Balanced Body® CoreAlign®
TEST OUT APPLICATIONCONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE ALMOST THERE!
Now that you have completed all required CoreAlign course work and hours, it is time to take the final written and practical exam toreceive your certificate of completion from Balanced Body. To test out, this application must be submitted to Balanced Body 30 days
prior to your scheduled test date. Exam dates are listed on the Education Finder at pilates.com.

THIS STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE EXPLAINS THE
TEST OUT PROCESS
Step 1 - Apply for test out. Complete this application form andsend it to Balanced Body with all completed documentationof hours, proof of anatomy requirement, and any additional
documentation. Incomplete applications will not be processedor kept on file. Please allow 30 days for your application tobe processed. Rush applications will be charged a $50 fee.
Step 2 – Balanced Body reviews the completed application.
Upon approval, you and your CoreAlign Master Instructor
are notified of the application status by email. This email
will include test out procedures.
Step 3 – Schedule your test. You and your CoreAlign MasterInstructor arrange the test out date. Your Master Instructor will
work with Balanced Body to post your scheduled test online. Youmust register and pay for your test prior to the test out date.
Step 4 – Take the test. The test has two components, awritten exam covering exercises as well as the Balanced Body
Movement Principles and a practical exam on teaching theexercises (approximately 30 minutes). Once complete, the Master
Instructor will provide you with feedback and a copy of yourteaching evaluation. Your completed test, copy of evaluation andstatus will be sent to Balanced Body by your Master Instructor.
Step 5 – Once Balanced Body receives the completed test, a final
certificate is mailed to you within 30 days. If you do not pass thetest, Balanced Body will communicate with you and your Master
Instructor regarding next steps.

APPLICATION
Please print legibly. Complete and forward as directed onback of application.
Date______________________________________________________________
Name____________________________________________________________
Title ______________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________
City, State/Province_______________________________________________
Zip/Postal Code, Country_________________________________________
Phone____________________________________________________________
Fax ______________________________________________________________
Email ____________________________________________________________
Studio Affiliation__________________________________________________
Location of Test Out? ____________________________________________I HAVE MET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
Modules and Hours Completed
CoreAlign 1: Foundations

yes ( ) no ( )CoreAlign 2: Progressionsyes ( ) no ( )Personal Practiceyes ( ) no ( )Observation

yes ( ) no ( )Student Teachingyes ( ) no ( )Anatomyyes ( ) no ( )Location*Balanced Body certificates do not need to be submitted with application.

DateMEETING THE PREREQUISITESSUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION AND
DOCUMENTATION TO

The prerequisites for completing the CoreAlign® instructor
training program include having a basic level of anatomy,kinesiology knowledge, and previous experience as a movement
educator. Please indicate how you have met these prerequisites
and send supporting documentation to Balanced Body withyour application.

Balanced Body
Attn: Test Out Coordinator
5909 88th Street
Sacramento, CA 95828
Fax: +1-916-388-0609

ANATOMYFAQS

Students can meet this requirement through any of the following:______ A degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise
Science or equivalent______ Licensure as a rehabilitation professional including PT,ATC, DC, MD or equivalent

What will the written exam consist of?
The written exam will consist of multiple choice, fill in the blankquestions and an essay. Questions will focus on CoreAlign theory,
the Balanced Body movement principles, exercise foundations andprogressive chains.

______ Satisfactory completion of an anatomy test available
through Balanced Body (under development)

What will the practical exam consist of?
Your examiner will provide you with a series of exercises andexercise chains from each of the modules. Your teaching skills
will be evaluated for correct set-up and execution of exercises,client safety, understanding and application of the CoreAlignprinciples, cueing, and your ability to communicate successfullywith your client.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Is there a fee to test out?
Yes, a fee is charged for the final test out. The amount of thefee depends on the location of the test out and the number ofstudents attending. Test outs are available at CoreAlign hostsites or at Pilates on Tour conferences.

PREVIOUS TRAINING AS A MOVEMENT EDUCATOR

Are there continuing education requirements?
Yes, Balanced Body requires sixteen hours of continuing
education every two years to maintain an active status as aBalanced Body Instructor. Continuing education credits can beearned through workshops from Balanced Body, Pilates on Tour,any of our affiliated educators, or approved continuing
education providers.

______ Completion of a basic anatomy course offered through acollege, Pilates instructor training program or equivalentThis requirement can be met through any of the following:______ A degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise
Science or equivalent______ Licensed rehabilitation professional including
PT, ATC, DC or MD______ Nationally recognized Personal Training certification suchas NASM or ACSM______ Completion of a comprehensive Pilates Instructor
Training program__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Can I be listed on the Balanced Body Instructor Directory?
Students who successfully complete Balanced Body’s Instructor
training programs and continuing education requirements
are automatically listed as a Balanced Body Instructor on
pilates.com.
If you do NOT want to be listed, please check here ( )Need more info? Contact us at 1-877-Pilates (877-745-2837) orby email at education@pilates.com.

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