Essential Matwork Weekend Course (Teach)
January 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - July 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
This course will give you the new nationally recognised qualification YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) regulated by Ofqual and supported by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity)
It covers;
All class content – to include warm up, cool down and stretch
Principles and fundamentals
Pre – Pilates
34 original exercises
Progression and modification
Postural analysis, core stability and movement analysis
Overview of special populations in exercise
Teaching and communication skills
The following key skills and knowledge are assessed through YMCA awards assessment procedure:
- Anatomy and Physiology required when exercise programming and design for a range of clients
- Importance of professionalism, customer service, effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and understanding of commonly occurring medically controlled diseases and health conditions
- Understanding the principles and fundamentals of Pilates
- How to programme a Pilates session
- How to instruct a Pilates session
This assessment includes:
A multiple choice exam for Level 3 applied anatomy and physiology
Online questions and written worksheets
A 12 week progressive programme, and viva
A detailed lesson plan for a matwork group class – practical teaching assessment
Weekend course is 8 weekends 10 – 5pm (TBC)
Followed by YMCA awards Assessment
Cost: £2000 in advance (includes a free FiP course when paid in advance)
Installment £500 deposit and 8 monthly payment of £215
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025