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Blending pioneering concepts with a modern approach, we deliver the industry's most accessible and highly respected Pilates qualifications.
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Courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Mat Pilates
- Level 3 Pilates for Pre and Postnatal Clients
Key Content
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
- Planning, Programming and Teaching Pilates Exercises
- Progressive Pilates Programming
- Adapting Pilates Exercises for Pre and Postnatal Clients
- Programming Exercise for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients
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Extras
- CV Connect
- 50% off REPs membership
- 12 months ongoing career support
- Learn more
- 10-12 weeks to qualify
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Courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Mat Pilates
- Level 3 Exercise Referral Diploma
- Level 3 Nutrition for Physical Activity
- Level 4 Exercise for Low Back Pain Certificate
Key Content
- Planning, Programming and Teaching Pilates Exercises
- Principles of Mat Pilates
- Pathophysiology of Various Medical Conditions
- Planning Pilates Exercises for Referred Clients
- Exercise Considerations and Modifications for Low Back Pain
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Courses
- CV Connect
- 50% off REPs membership
- 12 months ongoing career support
- Learn more
- 18-20 weeks to qualify
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Courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Mat Pilates
- Level 3 Pilates for Older Adults
- Level 3 Pilates for Pre and Postnatal Clients
- Level 3 Exercise Referral Diploma
- Level 3 Nutrition for Physical Activity
- Level 4 Exercise for Low Back Pain Certificate
Key Content
- All Pilates Back Pain Specialist Content
- Exercise Considerations for Older Adults
- Planning and Teaching Pilates to Older Adults
- Exercise Considerations for Pre and Postnatal Clients
- Planning and Teaching Pilates to Pre and Postnatal Clients
- Planning Pilates for a Range of Medical Conditions
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Extras
- CV Connect
- Free REPs membership
- 12 months ongoing career support
- Learn more
- 22-24 weeks to qualify
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REPs Membership
Students signing up to the Master Pilates Teacher package get a year's free membership to The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
The Register of Exercise Professionals
With a REPs membership, you'll have easy access to exclusive offers and discounts, insurance, and much more.
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Get Connected
As soon as you complete a course with HFE you'll unlock CV Connect, the new way to instantly connect you directly with the UK's leading gyms and health clubs.
CV Connect
Using CV Connect is as simple as uploading your CV, selecting the employers in your area and pressing send.
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Career Support
Our tutors have been there and seen it all before, so they're in prime position to guide you as you begin your personal training journey.
12 Months of Expert Guidance
The course is over but support continues, we're here to offer 12 months ongoing career advice if you need it.
Our Pilates Courses. Your Way.
Looking for more flexibility? Consider a more bespoke approach to advancing your career in Pilates.
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Level 3 Diploma in Mat Pilates
£895.00
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Level 3 Pilates for Older Adults
£440.00
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Level 3 Pilates for Pre and Postnatal
£440.00
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Level 4 Low Back Pain Certificate
£495.00
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Level 3 Exercise Referral Diploma
£425.00
One Career. Unlimited Possibilities.
Join our Pilates instructor graduates working with some of the world's leading gyms and health clubs.
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Mat Pilates
Location Practical Attendance Dates Price Dudley 26-27 Jan / 9-10 Feb / 23-24 Feb (2019)
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Exercise Referral
Location Practical Attendance Dates Price York 16-17 Feb (2019)
£425.00
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Pilates for Pre and Postnatal
Location Practical Attendance Dates Price Manchester – Didsbury 10 Mar (2019)
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Pilates for Older Adults
Location Practical Attendance Dates Price Manchester – Didsbury 9 Mar (2019)
£440.00
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Low Back Pain
Location Practical Attendance Dates Price Manchester – Ashton 9-10 Mar / 27 Mar (2019)
£495.00
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Course content written and delivered by the some of the industry's best physiotherapists and Pilates teachers.
FAQs
From course content to career progression, we've answered the most frequently asked questions about our Pilates instructor courses.
How much prior knowledge or experience do I need?
Ideally, you will already hold a recognised Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification, however this isn’t mandatory and there are no formal prerequisites.
It would also be beneficial if you had experience of performing Pilates exercises or attending regular classes. If you don’t have any experience, it’s not a problem – you’ll just need to ensure that you give yourself more time to complete the home-study activities before attending your course.
Once I've qualified, where can I find work?
Qualified Pilates instructors are highly sought after in the fitness industry and there are a wide-range of opportunities open to them.
While this list is far from exhaustive, instructors can work in private health clubs, dance studios, holiday resorts, local authority leisure centres and even work on a one-to-one basis with clients from the comfort of their own home. It’s also quite common for Pilates teachers to work in the rehab sector alongside physiotherapists and massage therapists.
How is this Pilates course delivered?
In order to get the most out of our students, we use a blended learning model for our courses. This simply means that you'll engage in a period fully supported home study, complemented by face-to-face practical workshops. The number of days that you’ll be required to attend will depend on the specific package that you select. Throughout your course, you’ll have full access to a team of industry-leading support tutors and award-winning learning materials and resources.
What will I learn on my Pilates course?
Generally speaking, this course will teach you everything you need to know to be a competent teacher. You’ll learn about anatomy, physiology, the history of Pilates, the principles of the method, how to programme a Pilates session and the best ways to teach the exercises.
For a more detailed look at the various Pilates units, please visit the individual course pages below.
Are your Pilates instructor courses recognised?
Our Level 3 Diploma in Mat Pilates is certificated by YMCA Awards, the industry's original awarding body. We're also accredited by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) who award 20 CPD points for completing this course.
Are there opportunities to progress once I've qualified?
Many of our graduates choose to further their studies and increase their opportunities once they have completed their course. Yoga is especially common because it has many parallels to Pilates.
Personal trainers will also find this Pilates instructor qualification as a useful add on to their services.
Our Reputation Precedes Us
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"HFE is the ultimate fitness training provider, without a doubt their personal training courses are the best in the industry."
James Crossley
(Hunter from Gladiators)
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"The course has really helped me to better understand yoga so that I can improve my performance and remain World No. 1"
Laura Massaro
(World No. 1 Squash Player - 2016)
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"HFE have produced some of the best materials I have seen in education."
Holly Bradshaw
(Team GB Olympic Pole Vaulter)
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"HFE is the most professional and cutting edge fitness provider I have ever seen."
Kardy Laguda
(International Fitness Presenter)
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Made christmas even more special!
2015-03-23The Mat Pilates course looked quite intense and I had only a basic and I mean basic idea of the exercises. Christmas made it all the more stressful and I wondered if I had done the right thing booking the course. My fears were quickly put to rest!
Punk74
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Supportive and engaging
2015-05-15I really enjoyed the training course from start to finish. The support over the telephone and on the training days has been amazing and I highly recommended the level 3 certificate in personal training to anyone who is wanting to study it.
Eve McNeil
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Thank you HFE
2014-11-26I loved doing this course. It took me a while but thanks to the encouragement and support of my tutor and the rest of the amazing team I accomplished my goal of passing my course first time.
phabdp69
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Great learning resource and tutor support
2014-02-21I have studied with HFE over the last year or so and have completed the ETM and currently finishing my pilates level 3. I have found the courses well delivered and received plenty of support from the tutor who is on the end of the phone as much as you want them to be.
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