The Pilates Mat Instructor program is an excellent choice if you do not have access to apparatus but still want a good education in Pilates. The mat repertoire includes exercises suitable for almost everyone at any age, and the market for your services as a Pilates Mat Instructor is vast. Pilates Mat work can be taught to individuals, to small groups, in-person and online – all you need is a mat and floor space.
Min 30 Pilates Mat classes & Anatomy Exam (taken at Corpus Studios or another reputable studio)
The course is designed to learn to teach the exercises, not just about how to do the exercises.
The prerequisite classes are essential, to ensure:
In-person practical sessions and online theory sessions (or entirely online if location prevents in-person participation)
If followed online:
This course content is a mandatory starting point for all Corpus Instructor Training programs.
The course covers in detail the Pilates mat exercises appropriate to each level, and all the steps and protocols to safely instruct Pilates on the mat and become a successful coach.
This course incorporates two full syllabuses.
1. Foundational Pilates – the gateway to the Corpus Pilates world:
– Pilates history, principles, vocabulary and key concepts
– Skills for safe movement
– A composition of pre-Pilates exercises and traditional Pilates exercises
– Teaching skills
– A clear method for class design & programming
– Differences and similarities between teaching a collective group class and/or a private coaching
2. Beginner Pilates:
– Traditional Pilates mat repertoire at beginner level
– Breathing techniques
– Basic postural assessment techniques
– Exercise modifications for special needs
– Exercise variations to develop awareness or challenge (use of traditional accessories: Power Circle, hand weights, leg weights, and contemporary accessories: balls, rollers, elastics)
– A step-by-step method for client programming & coaching
Tuition & evaluation hours: 64 hours
The course is delivered over a period of 3 to 4 months
You will receive a Corpus Pilates Statement of Completion, approved by EuropActive Europe’s Professional Standards Committee. Associated with EuropeActive is European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREP’s) and you will be eligible for registration with EREP’s – optional, at additional cost Subject to:
1. Theory Exam:
2. Exam Workshop:
3. Completed Delegate Portfolio
4. Apprentice Hours: 122 hours
Note: All apprentice hours must be completed no later than 8 weeks after the Practical Exam
Course price: 1495€
(non-refundable deposit €300 to register, plus €1185 payable before starting the course )
Exam weekend price: 275€
Theory Exams
All written Theory exams are scheduled on a specific date.
‘Take Home’ Exams
Some courses require completion of an open-book, written exam – to be completed at home, over several weeks. This approach encourages research and self-study and the completed exam booklet serves as a useful reference guide for teachers.
Practical Exams
An in-depth practical exam must be taken for each course level. It is a valuable opportunity for clarification and discussion, for personal feedback and to learn from fellow students, as well as from the Master Trainer.
The practical exam assesses your ability to:
Depending on the course and level, the practical exam is spread over 2 days or 1 full day.
Exam Regulations
Requirements
If you need financing, please submit a written request. After your request is approved, we’ll ask you to complete the necessary bank forms.
It is the student’s responsibility to make the necessary arrangements to ensure timely payment. Payments should be set up to be processed automatically via bank transfer to arrive on the required date, or the student must arrange to pay at the studio on the exact due date or prior to it. Interest will be charged for late payments.
If you have any questions, we’re here to help.
*Exams are not included in the calculations below because they are always paid for separately on the day of the exam.
Mat
To reserve your place: Pay a deposit of €300 for the course + €150 for anatomy
The remaining payments are as follows:
Mat: 2445€ or 1870€ (Exempt d’anatomie)
