Are you interested in becoming an instructor? We offer comprehensive Matwork Pilates Instructor training for those looking for a career change, a method to earn a little extra income or to simply learn more about the discipline. Courses are run over an initial weekend with follow-up training and practical assessments as well.
See below for a course outline
Course Outline
The general Matwork training schedule runs as follows:
5 Class Observations to take place prior to training
Simply watching the class, starting to see the class through the eyes of an instructor rather than a member. No need to take notes or ask any questions.
Just start to observe :
- How does the instructor interact with the members during the class?
- How do they provide modifications / help to members?
- What is the energy like in the room?
Day 1 – Friday
- Anatomy education
- Pelvic Floor – where / what / how to activate / feel activation on others
- Core & lower abdominals – where / what / how to activate / feel activation on others
- Glute – where / what / how to activate / feel activation on others
- General muscle activation / spine placement
- Run through a fundamentals class
Days 2 and 3 – Saturday and Sunday
- Work through the manual / exercises with a hands-on approach as a Listen // watch // do // teach approach
Day 3 – Saturday Following week
- Expectations as an instructor
- Class planning
- Teaching Practice
- Mindset / ego
10 Class observations
- Pick 1 member – what did you notice about their form / movement etc
- Feedback on your instructor – what did you notice about their energy / vibe / interaction with members before / during / after class
- 1 exercise set – did it flow? How would you improve it?
10 Class practicals
- Participate in class with the mindset of an instructor
- Feedback on your instructor – what did you notice about their energy / vibe / interaction with members before / during / after class
- 1 exercise set – did it flow? How would you improve it?
Final session with Nicole – 1 to 2 months after training
- Teach sections of classes in a 1on1 or with other instructors in a class
- Receive certification