Pilates Teacher Training - THE PILATES STANDARD MAT
THE PILATES STANDARD MAT TRAINING PROGRAMME consists of 100 hours and includes 4 modules
1. INTRO MAT (14 hours)
Intro Mat is the foundation for all our training programmes. Every programme is based on this course. You learn 21 INTRO level exercises on the Mat and are introduced to THE PILATES STANDARD teaching principles (philosophy, teaching method, class structure).
2. IDEAL MAT (14 hours)
This training course will enhance your ability to teach people of different ages and fitness levels. You learn 14 IDEAL level exercises on the Mat and how to incorporate them into the INTRO Mat sequence.
3. BASIC ANATOMY AND ORTHOPAEDIC FUNDAMENTALS (14 hours)
Knowing how to work with clients with chronic injuries and/or specific illnesses is important in the daily work of a Pilates professional. This training course discusses symptoms and teaches the appropriate modifications to
the exercises:
cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal issues, intervertebral disc issues, scoliosis. You are also taught how to adapt a Mat class for participants with physical complaints. This knowledge is very important when Pilates is integrated with physiotherapy, manual therapy, osteopathy, etc. (Physiotherapists, sports therapists and physical education teachers are not required to take this module).
4. CHALLENGE MAT (14 hours)
This training course focuses on basic biomechanical principles, the complex Powerhouse Actions and 12 CHALLENGE LEVEL Mat exercises. You also learn advanced variations and study exercises from different angles and starting positions. CHALLENGE Mat focuses on teaching skills, particularly cueing and flow, which are also essential for Apparatus training.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
Know the classical Mat exercises
Gain an understanding of the classical Pilates principles
Use THE PILATES STANDARD teaching tools
Teach a 55-minute Mat class
Improve your communication skills while teaching
Access to the international student file
How to teach clients with specific needs
REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE THE TRAINING COURSE: 10 PILATES SESSIONS
AFTER WEEKEND 1: 10 PILATES SESSIONS
BETWEEN WEEKENDS 2 AND 3: 10 PILATES SESSIONS
BETWEEN WEEKENDS 3 AND 4: 10 PILATES SESSIONS
EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION
To become a certified THE PILATES STANDARD Mat instructor, you must complete all 4 modules and pass the final examination. You will then automatically be listed on our website as a Pilates Mat trainer and be eligible to teach.
If you do not pass your first examination, you can take a resit within 3 months.
The first resit is free if taken within 1 month.
The second resit costs 100 euros if taken within 2 months. The third resit costs 100 euros if taken within 3 months.
