This is a 80+hour teacher training program that takes 20 weeks to complete. Upon graduation, you will be able to teach Pilates Matwork group classes or one-on-one safely and effectively.
The Pilates Matwork Teacher Certification is our foundation course and is the entry level course for you to launch your new career as a Pilates instructor. This course consists of online observations, student teaching hours, self practice hours as well as a practical course over 4 days. After completing this course, you will be a fully certified Pilates Matwork instructor who is able to work in Pilates studios, gyms and fitness centres.
This program is suitable for you if you are a:
– GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR who wants to expand your teaching repertoire or start teaching a Pilates class without the need for Pilates apparatus
– PERSONAL TRAINER who wants to elevate your quality of teaching by incorporating and integrating Pilates Matwork exercises, Pilates concepts and the Prehab Trainer™ techniques into your PT sessions
– YOGA TEACHER; DANCE TEACHER or GYMNASTIC COACH who acknowledges the value of progressing your clients safely and without injury
– PILATES PRACTITIONERS & CLIENTS who wants to turn your passion into a career
Students are required to schedule and complete Practice, Observation and Practice Teaching hours in between the Classroom hours.
(i) Classroom hours – 20* (please scroll down for “Schedule for Classroom Hours”)
(ii) Practice hours – 30
(iii) Observation hours – 15
(iv) Student teaching hours – 15
Upon completion of all hours and meeting the minimum requirements of the theory, performance and teaching evaluations, the student will be awarded with a teaching certificate.
This course is a pre-requisite for the BTA Pilates Matwork Teacher’s Certification. Successful completion of this course will certify you with Prehab Trainer™ – Axial Skeleton.
In this course, you will learn the foundation of the 5 steps to Mobility Fitness with Application to Pilates Matwork Pieces.