Course
Mat Pilates Course
Turn your passion for Pilates into a rewarding career with our YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner).
Whether you're looking to launch a new career in the fitness industry or you're already a fitness professional wanting to expand your services, this nationally recognised qualification gives you the skills, confidence and practical experience to teach safe, effective and engaging Mat Pilates classes.
With expert tutor support, small practical workshops and a blend of classroom and online learning, you'll graduate ready to teach both group classes and one-to-one Pilates sessions.
✓ Industry-recognised qualification
✓ Learn from experienced tutors
✓ Practical, hands-on training
✓ Advanced Learner Loan eligible course
✓ 0% interest payment plans available
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Next Course Dates
- Sheffield - Start Date: 14th Nov 2026
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Cost: £1,350.00
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Course Summary
Pilates continues to be one of the UK's most popular forms of exercise, helping clients improve posture, core strength, mobility, flexibility and overall wellbeing.
Our course goes beyond simply teaching exercises. You'll learn how to confidently plan, adapt and deliver professional Pilates sessions for clients with different abilities and goals.
By the end of the course you'll be able to teach safe and effective Mat Pilates classes, deliver enjoyable group exercise sessions, design progressive programmes for individual clients, adapt exercises for different abilities, coach with confidence using clear demonstrations and effective instruction and understand the anatomy and movement principles behind every exercise.
Everything you learn is designed to prepare you for real-world coaching from day one.
Become a qualified Pilates instructor and continue the work of Joseph Pilates in teaching the fundamental principles and movements of pilates to a range of clients.
How You're Taught
This course is delivered over 8 practical training days, combining classroom learning with hands-on coaching practice.
During the course you'll learn how to demonstrate and coach Pilates exercises safely, structure engaging group classes, create progressive Pilates programmes, assess movement and posture, build confidence delivering sessions and apply anatomy and physiology to your teaching.
Before your first training day you'll receive access to our online learning platform, where you can begin studying anatomy and physiology, watch exercise demonstrations and access additional learning resources to help you prepare.
- Duration: 8 training days
- Time: 10.30 Saturdays and 9am Sundays – 5:00pm
- Delivery: Face-to-face
Alongside your practical workshops you'll have some tasks to complete at home, including written worksheets, planning a group Pilates class, working with an individual client, session planning, anatomy and physiology revision and an online assessment workbook.
Our tutors are available throughout the course to provide support and guidance.
Assessment
Assessment is completed throughout the qualification, allowing you to demonstrate both your theoretical knowledge and practical teaching skills.
You'll complete:
- Online assessment workbook
- Multiple-choice anatomy and physiology exam
- Written worksheets
- Individual progressive Pilates programme
- Professional discussion (VIVA)
- Group session plan
- Practical assessment delivering a Pilates class
Progression
Once qualified, you'll be able to work as a professional Mat Pilates Instructor in a variety of settings, including gyms and health clubs, leisure centres, Pilates studios, community classes, corporate wellbeing programmes and private one-to-one coaching.
Many graduates also use this qualification to expand their existing fitness business, increase their income and offer additional services to their current clients.
This course is also the pre-requisite for our upcoming Reformer Pilates qualification.
Entry Requirement
To enrol you must:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Have some experience attending Pilates classes
- Feel comfortable participating in group practical sessions
- Be able to attend all course dates where possible
No previous fitness qualifications are required.
If you're new to anatomy and physiology, don't worry. We'll provide access to our online learning platform before the course starts so you can build your knowledge at your own pace.
Modules
Throughout the course, you'll develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to work as a professional Pilates instructor. You'll learn the following units:
- Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment
- Lifestyle and health awareness management
- Applied anatomy and physiology
- Principles of planning and delivering group exercise
- Principles and fundamentals of Pilates
- Plan and deliver a Pilates session
Fees & Funding
The fee for this course is £1350.00
- £100 deposit to secure your place
- Interest-free Envisage payment plans available
- Advanced Learner Loan available (19+ eligible learners)
- Employer-funded and invoice payment options accepted
- ELCAS Scheme is eligible for Military personnel