The Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction is an introduction to the Pilates method, the concepts and principles and the traditional matwork. The Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction is designed to teach you how to instruct basic through to intermediate reformer exercises whilst applying the concepts and principles of the Pilates Method . At the same time, you will learn to create fun and challenging sequences suitable to both the male and female body.
The Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and the Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction Pathway bundle is a cluster of 9 units of competency drawn from the Diploma of professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT) for a professional outcome
Upon successful completion you will receive 9 statements of attainment pertaining to Matwork and Reformer instruction, articulating directly into the Diploma of professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT).
Both the Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and the Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction pathways are evidence based curriculums that are government accredited and industry endorsed by Auscative, ESSA and Pilates Alliance Australasia.
100%- Online
This student will be 100% online, self directed, self paced for the x 9 units of competency.
This student has chosen this method of delivery as someone who is autonomous, and likes to work independently, setting appropriate time aside to follow the NPT study guide recommendations. This self directed student has the option of choosing to attend the supported partial/whole “in person” scheduled sessions, for an additional cost.
This student will gain the required knowledge in our NPT eLearn, the required practicable skills on site in a suitable professional work place, where access to the full suite of Pilates equipment will be required.
The NPT ELearn is comprehensive, highly interactive including repertoire videos, repertoire workbooks, downloadable tools and resources, journals.
This student will be supported finding an appropriate work placement site.
In-Person
This student will be self directed for the required knowledge acquisition in the NPT eLearn for the x 9 units of competency and supported for the required practicable skills with the “in person” scheduled sessions in the form of repertoire practice sessions, tutorials and teaching clinics (loggable work placement hours) working alongside peers, coached and mentored by our knowledgeable and highly experienced NPT faculty. This student, choosing this method of delivery, enjoys social contact, interacting with peers, receiving feedback, wants the support and coaching from our NPT faculty in reaching their desired outcome in a reasonable timeframe.
The Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and the Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction Pathway bundle is a cluster of 9 units of competency drawn from the Diploma of professional Pilates Instruction (NAT10838) for a professional outcome
Upon successful completion you will receive 9 statements of attainment pertaining to Matwork and Reformer instruction, articulating directly into the Diploma of professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT).
Both the Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and the Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction pathways are evidence based curriculums that are government accredited and industry endorsed by Pilates Alliance Australasia and AUSactive.
What will you learn?
The Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction + Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction bundle provides an accredited outcome of nine units of competency drawn from the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT). As a student you will learn how to:
Basic anatomy and physiology principles and practical application to movement, through NPT’s pre-requisite gateway course introduction to Anatomy (or completion of HLTAAP001 Recognise Healthy Body Systems qualification or an equivalent)
Develop, conduct and evaluate Pilates Matwork programs
Instruct the Pilates Method Matwork and small apparatus repertoire from introductory to intermediate level
Incorporate the use of Small Apparatus into the delivery of Matwork exercise for clients who are apparently healthy
Lead and instruct clients of low risk / apparently healthy nature including general conditioning
Contribute to Workplace Health and Safety requirements in the Pilates workplace.
Instruct basic to intermediate level reformer exercises by exploring:
progressions and regressions
Transitions that will create flow for an effective and continuous workout
How to create fun and challenging class plans
How to vary the load and resistance to make exercises more or less challenging
Hundreds of our students have successfully turned their interest in Pilates into a thriving career.
Rene Morelli
Professional Pilates matwork Instruction
Course Delivery
The Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction is delivered either online-only or face-to-face.
In person
Students undertaking the face-to-face delivery of this course will get access to all learning materials for the 9 units of competency that comprise the Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction.
Students are required to undertake:
3x repertoire practice
2 x tutorials (matwork) and 2 x tutorials ( reformer)
6 x teaching clinics
Students completing face-to-face studies must also undertake 150 hours of either simulated or real work experience, comprising:
Observation x 30 ( matwork) and x 10 ( reformer)
Teaching x 70 ( matwork) and x 40 ( reformer)
100% online – Self directed
Students undertaking the online delivery of this course will get access to all learning materials for the 9 units of competency that comprise the Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction.
Students are required to undertake:
410 hours of directed distance learning
270 hours of Self-Directed Learning (SDL)
Students can choose to attend Pilates fundamentals, tutorials, teaching clinics (work placement hours) or assessment days at an additional cost.
Students completing online only studies must also undertake 150 hours of either simulated or real work experience, comprising:
Observation x 30 ( matwork) and x 10 ( reformer)
Teaching x 70 ( matwork) and x 40 ( reformer)
Work placement
The work placement component is an essential phase of your training. Being able to put all of your knowledge into practice before you leave the course ensure that you are confident and ready to take on work as an instructor in a professional studio environment.
The work placement hours for this course are part of the delivery schedule and completed through “on-the-job” assisting hours and real time hours at one of our affiliate studios.
Note that you are still under the supervision of a qualified and experienced practitioner during your work placement.
150 hours of work experience is compulsory for successful completion
Australia’s most experienced faculty
Our faculty educators all share a passion for the Pilates Method and its incredible benefits and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Graduates of the Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction + Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction will be provided with Statement of Attainments. These acknowledge completion of nine accredited units of competency, which can be counted towards the full Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT).
All graduates will be automatically eligible for insurance and peak body body membership with Ausactive as professional group matwork and group reformer pilates instructors.
PDP’s
Government Accredited – NRT
Industry endorsed: Ausactive – 30 CEC’s and membership status, ESSA – 15 Pdp’s ( reformer only),Pilates Alliance Australasia – membership status
