Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction (91491NSW)
The Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction is a dynamic and comprehensive course that will produce a skilled Pilates instructor in many and varied specialties of Pilates. It will allow you to be prepared to work with low risk clients in a one-on-one or group setting with the added advantage of creative knowledge about how to best adapt your instruction to meet your clients individual needs. This national qualification reflects a level of education that is the highest calibre studio and matwork training available. On graduating this course you will be proficient in basic human movement and anatomy terminology and principles and be able to apply this to the Pilates methodology.
The Pilates course focuses on both foundation theory of the Pilates method as well as strong practical elements and appropriate assessments in both these broad areas are undertaken. In a practical sense you will learn a large range of Matwork Pilates repertoire from basic exercises through to intermediate and then more advanced.
The Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction teaches not only specific verbal and tactile cueing skills but also how to begin to flow the cues into a smoothly delivered group class dynamic and on a variety of Pilates apparatus. Learn how to be competent in client postural assessments and how to decide on the best course of Pilates training with your clients.
If you have already graduated successfully from the Certificate IV in Pilates Matwork Instruction, you may be eligable for a direct credit transfer of the six matwork units that make up the Certificate IV in Pilates Matwork Instruction.
Nominal duration of course and course delivery mode
The nominal duration of the course is 620 hours. These hours are made up of contact training delivery, self mastery, apprentice teaching, observation and self directed learning in a combination of contact and distance learning.
Students have a period of nine months starting from the last contact session onwards to complete all logged hours and assessments necessary to complete the requirements of the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction.
Qualification Level
The Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction is aimed at providing a Pilates studio instructor of the highest calibre. One who is sufficiently versed in basic science of human movement as well as adaptations to given situations and has the creativity to blend the two according to the needs of each individual. One who will competently be able to work with apparently healthy clients in one-on-one as well as group settings.
Role/Function: Pilates Studio Instructor
AQF level: Level 5 (Diploma)
Pilates Alliance Australasia (Industry Peak Body): Level 1 Member
Pre-requisites
Minimum pre-requisites for entry into this course are:
• Attainment of TEE or equivalent
• Demonstrate a minimum of 30 hours in personal Pilates practical sessions
• Successful completion of anatomy unit HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context (or equivalent)
HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context (Anatomy and Physiology)
This pre-requisite unit can be undertaken through ATP. This unit will give you the foundation anatomy and physiology education you require to successfully complete both the Certificate IV in Pilates Matwork Instruction and the Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction. This unit of competency describes the basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to recognise body systems and their components and to identify and refer alterations associated with the functioning of the human body in the context of health care work.
The course is delivered over three evenings (8 hours in total) and it is compulsary for students to attend every session. This unit may be completed either before or concurrently with the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction.
Click here to find out the next scheduled course dates as well as the course fees and payment plan options.
This course contains no limitations on access or equity however registration may be refused is the participant is deemed not able to carry out the physical requirements of the Pilates training practice.
Course Content and Structure
See table below for the project cluster areas for the endorsed and Pilates customised units of competency within the Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction.
This course only contains core units and it is recommended that they be completed in the following order.
Graduate with Diploma in Pilates Matwork Instruction
Course Assessments
Successful graduation from the Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction requires attendance to all course hours as well as passing of assessments in a combination of written theory and practical components. An 80% pass mark in all assessments is required for graduation and the certificate is granted upon presentation of the completed log-book.
Dates and fees
Please see our 2010 training schedule and fees page for more information
PFIWA in partnership with ATP offer three convenient payment plan options for the Diploma course. The course is also Centrelink recognised so you may be eligible for partial Centrelink funding. Click the link above to find out more details.
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
ATP has an RPL policy which recognises skills, training and work experience that has been gained externally. Please contact the Pilates Fitness Institute of WA for an RPL application form to apply for an individual pathway of training. Direct credit transfer may also be available if you have already graduated from a training course offered by the Pilates Fitness Institute of WA.
This process may only be arranged six weeks prior to the course commencement.
Required textbooks
All required textbooks and course resources are supplied free of charge as part of the training course.
You will receive the following textbooks:
• The Anatomy of Movement by Calais-Germain
• Return to Life Through Contrology by J H. Pilates & Miller
• Anatomy of Movement- Exercises by Calais-Germain/Lamotte
