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APPI Pilates Matwork Certification - Online

$2500.00 inc. GST

Complete your APPI Pilates Matwork Certification on-demand

The APPI Pilates Matwork Certification gives you the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to teach matwork Pilates safely and effectively. Whether you’re new to Pilates, looking to turn your passion into a career, or already working in the fitness industry, this course provides a comprehensive foundation to help you become a confident matwork Pilates instructor.

Course Inclusions+
6 days of professionally pre-recorded training
Access to comprehensive digital course manuals
Certification exams — completed online
Access to a 1:1 mentor session with an expert educator to consolidate your learning or prep for your exam
10 online APPI Pilates mat classes you can use for your logbook hours
Learn how to create dynamic, fun classes that keep clients coming back
Training delivered by expert educators
Internationally recognised training in 24 countries worldwide

Eligibility+

No previous allied health qualification is required. The APPI Pilates Matwork Certification is designed to give anyone with a passion for Pilates the skills and confidence to begin their journey as a qualified matwork Pilates instructor.

If you are a physio or allied health professional, our APPI Clinical Matwork Certification is ideal for you.

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The APPI Pilates Matwork Certification - Online gives you the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to teach matwork Pilates safely and effectively. Whether you’re new to Pilates, looking to turn your passion into a career, or already working in the fitness industry, this course provides a comprehensive foundation to help you become a confident matwork Pilates instructor.

By completing the certification, you will:

  • Learn the foundations of Pilates — develop a strong understanding of Pilates principles and the APPI method.
  • Master a comprehensive range of matwork exercises — learn how to safely teach, demonstrate and cue a wide range of Pilates exercises.
  • Build your teaching skills — develop effective verbal, visual and tactile cueing techniques to confidently guide your clients.
  • Understand movement and technique — learn what to look for when teaching exercises and how to help clients improve their movement and technique.
  • Adapt exercises for different clients — learn how to modify and progress exercises to suit different abilities, experience levels and goals.
  • Plan engaging Pilates classes — develop the skills to structure, sequence and progress exercises into effective and dynamic sessions.
  • Develop practical teaching experience — put your knowledge into practice and build confidence teaching matwork Pilates 
  • Teach with confidence — gain the knowledge and practical skills to lead safe, effective and engaging Pilates matwork sessions.
  • Start or expand your Pilates career — use your certification to begin teaching matwork Pilates or complement your existing fitness and wellness skills.
  • Continue your Pilates education — build a strong foundation for further APPI training and ongoing professional development.

Your pathway to becoming a Pilates instructor

No previous allied health qualification is required. The APPI Pilates Matwork Certification is designed to give anyone with a passion for Pilates the skills and confidence to begin their journey as a qualified matwork Pilates instructor

Certification Exams

To become a fully certified APPI Matwork Pilates Instructor, you’ll be required to complete certification exams at the end of your teacher training. There are two components to the exam: practical and theory. You’ll also need to submit your completed Pilates certification logbook prior to submitting your practical exam.

Certification Logbook

Your completed Pilates certification logbook is uploaded to the online portal prior to submitting your Pilates practical exam. Required hours are:

10 hrs Observation
30 hrs Practice Teaching
30 hrs Self-Practice

Theory Exam

An online multiple-choice exam covering topics including:

History of Pilates
History of APPI
Classification of APPI exercises
Name of APPI exercises
The relevant choice of an exercise for a given goal

Practical Pilates Exam

Design a 45-minute Pilates session for a client of your choice, including APPI matwork Pilates exercises. You’ll be marked on:

Introduction: the meet and greet procedure and introduction to the mat 
Session Planning: does the session flow in a structured way and allow the client to achieve the goals set out in the introduction
Teaching of the Exercises: introducing the reasons behind the exercise to the client
Demonstrations
Cueing: verbal, tactile, and visual imagery
Energy and Motivation of the Voice
Safety
A 70% pass rate is required in both the theory and practical examinations.
We recommend completing your Pilates certification exam 3-6 months following your completion the course.

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