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Pilates Matwork Instructor Course

Study Method Blended, Online
Institution Australian Fitness Academy
Start Date Enrol any time
Australian Fitness Academy

Course overview

Standout in the fitness and wellness industry with an accredited Mat Pilates Qualification!

This course is a great opportunity to add a new skill set to your existing career or bundle with fitness certifications to establish yourself as a diverse, multi-dimensional fitness professional.

Whether you’re looking to step into an existing Pilates studio or start your very own business, this qualification will provide you with the essential tools to design and instruct Mat Pilates sessions and be able to deliver a brand-new service to your clients and create a new source of income.

Job outcomes

  • Mat pilates instructor

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Study method

  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia

Duration study load

This course is self-paced and students will have up to 12 months of course access. After enrolling on the course, students will receive their login details within 2-3 business days (unless requested otherwise).

The recommended course completion time frame is between 3 – 6 months, however as all content and assessments are on-demand, it can be completed quicker.

Delivery

This hybrid course includes a series of online interactive videos and PowerPoint presentations with a quiz-style assessment accessed via our Online Learning Portal.

In addition, there is also Practical Placement, documented via a logbook, which provides a great opportunity to put your knowledge and skills into practice, helping you gain valuable hands-on experience.

You can complete your placement at a Pilates Studio or Gym offering Pilates classes near you. Should you have difficulties securing placement, AFA can utilise our Industry Partnerships to assist you in finding a suitable facility and mentor.

Entry requirements

There are no pre-requisites for this course. However, it is recommended that participants have completed a Fitness Certification, as well as approximately 25 hours of personal Pilates experience/participation, prior to undertaking the Pilates Matwork Instructor Course.

If you haven’t completed prior qualifications or have prior experience, that’s OK. You may find the course a little difficult due to technical terminology and concept, but you’re welcome to enrol. The benefit of studying with AFA is you can bundle the Pilates Matwork Instructor Course and a Fitness/PT Certificate at a discounted rate!

 

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Work placement

Practical Placement hours can begin as soon as you enrol into the course and are a prerequisite to receiving your Pilates Matwork Instructor certificate from us. The 70 hours is made up of the following:

  • 10 Observational Hours
  • 30 Self Mastery Hours
  • 30 Teaching Hours

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised by the following industry registration bodies:

  • AUSactive* = 20 CECs
  • FITREC = Level A

*To register as a Fitness Pilates Instructor with AUSactive, students must also be qualified Personal Trainers (hold a Cert IV) or Group Exercise Instructors (hold a Cert III with the 2 new group exercise units – or equivalent) and hold a current first aid and CPR.

Assessment

There are 3 assessments that test your knowledge, skills and understanding of key concepts within the Pilates Matwork Instructor Course, including:

  1. Course Examination (multiple choice quiz)
  2. Video Practical Assessment
  3. Professional Practice Logbook (70 hours – consisting of observational,  practice teaching/instructing and self-mastery tasks)

Subjects

  • Introduction to Pilates
  • Anatomy & Physiology for Pilates Instruction
  • The 34 Classical Pilates Exercises
  • Contemporary Pilates Exercises
  • Class Planning & Sequencing
  • Instructing Pilates Exercises
  • Screening Pilates Participants
  • Scope of Practise of a Pilates Matwork Instructor

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Payment options

If you are an AFA Graduate/Student, you can request a discount code to access reduced pricing. The course can also be bundled with the Certificate III and/or Certificate IV in Fitness for additional discounts.

You can pay for the entire course Upfront or via Direct Debit. Our interest-free payment plans allow you to study from as little as $50 a week or $100 a fortnight and we only require a $100 deposit to secure your spot!

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About Australian Fitness Academy

Australian Fitness Academy has been delivering fitness qualifications for over 30 years. Over this time we have discovered how students prefer to study and how to effectively integrate study into people’s lifestyles (through offering online and face-to-face courses), whilst not compromising on the standards of our courses. Our qualifications are nationally recognised, you can study from anywhere in Australia, and extensive student support services are in place to support you through your course and into a rewarding career in the fitness industry.

The Academy works with a large range of organisations to help people through their fitness studies from Employment Service Providers to Secondary Schools, Sporting Clubs and Fitness Centres. Over the years the Academy has built up a strong network of fitness industry relationships which help connect students to the industry through work placement and employment.

Australian Fitness Academy Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21062)

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