Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Mat Pilates

The best Pilates instructors have unrivalled attention to detail and are able to deliver classes in a precise and controlled manner – at the end of the day, that’s what Pilates is all about.

Our course takes the fundamentals of a Pilates qualification and builds on it exponentially. HFE’s training is designed to make you more adaptable, more confident and ultimately more successful as an instructor.

Here’s what you’ll be encountering on your Pilates journey:

• Principles and Fundamentals of Pilates

• Level 2 and 3 Anatomy and Physiology

• Posture for Mat Pilates

• Performing Pilates Exercises

• Planning Pilates Classes

• Teaching Pilates

You’ll also discover elements of hands-on correction, how to adapt Joseph Pilates’ original 34 exercises and the most effective ways to incorporate equipment into your class.

Our Pilates course has been carefully split into various, easy to manage components. This gives you the best possible chance of passing first time and securing employment as a qualified instructor. Here’s how we’ll assess you during your studies:

• Worksheets

  Principles of Mat Pilates and Adaptations and Modifications

• Case Study

  Design a 12-week progressive programme for a client

• Lesson Plan

  Demonstrate how you would effectively structure a Pilates session

• Theory Exams

  Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health, and Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology

• Practical Assessment

  Put everything into practice a deliver a Pilates session just as you would in the real world

• VIVA

  Complete this over the phone with your support tutor after passing your other assessments

While there are no formal entry requirements for this Pilates instructor course, we advise that you’ve already completed a Level 2 Gym or Level 2 Exercise to Music qualification.

In addition, you should ideally have experience performing Pilates exercises or attending classes regularly. This will enable you to get the best possible head start.

This mat Pilates qualification also acts as a prerequisite for the Level 3 Reformer Pilates Teacher course.

Before your first practical weekend, we usually recommend 6-8 weeks of home study, based on an hour a day.

During this period, you should take the time to familiarise yourself with your Level 2 and Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology, and your Level 3 Diploma in Mat Pilates manuals.

Via LES (the Learner Engagement System), you’ll find plenty of learning resources including practice tests and video lectures.

• Weekend 1

  Your introduction to the principles and fundamentals of Pilates, posture and lesson planning

• Weekend 2

  Practical workshops covering preparation, main and closing phases of Pilates class, and preparation for your practical assessments

• Weekend 3

  Put everything into practice with your theory exams and practical assessments