PFS PILATES^® MAT-01 – Pilates Foundations and Movement Principles

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Future Pilates instructors starting their teaching pathway
• Gym instructors, personal trainers and group fitness instructors who want to add Pilates
• Physical activity professionals who want to understand Pilates from the ground up

Entry requirements

No previous Pilates qualification is required – this is the recommended first module. A keen interest in Pilates and some experience of Pilates classes are an advantage.

Anatomy and physiology

For the full PFS PILATES® INSTRUCTOR certification you must confirm your knowledge of anatomy and physiology. You can complete our online course PFS Functional Anatomy & Physiology® at your own pace.

Course etiquette

Pilates is usually practised barefoot. Black grip socks, barefoot-style shoes, ballet practice shoes or Pilates shoes are all acceptable. Please wear comfortable clothing that lets the tutor see your alignment.

Please inform us during registration if you have any learning difficulties, injuries or disabilities so we can accommodate you appropriately.

PFS PILATES® MAT-01 – Pilates Foundations and Movement Principles is a one-day, 100% practical module.

• Up to 5 participants: 7 hours (including a break)
• 6 to 10 participants: 8 hours (including a break)

Exact start and finish times depend on the venue and are shown with each course date. The theory part is completed on our e-learning platform before the course day.

Module programme

1. Welcome and introduction – module aims, equipment and access to the e-learning platform.
2. Practical theory review – the Pilates principles, breathing mechanics, core anatomy and safe alignment.
3. Practice 1: Pilates breathing, centring and deep core activation
4. Practice 2: neutral spine, imprint and stability of the pelvis and shoulders
5. Break
6. Practice 3: foundation exercises, set-up and safe progressions
7. Teaching practice – you coach other participants and receive feedback from the tutor.
8. Summary, Q&A and next steps – how this module fits into your Pilates pathway.

Module assessment

• Continuous practical assessment during the day: correct technique, safe set-up and clear cueing.
• A short teaching task: you lead part of a session for other participants and receive feedback.
• Full attendance and active participation in all practical sessions are required.

PFS PILATES® MAT-01 – Module Certificate

After the module you receive a module certificate confirming the module, its hours and how it was assessed. You download it from our e-learning platform after the course.

Towards the full certification: this module counts as one of the 10 modules required for the PFS PILATES® INSTRUCTOR Advanced Professional Certification (EQF level 4), together with the practice logbook and the REPs Polska exams.

A module certificate is not the full Pilates Instructor qualification. Pilates instructors do not diagnose or treat medical conditions; clients who need rehabilitation are referred to a qualified specialist.

The module is delivered in line with the REPs Polska Pilates standards. PFS Pilates Instructor qualifications meet international standards developed and published by the European Health & Fitness Association (EHFA).

Price

• Single module MAT-01: €295
• Full certification – any 10 modules: €2,360 – you pay for 8 modules and get 10 (save €590). See the full pathway.

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Payment rules

• To secure your place on a module, payment should be made upon registration.
• We operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Payment must be received in full before the module starts.
• Maximum 10 participants per module.

Payment methods

Once you register, you will be guided through the payment process.

• Bank transfer
• PayPal

Staff training for your club or studio? We can deliver this module on site for your team. Contact Michael Doocey, General Manager – office@profi-fitness.ie, +353 86 072 3820.

If you encounter any issues with payment and you have read our FAQ page, please reach out via the Contact section.