Deposit Pilates Mat

The Pilates Mat 1 course provides is the first step towards our Teaching certification. Pilates Mat 1 & 2 Combined.

 

Pilates Mat 1 & 2 is a five day course which will provide the knowledge needed to teach groups Pilates mat-work to a beginners & intermediate level.

Starting with the foundations and fundamentals of Pilates, we aim to marry functional anatomy with the modified original Pilates exercises in a safe and effective way. In doing so, we provide participants a true understanding of Pilates method and a deeper understanding of functional anatomy arising from that.

Upon completion of the course, additional apprenticeship hours between 5 and 30, will be required based on candidates previous experience, ability and understanding. These are done with any Pilates teacher of the students choice and can be spread over 6 months.

 

Course modules

• Pilates history, philosophy and principals

• Applied anatomy

• Pilates mat exercises level I&II including modifications and progressions

• Teaching skills, cuing, safety & effective communication

• Postural analysis and its impact on Pilates students

• The business, hospitality and ethics of Pilates.

 

Prerequisites

A qualification in a movement discipline which includes Anatomy & Physiology

20 hours Pilates experience

Practical experience in health & fitness, Yoga, Dance, Physiotherapy, Martial arts or Physical education.

 

Certification

After passing the final examination and supervised teaching, students will receive a teaching certificate accredited by the Complimentary Therapists association UK (formerly Embody), and insurance can also be provided by this organisation. This course carries 20 CPD credits.