The Matwork Diploma
Qualification Aim
To enable the student to gain a Level 3 Teaching in Mat Pilates instructor qualification.
Course Breakdown
Matwork 1
Matwork 2
Matwork 3
Technical Lectures
Qualification Overview
This qualification recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual to work in an
unsupervised capacity, as well as the ability to plan, instruct, and evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a
Mat Pilates session.
Candidates who take the Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of
the following areas:
- Exercise and fitness knowledge covering bones and joints, muscles, nervous and endocrine system, functional
kinesiology, energy systems and principles applications and benefit to progressive fitness training.
- Basic principles of Mat Pilates
- How to plan, teach and evaluate a Mat Pilates session
- How to progress a programme of Mat Pilates exercises
About the Exam Board
Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) is an awarding body specialising in and providing a wide range of exercise
and fitness Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs). The purpose of this qualification is to develop and
recognise the competence of a Pilates instructor. These Level 3 qualifications are based on national standards,
agreed by experts from all sectors of the industry.
Referral Scheme
Introduce a friend/colleague to the Pilates Institute and receive a
substantial discount off any future training you sign up to.
Find out more.