Pilates Teacher Training

The 200 Hour Classical Mat Course

We are very excited to be offering this extensive Mat course that will teach the original exercises of Joseph Pilates along with influences from other archival figures

We encourage creative learning and open minded discussions, as we share ideas with a collective understanding of the Classical work.

Inspired by many, not just one lineage.

Our Pilates Teacher Training programmes are designed to provide you with an extensive understanding of the practice, helping you to become a knowledgeable and confident teacher.

We value, inclusivity and support, ensuring that our community is diverse and welcoming to all.

Our studio is fully equipped with Legacy Apparatus.

DATES

2nd - 4th May Beginner - 3 Days

27th - 28th June Intermediate - 3 Days

19th - 21st Sept Advanced - 3 Days

28th - 30th Nov After Joe - Mat exercises - 3 Days

All dates must be attended, this is not a modular course.

Venue: Trent Park Pilates

Teacher: Stacey Smith

What you will learn:

You will learn the original 34 Classical exercises on The Mat

Our course is very hands on. 

From Day 1 you are encouraged to develop your own teaching voice. We dive straight into teaching the exercises, practising them in our own bodies and supporting our fellow Apprentices, as we observe them teach and practise. .

Workshop and course curriculum:

  • Overview of the Pilates Method

  • History and principles of Pilates

  • Key concepts: control, centring, concentration, precision, breath, and flow

Teaching:

  • Detailed study of the exercises on the Mat

  • Understanding the intentions of the exercises

  • Exercise transitions

  • Group teaching

  • Successful verbal cueing 

  • Hands-on teaching

  • Modifying exercises - Adjust Pilates exercises safely and effectively.  

  • Exercise variations

  • Progressing your clients 

  • Understanding different posture types and specialist populations  

  • Engage clients using effective communication techniques, adapt style to suit client needs and personalities.  

  • Provide motivational feedback and clear instruction. 

  • Responsibilities as a teacher  

Help and discussions on the subjects of: 

 

  • Taking care of yourself as a teacher 

  • Referring clients to health professionals when needed

  • PARQs and Health Questionairres

  • Understanding your limits and scope of practise  

  • Continual professional development

Theory via our online Apprentice hub:

  • The History of Pilates

  • Anatomy relevant to Pilates exercises- online learning

  • Common injuries and modifications for clients with specific conditions

  • 1 x Case Study

Expectations:

  • You are expected to practise daily or at least 2-3  times a week

  • Practice hours comprise of:

  • Practice teaching hours 

  • Personal workout hours

  • Observation hours - these must be taken at Trent Park Pilates or another recognised studio and watching Pilatesology and Pilates Anytime.

Assessment criteria available upon enquiry

  • Comprehensive assessment from a Level 3 assessor

  • Certificate of achievement from Trent Park Pilates

  • Become part of a supportive Apprentice community

  • Open studio policy to practise and observe at no additional charge

  • 10% discount on all classes

  • You will become a member of our Apprentice community, with the option of remaining part of the community as a TPP graduate, upon completion of the course.

Insurance 

Our apprentices obtain student insurance and then change it to teacher insurance once qualified. 

We recommend you obtain student insurance prior to starting the course, to support your training and practise teaching.

Our Teacher Training school is insured under the Balen’s Insurance Scheme to include the activities of a training school involved in delivering courses, CPD, certificates of competence and accreditations as agreed and approved by Balens Ltd.  Students can and have received student and teacher insurance through them

NPCP

Our school and training qualification is recognised by the NPCP, the National Pilates Certification Program. This was formerly known as the Pilates Method Alliance certification and is the largest verification body of Pilates Teachers in the world. 

Our graduates are invited to sit this separate exam which only certifies comprehensively and Mat trained Pilates Teachers by approved training centres - this is mostly recognise in the US but shows a level of study has been achieved to sit their test.