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Final Exam

The Core Dynamics Final Exam is taken after the student completes all the teacher training requirements and is adequately prepared to demonstrate their competence in Pilates. The final exam consists of four parts; a written exam, personal performance, practical teaching and written defense and lesson plan. After the successful completion of all four parts of the test, the student will be awarded a certificate of completion. Specifics for the test are outlined  in further detail and can also be downloaded and printed from the pdf file on this page. For questions about the exam, please call the Santa Fe office at 505.988.5076.

Final Comprehensive Examinations

Upon completion of the four levels of the Core Dynamics Pilates Teacher Training Program and all additional practicum hours, the student is eligible to sit for a final comprehensive written and practical exam. It is recommended that you continue to practice your own Pilates and student teach for 3 to 6 months after the level 4 workshop before scheduling the final tests. Both exams will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Written Examination

The final written exam will be a take home test. The student will be expected to know all subject matter presented in the workshops, including but not limited to: safety, specific exercises, exercise sequence in the traditional Pilates method, appropriate modifications for specific problems and general human anatomy.

Test will be mailed via email or USPS after payment is received. The student will have two weeks to complete the test and return it to Santa Fe. The written test should be completed and returned to Santa Fe one week prior to the practical test.

Practical Exam

Part I: Student Performance

Students will be asked perform a level 4 Mat workout or level 3 reformer workout following the Core Dynamics order of exercises. The examiner will choose which workout the student will perform, so you must be prepared to do either level 4 Mat or Level 3 Reformer. In addition, students will be asked to perform other exercises from the Core Dynamics syllabus on alternate pieces of equipment. You will also be asked to demonstrate safe equipment set-up, exercise execution and correct spotting technique for specific exercises of the examiners choice. Students should plan to arrive early in order to familiarize themselves with all the features of the apparatus they will be expected to use.

Part II: Teaching

Students will teach a 55 minute balanced Pilates method lesson to a client provided by the examiner. The lesson will be based on the particular needs of the client. The student will also submit a written evaluation for this client including a progressive, 3-month lesson plan.

Re-taking any part of the exam can be part of your learning process.

Should you be required to re-take any part of the final exam, you will be assessed a $75 re-rest fee to be paid prior to the re-test date.

Procedures for Test Registration and Timelines

1. Choose a testing date and contact the Santa Fe office to reserve your date and location.

• Check www.coredynamicspilates.com for the final test schedule.
• Call 505.988.5076 to reserve the date & location at least 4 weeks prior to the testing date.
• Pay the test fee when you make the reservation.
• Once your space is reserved and you have paid the fee, the written exam will be emailed or sent to you via USPS

2. Complete the written exam.

• You have two weeks to complete your written test. This is a take home test -  not an open book test. You are on your honor to complete the test on your own without using references.
• You must send the test back to Santa Fe, NM so that it arrives at least one week prior to the date for your practical exam. This way the written test can be evaluated and your practical examiner will be informed of these results.
• You may be asked to re-do one or more of the detailed questions on the test. This information will be sent to you via email or USPS.
• If you are required to re-take the written exam, there will be a $75 dollar fee for an alternate test.
• You will have one week to complete the alternate written exam and return to the Santa Fe office.

3. Take your practical exam.

• Contact the studio directly where you are planning to take your practical exam so that you can set a time to familiarize yourself with the equipment.
• Depending on where you take your test, you may be asked to do the teaching or performance portion of the exam first.

Student Performance

During your personal practice, you will be directed by the examiner, to perform either a Level 4 Mat or Level 3 Reformer workout following the Core Dynamics order of exercises. The examiner will choose which workout you perform.

• You may also be asked to demonstrate various exercises on any piece of Pilates equipment in the studio. You will be evaluated on proper equipment set-up and exercise execution.

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