Level 1 Pilates Matwork Teacher Training ONLINE
$333.00
Pilates is an accessible way to improve flexibility, build strength, and develop control and endurance in the whole body. It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, and developing a strong Powerhouse, and improving coordination, balance and posture. Pilates’ system allows for repetitive strength exercises to be modified in range of difficulty from beginning to advanced to suit any level of student.
The Zama Institute Level 1 Pilates Matwork Teacher Training online course is geared towards those wishing to start a career in Pilates instruction or for those currently in the fitness industry wishing to add Pilates onto their teaching repertoire. Upon completion, Pilates Level 1 students will be able to confidently plan and teach full mat work Pilates classes to groups and individuals.
Course materials include online course content, exercise manual, videos and online assessment delivered via our online learning platform.
What you will learn
- Study of the history and development of the Pilates Method
- Study of the philosophy of the Pilates Method
- Study of the concepts of the Pilates Method
- Study of the principles of the Pilates Method
- Study of postural assessment, identification of faulty postures and postural correction
- In depth analysis of all repertoire on mat
- Teaching methodology
- Pre-exercise clearance of clients and the initial consultation process
- Programming
- Understanding of scope of practice
- A repertoire manual
Modules
Module 1: History of Pilates
Module 2: Pilates Anatomy and Breathing- your required textbook, Pilates Anatomy, covers the anatomical content for this course. Knowledge of this content is drawn upon in your study of the postures manual.
Module 3: Understanding the Scope of Practice
Module 4: The 6 Principles of Pilates
Module 5: Good Pain versus Bad Pain
Module 6: Teaching Methodology
Module 7: Sequencing
Module 8: Adjustment & Alignment Techniques
Module 9: The 34 Classical Matwork Exercises
Course requirements
The course requires online study, reading, videos, a multiple choice quiz, self-practice and teaching practice (to be photographed and written in a journal).
What’s included
- Pilates Teacher Training Course Manual (36 pages)
- Pilates Level 1 Matwork Exercise Manual (61 pages)
- 59 Exercises + Variations
- 7 Video Demonstrations covering all 59 exercises + variations
- 2 Written Class Sequences
Course Registration
This course is accredited with Physical Activity Australia and attracts 3 PDP points (KAP1994).
You can also gain CE points with Yoga Alliance, CPD with Yoga Australia and other similar associations. The combined yoga and Pilates courses are registered with Yoga Australia and graduates are eligible for varying levels of membership. It is not a requirement as a Pilates Instructor to complete training that is registered with a Pilates association or to join a Pilates association to be able to teach Pilates. Pilates associations set standards, not requirements, for training programs. They do not provide government certification or accreditation.
Graduates of the Zama Institute program are eligible to obtain insurance with Insurance House to teach Pilates. Other insurers will also insure graduates.
Book List
- Pilates Anatomy by Karen Clippinger and Rael Isacowitz
- Pilates Evolution: The 21st Century by Joseph Pilates, Judd Robbins, and Lin Van Heuit-Robbins
Prop List
- Mat
Course Access
Start any time with 12 months to complete the course from enrolment.
