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Question: How are Stott courses typically categorized?

Answer: Stott offers fundamental courses categorized by apparatus, including Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrel. Each apparatus also has different levels of difficulty: Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) and Level 2 (Advanced). Additionally, Stott offers courses like Total Barre, Zenga, and various workshops on different topics such as Pilates for athletes, Pilates for expectant mothers on the Cadillac and Reformer, Postnatal Pilates, etc. These are all highly practical courses for Pilates instructors.

The first certified Stott Pilates instructor in Vietnam passed their certification at Paragate.

Question: How long does the course typically last?

Answer:

✅ Intensive Mat (IMP) Course:

40 hours of in-person instruction with the instructor
10 hours of observation
30 hours of practice
15 hours of teaching practice.

✅ Intensive Reformer (IR) Course:

50 hours of in-person instruction with the instructor
10 hours of observation
40 hours of practice
25 hours of teaching practice.

✅ Intensive Cadillac, Chair, and Barrel (ICCB) Course:

Cadillac:
- 25 hours of in-person instruction with the instructor
- 10 hours of observation
- 25 hours of practice
- 10 hours of teaching practice.
Stability Chair:
- 15 hours of in-person instruction with the instructor
- 10 hours of observation
- 10 hours of practice
- 5 hours of teaching practice.
Barrel:
- 10 hours of in-person instruction with the instructor
- 5 hours of observation
- 10 hours of practice
- 5 hours of teaching practice.

After completing the course and ensuring you have the required number of hours of in-person instruction with the instructor, you will be recognized by Stott Merrithew as “trained by Stott Merrithew.” To become an internationally recognized Stott Merrithew instructor, you need to pass Stott’s examination. To be eligible for the exam, you must have completed the required hours of practice, observation, and teaching practice, and you must take the exam within 6 months from the end date of your most recent course.

Question: What does the Stott certification exam include?

Answer: After ensuring you have completed the required total hours for the module you studied, you will take the exam. The exam consists of both a written (theory) exam and a practical exam.

Theory Exam:
– It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions covering all the material you have learned.
– The time limit for the theory exam is approximately 3 hours.

Practical Exam:
– The duration of the practical exam varies depending on the module you are taking:
– Mat or Reformer: 60 minutes
– Mat and Reformer: 90 minutes
– Mat, Reformer, and Cadillac, Chair, and Barrel: 120 minutes

During the practical exam, you will need to:
– Gather basic information from the client (the client is a surprise and you only find out during the exam).
– Assess the client’s posture.
– Develop a plan for exercises based on the client’s posture.
– Explain fundamental principles.
– Demonstrate exercises at both the Essential and Intermediate levels (the minimum number of exercises you need to teach will vary in each module).
– During the exam, your Instructor Trainer will spot-check your technique (they will stop you at some point and check the technique of specific exercises).

To pass the Stott exam, you need to achieve a minimum score of 80%, with no section (theory or practical) scoring below 70%. You will receive your exam results approximately 4-6 weeks after the exam. In case you do not pass, you can retake the exam.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the link: https://www.merrithew.com/instructor-training/exams-faq

Question: What do you receive when you become an internationally recognized Stott-certified instructor?

Answer: First and foremost, you will have a sense of pride in yourself. Learning is a challenging process, and passing the certification exam is even more challenging. Therefore, the certificate is the most tangible affirmation of all the effort you have put in. Be proud of becoming an instructor with one of the world’s most renowned contemporary Pilates schools.

Secondly, your name will be listed on the Stott website for 1 year. This means that clients from around the world can find you by searching in their respective countries on the Stott website. You can find the list of recognized instructors worldwide at this link: https://www.merrithew.com/find-an-instructor.

However, to maintain your presence on this website, you need to complete at least 6 hours of additional training, such as workshops or different courses offered by Stott, each year. This is how Stott ensures the highest quality for its certified instructors.

Additionally, after being trained by Stott, you will receive a 10% discount when purchasing equipment from Stott, and as a recognized Stott-certified instructor, you will receive a 15% discount. This can add up to a significant amount since Stott’s equipment is not inexpensive.

Question: What is the cost of the training and certification exam?

Answer: For the courses I have taken, each Stott course typically ranges from $1950 to $3000 USD, and the certification exams are priced as follows:

– Mat: $250 USD
– Reformer: $255 USD
– Mat and Reformer: $285 USD
– Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrel (CCB) or Full Certification: $375 USD

Please note that specific course prices may vary depending on the course content and the timing of your enrollment (early bird discounts may save you approximately $200 USD). For detailed pricing information for specific courses and exams, you can contact Paragate Yoga & Pilates for more information.