How do I apply for a course and what are the prerequisites for acceptance?
In order for your application to be processed, the following three items must be sent to West Coast Pilates and Health Inc:
- APPLICATION FORM - Available on the studio website: www.westcoastpilatesinc.com
- $200 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT (applied toward total course fees)
- TWO LETTERS OF REFERENCE - Accepted from those in the fitness, health and movement fields who can verify the applicant's background and teaching abilities.
Examples include Fitness Coordinators, studio owners or other teaching peers. Reference letters need only verify your status and do not have to be long.
What is involved in the exam?
Exams consist of both a written and practical component and must be completed on a scheduled exam weekend.
Please call West Coast Pilates North Van office (604) 984-6867 to book your exam in BC. Refer to the Stott site for further exam information.
Exams MUST be taken within six months of completing your last STOTT education course. All students are encouraged to take some time following the course to practice and synthesize the information prior to taking the exam.
What are the Exam Prep Requirements?
MAT
10 hours (minimum) Observation
30 hours Physical Review
15 hours Practice Teaching
REFORMER
10 hours (minimum) Observation
40 hours Physical Review
25 hours Practice Teaching
CADILLAC, CHAIR & BARREL
10 hours (minimum) Observation
40 hours Physical Review
25 hours Practice Teaching
- Observation: watching sessions taught by a STOTT-certified instructor or using relevant STOTT videos. To be completed after course is completed.
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Physical Review: student practices his or her own skills and technique.
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Practice Teaching: student practices teaching others; does not have to be for money.
Keep a copy of all your Practice and Observation hours as these must be submitted when you take your practical exam. Practice and Observation hours are to be completed outside scheduled instructional class time.
What is the policy of absenteeism?
If a student misses class, he or she is required to make up that time with an instructor trainer. For each hour of missed class time, the student must book one half hour to privately learn the material covered in class.
Where can I stay during the course?
As each student has specific needs and financial allowances, West Coast Pilates and Health does NOT make accommodation arrangements, nor is any particular one endorsed. However, listed below are accommodations which are close to the studios and have competitive rates.
IN VICTORIA
Carberry Gardens Bed & Breakfast 250.959.8906
Craigmyle Bed & Breakfast 888.595.5411
Chateau Victoria 800.663.5891
For more listings, refer to the Tourism Victoria website
IN VANCOUVER
These hotels are a 5-10 minute drive from the studio:
Londsdale Quay Hotel
Holiday Inn
Travelodge
Holiday Inn Express
Best Western
Further hotel information for North Vancouver can be found at www.HelloBC.com or 1.800.435.5622
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO STUDIO
By Taxi:
Approximately $50
By Shuttle:
From the Vancouver Airport take the Airporter bus to the Pan Pacific Hotel downtown.
Take the Sea Bus from Pan Pacific Hotel to North Vancouver.
Take taxi to West Coast Pilates and Health Inc. - approximately $7.
For more information, contact Vancouver Airporter directly
or 1.800.668.3141.
One-way fare - $12 Return - $18
After reading the FAQs and visiting our website, please feel free to ask
any further questions by:
e-mail
Phone:
Victoria 250.370.1515
Vancouver 604.984.6867
Thank you,
Tessa Crofton
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