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.

Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS)

Referral Scheme

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