Looking to stand out amongst Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers across Australia? Designed specifically for fitness and health professionals who have completed a Fitness Certification, this course is a great opportunity to add a new skill set to your existing career.
Pilates has become a hugely popular exercise of choice for thousands of Australians and this is your chance to remain at the forefront of an ever-changing and rapidly growing health and wellness landscape.
Whether you’re looking to step into an existing Pilates studio or start your very own business, this qualification will provide you with the ability to deliver a brand-new service to your clients and generate an additional revenue stream.
course Overview
In this course, you will learn:
- Introduction to Pilates
- Anatomy & Physiology for Pilates Instruction
- The 34 Classical Pilates Exercises
- Contemporary Pilates Exercises
- Class Planning & Sequencing
- Instructing Pilates Exercises
- Screening Pilates Participants
- Scope of Practise of a Pilates Matwork Instructor
Why complete this course
Mat Pilates is a great addition to your toolkit and will allow you to stand out from the crowd within the fitness industry. It is accessible to a wide clientele base and will help alleviate a lot of common client complaints (such as flexibility, mobility, etc).
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to instruct Mat Pilates in either a group or 1:1 setting, as well as assist clients in achieving their Pilates goals.
It is also accredited with FITREC and pending accreditation with other fitness industry leading registration bodies, so the qualification will also demonstrate your credibility as a fitness and wellness professional.
what is the course structure
This hybrid course includes a series of online interactive videos and PowerPoint presentations with a quiz-style assessment accessed via our Online Learning Portal.
In addition, there is also Practical Placement, documented via a logbook, which provides a great opportunity to put your knowledge and skills into practice, helping you gain valuable hands-on experience.
You can complete your placement at a Pilates Studio or Gym offering Pilates classes near you. Should you have difficulties securing placement, AFA can utilise our Industry Partnerships to assist you in finding a suitable facility and mentor.
Topics Covered
Introduction to Pilates
- Outline the history & origin of Classical Pilates
- Discuss the 6 fundamental Principles Of Pilates Exercises
- Perform & teach important Pilates concepts including the C-Curve position and the two-way stretch
- Differentiate between classical & contemporary Pilates exercise methods
Anatomy & Physiology for Pilates Instruction
- Discuss the function of various muscles during Pilates exercises
- Differentiate the roles of local, global and extremity muscles during Pilates exercises
- Outline the role muscle slings play in the execution of Pilates exercises
- Discuss the role of core activation and stability in the safe and effective execution of Pilates exercises
- Analyse the structure and function of many of the core muscles relevant to Pilates exercises
- Discuss the importance of breathing techniques during Pilates exercises and select an appropriate method for each participant and exercise
Class Planning & Sequencing
- Program Design
- Understanding Your Client’s Needs & Goals
- Preparation & Safety
- Classical and Contemporary Pilates Principles for Exercise Prescription
Instructing Pilates Exercises
- Creating the Exercise Environment
- Developing Your Teaching Methods
- Instructional Theory
- Client Communication, Motivation and Rapport-Building
- Modifying Exercises and Signs of Over-Exertion
Screening Pilates Participants
- How to Screen Clients
- How to Refer Clients to Additional Services
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course. However, it is recommended that participants have completed a Fitness Certification, as well as approximately 25 hours of personal Pilates experience/participation, prior to undertaking the Pilates Matwork Instructor Course.
If you haven’t completed prior qualifications or have prior experience, that’s OK. You may find the course a little difficult due to technical terminology and concept, but you’re welcome to enrol. The benefit of studying with AFA is you can bundle the Pilates Matwork Instructor Course and a Fitness/PT Certificate at a discounted rate!
Cost
The Pilates Matwork Instructor Course is priced at $1,750. If you are an AFA Graduate/Student, feel free to contact our Careers Advisors on 1300 232 348 or [email protected] to access an exclusive discount code.
You can pay for the entire course Upfront or via Direct Debit. Our interest-free payment plans allow you to study from as little as $50 a week or $100 a fortnight and we only require a $100 deposit to secure your spot!
Course Access
This course is self-paced and students will have up to 12 months of course access. After enrolling on the course, students will receive their login details within 2-3 business days (unless requested otherwise).
The recommended course completion time frame is between 3 – 6 months, however as all content and assessments are on-demand, it can be completed quicker.
Meet your Instructors
Sarah conte
With two decades in the Fitness Industry, Sarah’s expertise spans Mat & Reformer instruction, Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise Prescription. She utilizes this knowledge to create challenging, yet safe Pilates sessions. Her qualifications extend to Remedial Massage, Fitness and Business. With a background in dance, Sarah has been practising Pilates since she was 15. Sarah can be found instructing Pilates at various Group Fitness Studios across Melbourne.
Rebekah strom
Rebekah brings a decade of experience in the fitness sector, starting her career as a Les Mills Instructor before attaining her Certificate III and IV in Fitness and qualifications as a Pilates Matwork Instructor. She is the face behind Ocean Glow Pilates, a venture she launched in 2021 where she instructs beachside Pilates sessions, blending both classical and contemporary exercises with an emphasis on mindful movement.
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