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

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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

6 days of face-to-face tuition.
1 day practical assessment at the venue.
In-person theory assessment.
Online learning and tutor-led webinars

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
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
  • 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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