BBU Apparatus Instructor Training
Trapeze/Chair/Barrel I (14 Hours)
Prerequisite: Reformer 2 or equivalent
Trapeze/Chair/Barrel II (12 Hours)
Prerequisite: Reformer 1 and 2 or equivalent
Trapeze/Chair/Barrel III (12Hours)
BBU Requirements for Completion
To Become a fully qualified Balanced Body University Pilates Instructor, students must complete the following requirements:
>Anatomy
>BBU Mat Instructor training or equivalent (102 hours)
>BBU Reformer Instructor training (198 hours)
>BBU Trapeze Table/Cadillac Course work, written and practical tests (18 hours)
>BBU Chair- Course work, written and practical tests (14 hours)
>BBU Barrels-Course work , written and practical test (6 hours)
>45 Personal sessions and 105 teaching hours or
>35 Personal sessions, 20 observation hours and 95 teaching hours
>Final written and practical test
Full program is 488 hours
Personal Sessions
Students can count any classes or Pilates personal training sessions they have already taken. Developing and committing to a personal Pilates practice is an essential part of becoming an effective and inspiring instructor.
Observation Hours
Observation hours include watching experienced instructors teach group classes or private sessions. Observation is a great way to understand verbal and manual cueing, program sequencing and to hone your teaching skills.
Student Teaching Hours
Teaching hours include any Pilates teaching either as an employee at a fitness center or studio or for family and freineds.