Balanced Body®
Pilates Test Out Application
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE ALMOST THERE!
Now that you have completed all required Mat, Reformer and/orApparatus course work and hours, it is time to take the final written andpractical exam to receive 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.

» Students completing only the Mat program can test out
after completing Movement Principles, Mat 1, Mat 2, and Mat 3 andadditional hours.
» Students completing only the Reformer program can test out after
completing Movement Principles, Anatomy, Reformer 1, Reformer 2,and Reformer 3 plus additional hours.
» Students completing Mat and Reformer can test out after
completing Movement Principles, Anatomy, all Mat and Reformer
modules and additional hours.
» Students completing the full program can test out after completing
Movement Principles, Anatomy, all the modules and additional hours.

THIS STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE EXPLAINS THE
TEST OUT PROCESS
Step 1 - Apply for test out. Complete this application formand send 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
to be processed.
* Rush applications will be charged a $50 fee.

APPLICATION
Please print legibly. Complete and forward as directed onback of application.
Date_____________________________________________________________________
Name___________________________________________________________________
Title _____________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________

Step 2 – Balanced Body reviews the completed application.
Upon approval, you and your Balanced Body Master Instructor isnotified of the application status by email. This email
will include test out procedures.

City, State/Province______________________________________________________

Step 3 – Schedule your test. You and your Balanced Body 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.

Fax _____________________________________________________________________

Step 4 – Take the test. The test has two components, awritten exam (approx. 1 hour) and a practical exam (approx.
1 hour). Once complete, the Master Instructor will provide
you with feedback and a copy of your teaching evaluation.
Your completed test, copy of evaluation and status 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 the test, Balanced Body will communicate withyou and your Master Instructor regarding next steps.

Zip/Postal Code, Country________________________________________________
Phone___________________________________________________________________

Email ___________________________________________________________________
Studio Affiliation________________________________________________________I am applying for:( ) Mat Test Out( ) Reformer Test Out( ) Mat and Reformer Test Out( ) Comprehensive Test Out
Location of Test Out? ___________________________________________________Are you a Balanced Body Bridge student?
(Continued on back)yes ( ) no ( )I HAVE MET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
Module Completed
Movement
Principles

yes ( ) no ( )Mat 1

yes ( ) no ( )Mat 2

yes ( ) no ( )Mat 3

yes ( ) no ( )Reformer 1

yes ( ) no ( )Reformer 2

yes ( ) no ( )Reformer 3

yes ( ) no ( )Trap/Tower

yes ( ) no ( )Chair

yes ( ) no ( )Barrelsyes ( ) no ( )Anatomyyes ( ) no ( )Location

FAQS
Date

*Balanced Body certificates do not need to be submitted with application.

What will the written exam consist of?
The written exam is 30 questions in a multiple choice and short answer
format. It will take approximately one hour to complete. To prepare for thewritten exam, study your module tests and manuals.

What will the practical exam consist of?
During your practical exam you will teach a one-hour session to aclient or a class. Your teaching skills will be evaluated for correct
set-up and execution of exercises, client safety, appropriate
sequencing, appropriateness of the exercises to the client or class, yourunderstanding and application of the Pilates principles, cueing, and theability to communicate.
You can receive a list of exercises you are required to teach prior to yourtest out date. For a list of exercises, please contact the Balanced Body
Master Instructor who will administer the test. On the date of your test
out, you will be given three additional exercises to teach during yourpractical exam.

Is there a fee to test out?
If any of the above modules, including Anatomy, were not completed
through Balanced Body, supporting documentation MUST be provided
with an explanation below:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yes, a fee is charged for the final test out. The amount of the fee
depends on the location of the test out and the number of students
attending. Test outs are available at Balanced Body host sites orat Pilates on Tour conferences. We can also send a Master Instructor
to your facility.

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Are there continuing education requirements?

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Yes, Balanced Body requires sixteen hours of continuing education every
two years to maintain an active status as a Balanced Body instructor.
Continuing education credits can be earned through workshops from
Balanced Body, Pilates on Tour, any of our affiliated educators, orapproved continuing education providers.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Can I be listed on the Balanced Body Instructor Directory?

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Students who successfuly complete Balanced Body’s instructor training
program 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

SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION AND
DOCUMENTATION TO

Need more info? Contact us at 1-877-Pilates (877-745-2837) or by email
at education@pilates.com.

Balanced Body
Attn: Test Out Coordinator
5909 88th Street
Sacreamento, CA 95828

Contact Us
1-877-PILATES | +1-916-388-2838
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