Become a Pilates Teacher
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
This qualification enables you to work as a Pilates teacher in a range of environments including employed studio-based settings as well as self-employment offering group or even 1-2-1 Pilates sessions with clients. This qualification also awards 10 CIMSPA points and 20 REPs points.
Courses in Midlands and South East UK
Pay course in full: from £849
Or pay a £125 deposit to use our 3, 6 or 9 month interest-free payment plan
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Course Information
During the course, you will cover;
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Anatomy and physiology specific to needs of exercise and health professionals
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Maintaining health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments
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Programming safe and effective sessions for a range of clients - including health benefits and healthy eating
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Effective communication with clients in order to motivate and provide a client-focused approach
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How to programme and teach Pilates in an unsupervised capacity, including planning safe, effective sessions, instructing and self-assessment.
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The concept and vital elements of the principles of Pilates within each exercise of the Pilates Method
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The breathing engagement concept
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Techniques of Pilates within each exercise of the Pilates Method
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The 34 Original Pilates exercises including their goals, adaptations and modifications.
Entry Requirement: A basic understanding of anatomy & physiology and experience in Pilates practice.
MANDATORY UNITS
Unit 1 - Anatomy & Physiology For Exercise And Health - assessed via a multiple choice exam
Unit 2 - Health, Safety And Welfare In A Fitness Environment - assessed via a worksheet
Unit 3 - Principles Of Exercise And Health - assessed via a multiple choice exam
Unit 4 - Know How To Support Clients Who Take Part In Exercise And Physical Activity - assessed via a worksheet
Unit 5 - Programming A Pilates Teaching Session - assessed via a worksheet, client profile, goal setting, 12-week progressive programme, group session overview and plan.
Unit 6 - Delivering A Pilates Teaching Session - assessed via a worksheet, practical delivery, evaluation and reflection.
Study Options
What course materials will I receive?
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Course manual,
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Learner Achievement Record for all units,
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Online elearning for Anatomy & Physiology unit (Unit 1)
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Online elearning for Level 2 Mandatory Units (Units 2, 3 and 4)
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Further comprehensive reading list
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Plus resources associated with any add-on course chosen.
Some written coursework is completed as pre-course study and for homework during the workshop dates.
Multiple choice exams and practical observations are completed during the course days.