YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates(Practitioner)
A face-to-face, supportive teacher training programme designed to give you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to become a successful Pilates instructor.
What You'll Learn
By the end of your training, you'll have the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to begin your career as a qualified Pilates instructor.
Throughout the course you will learn how to:
✔ Teach safe and effective Pilates classes with confidence.
✔ Understand anatomy, physiology and movement principles relevant to Pilates.
✔ Teach the classical Pilates repertoire using appropriate progressions, regressions and adaptations.
✔ Plan and deliver engaging one-to-one and group Pilates sessions.
✔ Develop effective verbal cueing, observation and communication skills.
✔ Adapt exercises to meet the needs of different clients and abilities.
✔ Assess posture, movement and technique to help clients exercise safely.
✔ Prepare for assessment and confidently begin your Pilates teaching career.
More Than Just a Qualification
At SJD Pilates Teacher Training Academy, we don't simply prepare you to pass an assessment. We help you become a confident, knowledgeable instructor who understands how to communicate movement clearly, observe clients effectively and deliver safe, enjoyable Pilates classes.
Training is delivered in a supportive, face-to-face environment where you'll receive practical experience, personalised feedback and ongoing encouragement throughout your learning journey.
My aim is for you to leave not only with a recognised YMCA qualification, but with the confidence and practical skills to teach from day one.
Prerequisites.
There are no formal entry requirements. You should be comfortable reading and writing English and have basic IT skills to complete parts of the course.
Course Duration.
Approximately 370 learning hours, combining:
• Online theory
• Practical training weekends
• Self-study
• Teaching practice
Assessment.
You'll complete practical teaching assessments, coursework and a portfolio throughout your training. You'll be supported every step of the way to help you succeed.
