Continuing Education Workshops
Specialized Training and Continuing EducationKeep Your Skills Up to Date and Maintain Your Certification
All Pilates instructors are welcome to participate in STOTT PILATES® continuing education workshops. No Merrithew® certification is required. These in-depth sessions provide opportunities to explore specific topics, discover new techniques and refine your teaching skills.
For STOTT PILATES®-certified instructors: To maintain your certification, you must earn 0.6 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) per year. Our workshops offer a rewarding and flexible way to meet this requirement whilst continuously developing your skills.
Continuing Education Workshops
Stay at the top of your game with our continuing education workshops. These focused learning sessions allow you to delve deeper into specific topics, explore new techniques, and perfect your teaching.
Open to all instructors: Our workshops are open to all Pilates and fitness professionals, regardless of whether they have a Merrithew® certification. We offer over 150 workshops covering a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals to sports and athletic conditioning, rehabilitation, and special populations.
During the continuing education workshops : You will
Deepen Your Specialist Knowledge
Explore various workshops covering all aspects of Pilates, from the fundamentals, sports and athletic conditioning, rehabilitation, and special populations.
Diversify your expertise with specialized tracks
Eight workshops in one category: Athlete Conditioning, Golfer Training, Post-Rehabilitation Training, Active for Life, Pre- and Post-Natal, Group Mat Exercises, or Group Reformer Exercises.
Keep Your Skills Up to Date
Keep up with the latest developments and Merrithew® repertoire to provide your clients with top-quality teaching.
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Elevate your fitness career by becoming a STOTT PILATES® expert in your field of choice. This series of workshops will allow you to perfect your skills and earn this prestigious designation:
- Progression workshops: Refine your form, your movement efficiency, and your musical timing.
- Themed workshops: Explore advanced concepts, such as cardiovascular intervals and targeted programs.
- Workshops for special populations: Adapt your classes for specific groups (pre/postnatal, clients with special needs).
These workshops provide video-recorded training sessions that allow you to explore certain aspects in greater depth or tailor your practice to a specific audience.
There is no time limit; progress at your own pace and earn your continuing education credits along the way!
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You can earn CECs in several ways:
- Attend a workshop at a Connexion Pilates studio or an authorized STOTT PILATES® training centre (0.1 CEC per hour);
- Complete a personalized analysis of your repertoire, or undergo a teaching assessment with an instructor-trainer (0.1 CEC per hour);
- Attend workshops or conferences at trade shows where STOTT PILATES® is present;
- Submit a CEC application via video: study a Merrithew® workout and teach it to a client (0.1 CEC per 15-minute video);
- Seek recognition for the credits you have earned at other training institutions (up to a maximum of 0.2 CEC per year).
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All certified STOTT PILATES® instructors are required to earn at least 0.6 CEC per year, which is equivalent to 6 hours of training. Your first CEC year starts on January 1 of the year following the year in which you obtained your certification.
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