Become a Pilates Teacher
Level 4 Advanced Certificate in Instructing Mat Pilates
This level 4 Advanced Certificate in Instructing Mat Pilates (Awarded by Active IQ) training course will take your pilates teaching to a new level. By it’s very nature pilates taught at an advanced level, using the classical mat principles, involves detailed analysis of the anatomical, biomechanical and physiological outcomes of each exercise and an in-depth analysis of a clients movement patterns. In order to teach pilates as a form of movement progression, correcting dysfunctional and compensatory movement patterns your knowledge of biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology and your ability to visually and verbally analyse movement has to be at the highest level.
This comprehensive Pilates certificate will take your Pilates coaching to an incredible level. You can take this course fully live streamed in the comfort of your own home or attend the training in our Maidenhead venue. Through the live streaming you will be fully taught by the tutor and interact with the class members exactly the same as face to face.
To take this advanced certificate in instructing mat pilates, you must be an experienced Pilates teacher with a full national qualification in Mat Pilates at level 3, together with a minimum of 12 months teaching experience. You must have an advanced ability to analyse and communicate exercises using the pilates method. The nature of the delivery of this certificate will challenge your current level of knowledge and progress your skills and understanding from level 3, through level 4 anatomy & physiology and beyond. You will develop a deep visual ability to understand and breakdown movement, micro control and correct movement patterns and the ability to analyse and communicate movement in detail across the pilates method and exercises.
To complete the advanced certificate in instructing mat pilates you will study advanced modules of biomechanics, anatomy & physiology, advanced analysis of mat Pilates at level 4 and the choice of an optional module of either pre and post natal or level 4 Pilates exercise therapy. There is no other course in the country that contains the Exercise Therapy unit. This is a unique unit to Drummond delivered by their clinical exercise therapists and will open new business areas for you and give you the knowledge and skills to really help your clients and class members. If you are a Drummond graduate and already hold or have attended one of the options modules in the previous 24 months this module learning can be accredited into this certificate as prior learning. The core modules are 1) level 4 advanced anatomy, physiology and kinesiology, 2) advanced movement analysis, kinetic chain function, dysfunction and compensatory movements. 3) Advanced level 4 Pilates analysis, teaching, progression and adaptation, 4) standing pilates and small equipment and the optional module of your choice.
Be one of the most advanced comprehensive Pilates coaches in the country to be recognised as an Advanced Level 4 Pilates Instructor and book your place today.
This Pilates Diploma Instructor Training course is internationally accepted and recognised by CIMSPA.
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This accredited qualification is recognised by CIMSPA and will be awarded 10 CIMSPA Points
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
- Client assessment & movement screening
- Corrective Exercise
- Client analysis and health behaviours
- Designing inspirational, outcome driven training programmes for one to one clients and small group
- Advanced programme management and facilitation
- Business research, planning & services blue printing
- Digital marketing, social media & selling fitness
- Postural analysis and corrective exercise
- Client motivation and behaviour support techniques
- Understanding of cognitive behaviour therapy and self efficacy
- Using technology in your fitness business and with clients
HOW LONG DOES THE COURSE LAST ?
- Pre-reading & self study with attendance on 6 module days.
- Client analysis & health behaviours – online programme
- Advanced level 4 anatomy & physiology – 2 x half day
- Advanced level 4 biomechanics – 2 x half day
- Business planning & marketing online programme
- Level 4 Postural Analysis & corrective exercise – 2 days (you can also be certificated with additional AIQ Level 4 Postural Analysis £295)
- Practical assessment – 1 day
WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?
- Level 3 personal trainers who want to stand out in their business
- Those looking to work as an advanced personal trainer
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED?
- Level 3 personal trainer or equivalent
HOW IS IT ASSESSED?
- Client case study management
- Continuous assessment through two viva question and answer sessions
- Presentation of client case study journey
ARE THERE ANY BOOKS OR SPECIAL EQUIPMENT THAT NEED TO BE PURCHASED?
- No, all course materials will be provided as self download manuals & papers
WHAT CAN THE QUALIFICATION LEAD TO?
- Work as a skilled and qualified personal trainer, self-employed or in a gym
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Whether you would like to take this course, or just want to talk to someone and ask questions to gain some career advice, we are always happy to hear from you. You can email us on [email protected] or telephone us on 0203 326 3009 and we would be delighted to give you the most current industry advice. the Drummond Team is available for help on any topic, any Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m to 3.00 p.m.
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All course materials are provided as self downloads through an online portal. All materials may be downloaded and saved to your own computer to keep for life. You may request that we print the manuals for you for an additional £150 fee. This doesn’t represent the cost of the printing.
