Course Introduction
Developed in the 1920s by the legendary physical trainer Joseph H Pilates, the Pilates method is a body conditioning fusion of western and eastern philosophies, focusing on strengthening, lengthening and mobilising the body.
This course gives you the basic knowledge of the pilates principles and techniques while providing you with the skills to safely instruct the exercises at beginner level.
What Our Students Say...
"I’ve never done Pilates before, fortunately Future Fit Training took me through the basics and my Tutor explained everything to me, step by step. The facilities were very good too and I received all the help I needed to be confident in passing my exams and instructing future clients."
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Course Format
This course is a 2-day workshop, held at a weekend.
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills of Pilate’s techniques at a beginner level. For example, the breathing and stretching techniques are often incorporated into 1:1 sessions or within group exercises
Course Content
The course covers:
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Health and safety guidelines
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The description and application of the Pilates principles
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The safe instruction of a variety of Mat Based Pilates exercises and the modifications, adaptations and progressions for each exercise
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How to structure a beginner level mat class
Entry Requirements
If you do not already hold a current recognised exercise teaching qualification, you'll be required to attend the 3-day Access to Pilates Fundamentals workshop and complete the Anatomy and Physiology e-learning course prior to the workshop.
If you already hold a recognised exercise teaching qualification, but your Anatomy and Physiology qualification is more than three years old, you can still attend the 2-day workshop. You will need to provide evidence - via a certificate issued by an Awarding Body or REPs Industry Award - that you have previously passed the anatomy and physiology qualification.
Assessment
There is no formal assessment for this course. Homework will include question and answer worksheets, which will be marked on the course.
Access to Mat Pilates Fundamentals students will take an anatomy and physiology multiple choice exam based on what they’ve learned in the online lessons.
Certification and Credits
A Future Fit Training Mat Pilates Fundamentals Level Certificate is issued on completion of the workshop and is the first part of the Level 3 award.