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Pilates for Sport

Unlock Athletic Potential with Pilates — Enhance Performance, Prevent Injury, and Elevate Your Coaching

Learn from industry professionals with real-world experience, gaining practical insights and expert guidance that you can immediately apply in your business

Boost your earning potential by enhancing your skills and expertise in growing your business to be a leader in the Pilates industry

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Elevate Your Coaching Career and Expand Your Client Base with Our Pilates for Sports Course

The landscape of sports performance and athlete training is evolving, and with increasing demand for tailored, science-backed Pilates methods, it’s more important than ever for instructors to master how Pilates can optimise athletic performance, prevent injuries, and enhance recovery for athletes of all levels.

1. Course Overview
2. Why Our Course is Essential
3. What's Involved?
4. Why Future Fit?
5. Flexible & Affordable Learning

Course Overview

To become a successful Pilates instructor for athletes, you need more than just knowledge of movement science and exercise programming—you also need the ability to adapt Pilates exercises to support the unique needs of athletes, enhance performance, and prevent injuries. Whether you’re working with professional sports teams or individual athletes, your ability to tailor Pilates routines for optimal results will set you apart. This course will equip you with the practical skills, scientific understanding, and sports-specific knowledge needed to integrate Pilates into athletic training, helping you build stronger, more flexible athletes while expanding your client base and excelling in the competitive fitness industry.

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Why Our Course is Essential

Unlock the Power of Pilates for Athletic Performance

This course allows you to tap into the growing recognition that Pilates can significantly enhance sports performance. By learning how to adapt Pilates exercises to the specific needs of athletes, you’ll offer targeted solutions for improving strength, flexibility, and mobility—key elements in boosting performance and reducing the risk of injury. With this course, you’ll be able to stand out as an instructor who can help athletes achieve their peak potential.

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Expand Your Client Base and Market Reach

Pilates for athletes is a highly specialised service, and with this course, you’ll gain the skills to open up a new market—athletes and sports enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking to work with professional athletes or recreational sports participants, you’ll be equipped to tailor Pilates programming to different sports disciplines and individual needs. This course enables you to expand your client base and offer something unique to athletes of all levels.

Science-Backed, Sport-Specific Techniques

Our course is grounded in scientific principles and sports-specific applications, ensuring that you are learning effective, evidence-based techniques for enhancing athletic performance. From injury prevention to post-performance recovery, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to integrate Pilates into athletic training programmes. You’ll walk away with a library of exercises and real-world strategies that you can immediately apply with athletes across various sports.

Flexible & Affordable Learning

We believe that high-quality training should be accessible and affordable. That’s why we offer flexible payment options to help you achieve your goals

Pay in FullPurchase your CPD course outright through our website for a quick and easy enrollment.

Flexible Payment PlansPay a deposit upfront and settle the remaining balance over time.

0% Finance Available Our 0% finance makes certain your education is is an affordable option.

What's Involved?

This industry-leading course is designed to meet the highest standards in Pilates education for athletes, offering a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to enhancing sports performance through Pilates. Developed by experts in the field, it combines advanced principles of movement science, injury prevention, and sport-specific exercise programming. This ensures you gain cutting-edge, practical knowledge to optimise athletic performance, prevent injuries, and support long-term recovery, helping you excel as a Pilates instructor for sports.

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

Prior to the commencement of this course participants are required to hold a ‘Level 3 Diploma in Mat Based Pilates’.
Format, Time Frame and Assessment
- This is an e-learning course with a 100% online learning which means you can study anywhere, anytime.
- This course takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
- There is no formal assessment. However, you must complete a question and answer section at the end of each part of the course. There is also a 10 question multiple-choice assessment at the end of the course which covers different aspects of all the lessons.
Part 1

The first part of this course will explore the benefits of Pilates in enhancing sporting performance and injury prevention. It will also look at the effects of posture and how Pilates can play an important role in realigning and rebalancing the body.
Part 2

The second part of this course will explore sports-specific disciplines and potential injuries that pose threat to the sports enthusiast. You will also learn what Pilates exercises are most suited to individual sports to support Pilates programming.
Part 3

The third part of this course contains a library of exercises to assist you in your programming.

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Why we are the Perfect Fit

We stand out above the rest

Our Pilates for Sports course is a standout programme, specifically designed to equip Pilates instructors with the latest, evidence-based strategies for optimising athletic performance, preventing injuries, and enhancing recovery. We are committed to delivering high-quality, practical education that aligns with the latest research and industry needs—helping you stand out in the competitive field of sports and fitness training.

There are many reasons why this course is the top choice for Pilates instructors looking to expand their expertise and work with athletes, but here are just a few of the key features that make it exceptional:

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Industry-Leading ExpertiseWith over 30 years of experience, Future Fit Training delivers high-quality, evidence-based training designed to meet the evolving needs of the health, fitness, and wellness industry.

Flexible Learning Solutions Utilising our flexible online training options, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your schedule.

Trusted by Leading BrandsFuture Fit Training partners with top health, fitness, and corporate organisations, demonstrating a proven track record in delivering high-impact training programs.

Recognised & Accredited QualificationsEquip yourself with industry-recognised certifications that enhance your professional credibility and contribute to the success of your career.

Hear From Our Amazing Ambassadors!

Lucy Spraggan

Lucy Spraggan "I chose to train with future fit because I wanted to learn as much as I possibly could about the fitness industry. Future fit is like a family full of people from all walks of life and learning with them helps you take something from everyone."

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Don Armand "I chose to study with future fit because they were more than just a tick-box company selling something. We talked back and forth and got to know each others values, I know that what they align with fits into my direction and vice versa."

Megan Rowland

Megan Rowland "There is a lot of confusing and misleading information available online, and it is my mission to help women understand they do not need to live a life of restriction in order to achieve their fitness goals."

Victoria Williamson

Victoria Williamson "I wanted to be confident the course provider I chose was going to give me the best knowledge base for my coaching career. Future Fit are the UK’s number 1 fitness training course provider, and their course makes it easy for me to fit into my lifestyle as an Athlete."

How will this course help me start a fitness business?
This course addresses one of the key skills for fitness and wellbeing professionals, particularly those who are looking to establish their own business. The course looks at various different business elements to equip you with the skills and knowledge to get started on your own.
- Planning your fitness business
- Marketing & building a brand
- Selling your service
- Managing your business and clients
How do I know you’re the best training provider for my course?
- We have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry
- We were winners of the ukactive's Training Provider of the Year in 2016 & 2017
- We are ISO 9001:2015 registered by the British Standards Institute
- We offer you affordable and flexible payment options
- Our flexible training format allows you to train at your own pace and in your own time
- You will receive unlimited support throughout your training
- Our team of experienced and highly qualified tutors make your training rewarding and fun
What is CIMSPA?
CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) is the professional organisation that provides development, leadership, support and empowerment for professionals working in sport and physical activity. Their goal is to create a standardised industry that everyone, from apprentices to CEOs, are confident in and proud to be part of. Some quick key facts are:
- Backed by Sport England and DCMS (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) to lead developments in the sports and physical activity sector's workforce.
- Set a rigorous system for standardising all sport and exercise professionals, assessments and awarding and validating qualifications.
- Has membership options for everyone working in, or interested in working in, the sport and physical activity world.
- CIMSPA already provides a route to chartered status for those working in leisure operations, and is developing similar routes for the whole of the sector.
For more information go to www.cimspa.co.uk.
Is there a deadline to complete my training?
Once you have enrolled on one of our courses, you will find that each individual training module within your programme has a recommended time frame for completion. These time frames have been developed to encourage you to succeed and ensure you become qualified. The overall deadline to complete your course will be dependent on the courses you have purchased. Please refer to your enrolment form and the terms and conditions to see the relevant deadlines.
How long will the course take? How many hours should I study for per week?
The course length will be dependent on the time you are able to dedicate to your study. The more time available, the quicker you are likely to complete your course. Our courses have been designed to study both part-time and full-time for all of our students, therefore the best way to work out how much time you need to study is to work out how many hours a week you can dedicate. If you still need more support please contact our Learners Support on 01329 823400.
How will I be able to advertise my business to potential clients?
Our Nutrition and Weight Management Course contains a lesson dedicated to marketing your services as a nutrition adviser with lots of useful advice on promoting your business.