BECOME A PILATES MATWORK INSTRUCTOR WITH AUSTRALIAS LEADING FITNESS PROVIDER
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STUDY TO BECOME A MAT PILATES INSTRUCTOR
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Looking to stand out amongst Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers across Australia?
Designed specifically for fitness and health professionals who have completed a Fitness Certification, this course is a great opportunity to add a new skill set to your existing career.
Pilates has become a hugely popular exercise of choice for thousands of Australians and this is your chance to remain at the forefront of an ever-changing and rapidly growing health and wellness landscape.
Whether you’re looking to step into an existing Pilates studio or start your very own business, this qualification will provide you with the ability to deliver a brand-new service to your clients and generate an additional revenue stream.
ADD MAT PILATES TO YOUR GROWING FITNESS TOOLBOX
12 Months of Course Access
Interactive Videos Via Our Online Learning Portal
There Are No Pre-Requisites for This Course
Interest-Free Payment Plans
Practical Placement To Gain Real-Life Experience
Leverage AFA Industry Partnerships To Find Your Facility & Mentor
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outline the history & origin of Classical Pilates
Discuss the 6 fundamental Principles Of Pilates Exercises
Perform & teach important Pilates concepts including the C-Curve position and the two-way stretch
Differentiate between classical & contemporary Pilates exercise methods
Discuss the function of various muscles during Pilates exercises
Differentiate the roles of local, global and extremity muscles during Pilates exercises
Outline the role muscle slings play in the execution of Pilates exercises
Discuss the role of core activation and stability in the safe and effective execution of Pilates exercises
Analyse the structure and function of many of the core muscles relevant to Pilates exercises
Discuss the importance of breathing techniques during Pilates exercises and select an appropriate method for each participant and exercise
Introduction to Pilates:
Anatomy & Physiology for Pilates Instruction:
Class Planning & Sequencing:
Program Design
Understanding Your Client’s Needs & Goals
Preparation & Safety
Classical and Contemporary Pilates Principles for Exercise Prescription
Instructing Pilates Exercises:
Creating the Exercise Environment
Developing Your Teaching Methods
Instructional Theory
Client Communication, Motivation and Rapport-Building
Modifying Exercises and Signs of Over-Exertion
Screening Pilates Participants:
How to Screen Clients
How to Refer Clients to Additional Services
Mat Pilates is a great addition to your toolkit and will allow you to stand out from the crowd within the fitness industry. It is accessible to a wide clientele base and will help alleviate a lot of common client complaints (such as flexibility, mobility, etc).
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to instruct Mat Pilates in either a group or 1:1 setting, as well as assist clients in achieving their Pilates goals.
It is accredited with FITREC and pending accreditation with other fitness industry leading registration bodies, so the qualification will also demonstrate your credibility as a fitness and wellness professional.
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.
Mat Pilates is a great addition to your toolkit and will allow you to stand out from the crowd within the fitness industry. It is accessible to a wide clientele base and will help alleviate a lot of common client complaints (such as flexibility, mobility, etc).
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to instruct Mat Pilates in either a group or 1:1 setting, as well as assist clients in achieving their Pilates goals.
It is accredited with FITREC and AUSactive, two of the leading fitness industry registration bodies, so the qualification will also demonstrate your credibility as a fitness and wellness professional.
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.
Yes, there is 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.
Yes, should you have difficulties securing placement, AFA can utilise our Industry Partnerships to assist you in finding a suitable facility and mentor.
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!
This Pilates Matwork Instructor Course is normally priced at $1,750. However, you can enrol into the course during our Pre-Launch Sale for only $1,500. (Note, this promotional price is available during the month of July only)
If you are an AFA Graduate/Student, feel free to contact our Careers Advisors on on 1300 232 648 or info@afa.com.au to access an exclusive discount code.
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!
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.
Yes, there is 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.
Yes, should you have difficulties securing placement, AFA can utilise our Industry Partnerships to assist you in finding a suitable facility and mentor.
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WHY TAKE THE COURSE
Study your way
Hybrid Course
The course offers flexible learning with an online course structure and practical placement in a Pilates Studio/Gym near you.
Gain real life skills
Practical placement
Students are required to complete a practical placement component, providing hands-on experience and application of skills in a real-world setting.
No barriers to entry
No- pre- requisites
This course has no prior qualifications or experience requirements, making it accessible to all interested learners.
In the Pilates Instructor course, you'll learn the fundamentals of Pilates, including anatomy and physiology relevant to Pilates, 34 classical exercises, contemporary exercises, class planning, sequencing, instructing techniques, and how to screen participants.
The course is self-paced, with access for up to 12 months. While the recommended completion time is 3–6 months, it can be finished sooner depending on your pace.
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ABOUT AUSTRALIAN FITNESS ACADEMY
Since our establishment in 1993, AFA has become the leading fitness and wellness educator in Australia, assisting tens of thousands of graduates into a fitness career.
We've been the best in the business delivering Fitness Certificates for over 31 years and now we're offering current or prospective professionals the opportunity to up skill and progress their career in Mat Pilates.
Whether you're looking to step into an existing Pilates studio or start your very own business, this qualification will equip you with the skills to bridge the gap between a Fitness Qualification and Pilates Matwork.
With our Pilates Matwork Instructor Course you will learn 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.
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I have just completed my Certificate 4, Face to Face at the Australian Fitness Academy (AFA). I cannot recommend AFA enough!
Jason Midwinter
09/04/23
I have just completed my Certificate 4, Face to Face at the Australian Fitness Academy (AFA). I cannot recommend AFA enough!
Jason Midwinter
09/04/23
I have just completed my Certificate 4, Face to Face at the Australian Fitness Academy (AFA). I cannot recommend AFA enough!
Jason Midwinter
09/04/23
I have just completed my Certificate 4, Face to Face at the Australian Fitness Academy (AFA). I cannot recommend AFA enough!
Jason Midwinter
09/04/23
I have just completed my Certificate 4, Face to Face at the Australian Fitness Academy (AFA). I cannot recommend AFA enough!
Jason Midwinter
09/04/23
HEAR FROM SOME OF OUR GRADUATES
If you’re after some more info on what our fitness courses are really like, check out our Student Testimonials below to get an insight into their experiences with us.
Pretty good, i finished my course with them at the start of the year, and if you're passionate about fitness you'll definitly be able to connect with the teachers!
The face to face learning opportunity made me a better PT, the staff as a whole are incredible & the facility provided a great learning environment
Great trainers and staff. learnt so much during my cert III and cert IV.
I have just completed my Certificate 4, Face to Face at the Australian Fitness Academy (AFA). I cannot recommend AFA enough!
My experience studying at AFA through face to face was really amazing, memorable, and worthy of my time.
Without a doubt would recommend AFA to everyone. I just finished studying my Certificate III and IV face to face with them and I have to say best decision I’ve ever made.