The - Concept® (TPC®) Studio Instructor Silver

Admission requirements for the - Concept® Studio Instructor Silver:


• Read "Pilates Anatomie"
• Basic anatomical knowledge, read an anatomy book of your choice
• At least 10 private lessons at The - Concept® (TPC®) - training centre
• At least 20 hours of group Pilates at The - Concept® (TPC®) - training centre
  or at a Pilates studio recognised by TPC®
• At least two years’ experience in fitness, dance or health
  [TPC® reserves the right to stipulate that course participants without professional qualifications relevant to
  The - Concept® (TPC®) course (e.g. sports scientists, coaches, therapists, dancers etc.)
  complete additional job-shadowing/training lessons if necessary.]

A Concept® Mat Instructor Silver / TPC® Mat Instructor Silver (or Gold) certificate
is credited both in admission requirements and in the course fee for the
Concept® Studio Instructor Silver / TPC® Studio Instructor Silver!

- Concept® Studio Instructor Silver
TPC® Studio Instructor Silver

Comprehensive studio training at The - Concept® (TPC ®) - training centre:
The Silver and Gold courses are divided into modules.
Each module covers theory, practice in self-training and practice in instruction.

The - Concept® Studio Instructor Silver course spans 306 lessons,
and is divided into 6 course modules (18 days!), plus self-training and job-shadowing:

• Module 1:
  • Essentials
  • Basic Level Mat
  • Basic Level Barrels
  • Posture analysis I
  • Anatomy, physiology
  • The - Concept® House
  • Hands-on techniques I
• Module 2:
  • Extension of Module 1
  • Basic Level Reformer
  • Basic Level Tower
  • Basic Level Chair
  • Methods + teaching approaches
  • Hands-on techniques II
• Interim examination for Module 1+2
• Module 3:
  • Intermediate Level Mat
  • Intermediate Level Barrels
  • Special needs
  • Modifications
  • Myofascial integration I
  • Methods + teaching approaches II
• Module 4:
  • Intermediate Level Reformer
  • Intermediate Level Tower
  • Intermediate Level Chair
• Module 5:
  • Extension of Module 4
  • Lesson formats (PT, duet, group)
• Module 6:
  • Exam preparation
  • Final examination (Studio Silver)

Between the Module 1 and 2, at least 15 Pilates classes (5x mat/5x equipment, 5x job-shadowing) must be completed over 5 weeks.
Between the following modules, at least 32 Pilates classes (6x mat/6x equipment, 8 in job-shadowing, 12 in work groups)
must each time be completed over 8 weeks at The - Concept® (TPC®) training centre or a Pilates studio recognised by TPC®,
and recorded in a log book (not included in the module fee).

The interim and final examination for the TPC® Studio Instructor Silver is taken following submission of the log book
and after consultation with The - Concept® (TPC®) trainer.

Interim / Final examination
• Written (20%)
• Oral (20%)
• Practical (3 parts) (60%)
  • 30-minute group class and self-training
  • Posture analysis of a person, and
  • Preparing and performing a training unit (55 minutes) for this person

With this qualification:
The - Concept® (TPC®) Studio Instructor Silver (or - Concept® Studio Instructor Silver for short)
allows you to join the Deutscher Pilates Verband (DPV) and, with appropriate pre-requisites,
be recognised by health funds as per Section 20 SGB (German Social Code).

Shortened course durations and certification for already certified Pilates instructors from other institutes are available.
Comprehensive Neo-Certification