaining 50 to 60 minutes to take the subject through a workout utilizing the Cadillac (15 minutes), Stability Chair (15 minutes), Ladder Barrel (10 minutes), Spine Corrector (5 minutes), and Arc Barrel (5 minutes) that combines Essential and Intermediate level exercises. For Level 2 certification, Advanced level exercises must also be incorporated (person chosen as subject must be capable of doing required exercises safely)

The time allotted for the workout portion of the exam will not allow for the completion of all exercises in the full repertoire. The student must ensure that the exercises chosen represent a well-rounded workout that addresses all aspects of movement (i.e. flexion, extension, rotation, etc.) and cover the appropriate amounts of essential, intermediate or advanced exercises, while being appropriate to the person they are working out.

Exercise Requirements

level 1:
Matwork
minimum 4 Essential, 3 Intermediate exercises
Reformer
minimum 6 Essential, 3 Intermediate exercises
Cadillac
minimum 2 Essential, 2 Intermediate exercises
Stability Chair
minimum 2 Essential, 2 Intermediate exercises
Ladder Barrel
minimum 1 Essential, 1 Intermediate exercise
Spine Corrector
minimum 1 Essential, 1 Intermediate exercise
Arc Barrel
minimum 1 Essential, 1 Intermediate exercise

level 2: (these are in addition to requirements above)
Matwork – minimum 3 Advanced exercises
Reformer – minimum 3 Advanced exercises
Cadillac – minimum 2 Advanced exercises
Stability Chair – minimum 2 Advanced exercises
Ladder Barrel – minimum 2 Advanced exercises
Spine Corrector – minimum 1 Advanced exercise
Arc Barrel – minimum 1 Advanced exercise


BOOKING EXAMS

Contact the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center at 1-800-910-0001 ext. 246 or the STOTT PILATES Certification Center near you to schedule the practical and written components of your exam.

PAYMENT

Examination fees must be paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable. The following forms of payment are accepted: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, cheque, or money order.

RESCHEDULING AN EXAM

In order to reschedule an examination, the STOTT PILATES Education Department must be notified in writing at least one week prior to the original examination date.

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