Balanced Body University
is one of the international leaders in Pilates education, with over 140 teacher trainers and 60 training centers worldwide. Core Kinetics Pilates is one of BBU's official training host sites, offering complete instructor training as well as Pilates on the Road workshops and other continuing education opportunities.
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Learn more about the program, upcoming events, and the latest innovations in Pilates education.
Below is a list of all scheduled courses for the upcoming months.
Courses are typically held at the Bellingham studio. Registration is conducted through BBU, and links to register for all courses are below.
November 13th & 14th. BBU Reformer 1 Instructor Training
Prerequisite: 30 Reformer classes or personal training sessions. Anatomy and 3 years of movement teaching experience highly recommended.
Reformer I includes an introduction to the Pilates Reformer including set up and safety, plus beginning exercises, program sequencing and teaching tips for group classes. By the end of the course you will be able to teach a beginning Reformer class or personal training session. Held from 8am- 6pm both days at the Bellingham studio. $499, plus $50 manual fee. Register online
Prerequisite: BBU Reformer 1.
IReformer II includes intermediate exercises and modifications designed for group and individual instruction. Teaching successful classes and sessions to clients at different levels of ability is emphasized. Included are a variety of programs designed to keep your clients inspired. Held from 8am-5pm at the Bellingham studio. Cost is $449 plus $50 for the course manual. Register online jan. 15th & 16th, 2011. BBU Reformer 3 Instructor Training
Prerequisite: BBU Reformer 2.
Reformer III includes advanced exercises plus modifications for sports specific activities, tips for training the advanced client and programs designed for specific sports. Held from 8am-4pm at the Bellingham studio. Cost is $399 plus $50 for the course manual. Register online
March 5th & 6th, 2011. BBU Mat 1 Instructor Training
Prerequisite: 30 mat classes or personal training sessions. Anatomy and 3 years of movement teaching experience highly recommended.
Mat I includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, beginning and most intermediate level exercises with modifications, lectures on class order and programming in a group setting, and guidelines for teaching seniors, pre-, and post-natal classes.. Held from 8am- 5pm both days at the Bellingham studio. $399, plus $50 manual fee. Register online
May 14th & 15th, 2011. BBU Mat 2 Instructor Training
Prerequisite: Mat 1.
Mat II includes the remaining intermediate and advanced level exercises as well as essential movement principles and training tips for advancing clients to the higher levels. Pilates for sports specific activities are also covered. Held from 8am- 5pm both days at the Bellingham studio. $399, plus $50 manual fee. Register online
April 2nd & 3rd, 2011. BBU Apparatus 1 Instructor Training
Prerequisite: BBU Reformer 2.
BBU Pilates Apparatus training completes the full Pilates instructor certification program. Included is the complete repertoire on the Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower, the Pilates Chair, the Barrels and small equipment. The series is comprised of three modules. Completing the additional apparatus training gives you a great variety of tools to use when working with clients and qualifies you to take the national Pilates certification exam. Held from 8am-5pm in the Bellingham studio. Cost is $399 plus $150 for the complete set of course manuals. Register online
June 11th and 12th, 2011. BBU Apparatus 2 Instructor Training
Prerequisite: Apparatus 1.
BBU Pilates Apparatus training completes the full Pilates instructor certification program. Included is the complete repertoire on the Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower, the Pilates Chair, the Barrels and small equipment. The series is comprised of three modules. Completing the additional apparatus training gives you a great variety of tools to use when working with clients and qualifies you to take the national Pilates certification exam. Held from 8am-5pm in the Bellingham studio. Cost is $399. Register online
July 9th & July 10th. BBU Apparatus 3 Instructor Training
Prerequisite: Apparatus 2.
BBU Pilates Apparatus training completes the full Pilates instructor certification program. Included is the complete repertoire on the Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower, the Pilates Chair, the Barrels and small equipment. The series is comprised of three modules. Completing the additional apparatus training gives you a great variety of tools to use when working with clients and qualifies you to take the national Pilates certification exam. Held from 8am-5pm in the Bellingham studio. Cost is $399. Register online