Our Comprehensive matwork course can now be done in several stages
Start your journey by attending our Foundation in Pilates - these introductory workshops will expand your knowledge and prepare you for the Essential Matwork course. Essential Matwork, will give you your nationally recognised qualification a Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates accredited through the Central YMCA qualifications, th
is can be followed by our special populations course giving graduates the most Comprehenisive training available in the Pilates method. Our Essential matwork covers
the 34 original exercises with progressions and modifications
Pre - Pilates warm up, cool down and stretch. Principals and fundamentals
Anatomy and physiology
Postural analysis, core stability and movement analysis
Teaching and communication skills
at the end of this course you will sit a CYQ assessment. Essential Matwork course can be studied by attending one weekend per month for 8 months combined with homestudy, plus to make training more accessible we also run a School Run Friendly week day course, within school hours (10 - 1.30) so you can fit your study in around your family commitments. Comprehensive Matwork includes
Remedial and rehabilitation exercise
Special populations - pre and post natal,
Older adults and breast cancer
Small apparatus, balls, weights, dyna bands, rolls, barrel and magic circle
Specialist Anatomy and physiology - referral and screening
Teaching practice apprenticeship and tutorials
at the end of this course you will sit your Pilates matwork teacher training assessment
The course content will be taught by layering information, learning on your own body, analysing the exercises, studying the body anatomically and understanding posture and movement patterns. Time will be taken observing, assisting and practising your teaching skills so when you graduate this course you will feel confident working in different environments offering classes from basic beginners to super advanced. In total the courses will provide approximately 200 hours of direct contact time. You will also be expected to do regular home study, to include homework assignments, lesson preparation, e-learning, and 50 hours self practice and 50 hours teaching practice with an experienced teacher.
