YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
Start your Pilates career with a Level 3 qualification designed to develop the knowledge and practical skills you need to plan, deliver and evaluate Pilates Matwork sessions and programmes.
Accreditation

Price
£1450
About this course
Start your Pilates career with a Level 3 qualification designed to develop the knowledge and practical skills you need to plan, deliver and evaluate Pilates Matwork sessions and programmes.
Flexible learning formats

Face-to-face
Overview
- Understanding of Pilates principles, foundations and professional practice.
- Applied anatomy and physiology relevant to Pilates movement and exercise.
- Exercise selection, sequencing and session planning.
- Safe and effective demonstration and instruction.
- Verbal and visual communication and teaching skills.
- Ability to adapt exercises appropriately for participants.
- Professional skills for creating positive participant experiences.
- Programming skills that extend beyond a single Pilates session.
Skills
- Share your passion with others in a safe and effective classroom.
- Learn to teach both group classes and one to one sessions.
Career progressions
- Achieve a qualification that provides opportunities to work in gyms, leisure centres and Pilates studios.
- Work freelance delivering classes in various settings to build a regular committed, clientele, which will provide you with a regular income.
- Gain the potential to earn more and increase your employability.
- Broaden your client base and help boost your earnings.
- Learn the skills and knowledge to build a longstanding career.
Support
- Taught by experienced and industry-qualified tutors who will provide guidance and support throughout the course.
- Access online eLearning.
- Unparalleled support online, over the phone and in person.
Live Webinars
- Tutor-led webinars for tailored support & guidance
Online Learning
- eLearning and underpinning knowledge through the YMCAfit platform
Practical training
- 6 face-to-face tutor-led training days
Assessment
- 1 dedicated face-to-face assessment day
Independent tasks
- Analysis, Session Plan and Programming Tasks
- Minimum age: 16
- A basic level of fitness and experience of participating in Pilates sessions.
- Willingness to perform and be assessed in front of peers and assessors.
- Learners must have access to a device with stable internet for online sessions.
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Course Locations
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