Common Questions
Everything you need to know about your education journey.
I HAVE NO FITNESS QUALIFICATIONS, CAN I STILL DO THE COURSE?
Of course you can! The VIVA Pilates course is designed to start from the very beginning. The course is structured to ensure you leave with a full and complete knowledge of the correct postural alignment, abdominal recruitment, safety and communication cues and a deep knowledge of Pilates exercises. Whether the goal is to deepen your own knowledge and juice more from your individual Pilates practice or to explore exciting new opportunities as an instructor, the VIVA Pilates Teacher training will leave you feeling confident and ready to tackle all Pilates endeavours!
DO I NEED PILATES EXPERIENCE?
While Pilates experience is not essential, it is definitely recommended that you have attended a couple of Matwork classes so that you know what to expect from the Pilates Methodology. You can feel free to book a class at VIVA here.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COST?
Course Cost Inclusions:
* A Hard Copy of our Comprehensive Course Manual outlining
– The VIVA Method
– Postural Alignment and the Factors Affecting
– Foundations of Pilates and Correct Form and Alignment
– Safety and Communication
– Class Mapping, Structure and Cueing Guidelines
– Class Plans
– 120+ Pilates Exercise with Modifications, Progressions and Regressions
* Access to our Studios for your Post Course Observation and Practical Classes
* Access to our Studios for Teaching Practice Outside of Class Hours
* Potential for ongoing and cover classes at VIVA Studios
IS THERE AN AGE RESTRICTION?
Yes, for health and safety purposes, course eligibility requires a minimum age of 18 years.
I JUST COMPLETED MY COURSE, WHAT NEXT?
In order to be sent your certification, all course participants must do a minimum of 15 Observation Class and 15 Practical Classes. We are happy to support course participants through this process. We also encourage participants to attend classes at studio other then VIVA and this should be negotiated on a case by case basis by the participant.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO FOR MY PRACTICAL EXAM?
The Practical Exam requires you to teach 1-2 exercises to other course participants. The Course Facilitator will be present during this time. You will be fully prepared for this over the 4 days of the course.
WHAT IS THE BEST PREPERATION FOR THE PRACTICAL COMPONENT OF THE EXAM?
You will be given the exercises in advance of the practical exam and have the opportunity to prepare for the practical exam the evening before. There will opportunities to practice teach during the course and making the most of these opportunities and getting feedback from fellow participants and your course facilitator will be your best preparation.
WHERE CAN I PARK FOR THE COURSE?
VIVA PILATES MANLY WEST: On-site parking available
VIVA PILATES CLAYFIELD: On-site parking available
THE STATION, NAMBOUR: Parking available at rear of building with entrance to this carpark off Queen St
AKTIV LIVING, BLI BLI: On-site parking in Village Town Centre Carpark
ANTARA, TOOWOOMBA: Plenty of street parking in front of studio and behind studio
WHERE CAN I INSTRUCT AFTER I'VE COMPLETED THE COURSE?
* Independent gyms, health clubs or pilates studios
* Operate from a private residence, local town hall or provide a mobile service
* Outdoors, Local Parks or Recreation Centres – applications with council may be required
* Gym chains such as Goodlife, Fitness First (also requires Certificate III in Fitness)
You have 24 months from your course end date to complete your post course requirements for certification. At the end of 24 months your course will have expired and you are required to re-enroll in the course in order to gain certification.
ARE THERE FEES TO RE-SIT OR MAKE UP COURSE HOURS?
If you need to make up hours due to illness ro change of circumstances during the course, it is strongly advised that make-up hours are done as soon as possible after they are missed. This allows students to cover the missed material prior to returning to the course. Please note that this is done in private review at the student’s expense at a cost of $75 per hour. Students have six months to make up any hours missed. If they exceed this timeline, the course is forfeited and the entire course must be retaken in order to receive certification.
Assessment re-sit fees of $150 (only applies after two attempts at any one assessment)
CAN THESE HOURS/CLASSES BE OBCSERVED IN ANY PILATES STUDIO?
Yes! Your self mastery hours can be completed under the supervision of any Certified Pilates Instructor.
DOES THE INSTRUCTOR BEING OBSERVED NEED TO HOLD A VIVA QUALIFICATION?
The instructor being observed does not need to hold a VIVA Education qualification. We highly recommend viewing a wide range of instructors and also participating and observing classes at a studio that you would like to be employed at. This will give you a wide range of inspiration to draw on when curating your own signature instructing style.
DO HOURS OF OBSERVATION INCLUDE ATTENDANCE AT THE FOUR DAY IN-PERSON TRAINING?
Attendance at the course itself is compulsory for certification and does not contribute to your self mastery hours.
CAN I START MY SELF MASTERY HOURS PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE VIVA EDUCATION COURSE?
The self mastery hours are specifically designed so that you can apply knowledge gained while attending the course to help advance and perfect your instructing style. As such all self mastery hours must be completed post your attendance of the VIVA Education course.
