Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome to the Pilates Diploma

    • Diploma requirements video

    • Pilates Matwork Certification Guildeines document (Must Read)

    • PAR-Q and Waiver
  • 2

    Principles of Pilates

    • Introduction to the Principles

    • Concentration, Control & Precision

    • Breathing

    • Centering

    • Flow
  • 3

    Supine core work family

    • Neutral vs. Imprint

    • Curl up

    • Toe taps

    • Hundred

    • One leg circle

    • One leg stretch

    • Criss cross

    • Double leg stretch

    • Scissors

    • Abdominal series

    • Bicycle

    • Shoulder bridge
  • 4

    Back extension family

    • Swan prep

    • Swan dive

    • Dart

    • Breast stroke

    • Single leg kick

    • Double leg kick

    • Swimming

    • Swimming kneeling

    • Rocking

  • 5

    Roll-up family

    • Roll-up prep

    • Roll-up

    • Neck pull prep

    • Neck pull

    • Teaser
  • 6

    Rolling back family

    • Rolling back

    • Open leg rocker

    • Seal

    • Crab

    • Rolling variations
  • 7

    Seated family

    • Spine stretch forward

    • Spine twist

    • Saw

    • Hip twist
  • 8

    Side lying family

    • Side leg lifts

    • Side kick

    • Side lying circles

    • Clams

    • Develope

    • Side kick Kneeling
  • 9

    Roll over family

    • Roll over prep

    • Roll over

    • Corkscrew

    • Jacknife

    • Control balance

    • Boomerang
  • 10

    Plank family

    • Leg pull front

    • Leg pull back

    • Side bend

    • Push up
  • 11

    Posture Assessment

    • Posture Assessment

  • 12

    Programming for posture types

    • Kyphosis

    • Lordosis

    • Scoliosis

    • Swayback

    • Flat back
  • 13

    Gait & Movement assessments

    • Gait Assessment

    • Movement assessment
  • 14

    Sample classes

    • Sample class 1

    • Sample class 2

    • Sample class 3: Classical pilates
  • 15

    Small equipment classes

    • Soft Ball

    • Bands

    • Circle
  • 16

    Hands on modifications

    • Hands on intro video

    • Part 1

    • Part 2
  • 17

    Pre & Post natal guidelines

    • Pre-natal guidelines

    • Post-natal guidelines
  • 18

    Cueing practice webinar session

    • Jan 2025

    • June 2025

    • August 2025

    • September 2025

    • October 2025
  • 19

    Pilates Manual

    • Pilates Matwork Manual UNIT 2

  • 20

    Learner Achievement Portfolio

    • Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork LAP

    • Sample Learner Achievement Portfolio (LAP)
  • 21

    Student Practice Logs

    • Student Log Upload

    • Self Practice hours log

    • Observation practice hours log

    • Practice Teaching hours log
  • 22

    Classical Video Exam

    • Classical Exam Video upload link
  • 23

    Taught Video Exam

    • Pilates Matwork Certification guidelines

    • Taught Exam Guidelines

    • Taught Exam - Lesson Plan Submission

    • Upload your Taught Exam Video Link
  • 24

    Certificate Claim Form

    • Claim your certificate! Please fill in this form once you have finished all the required assignments, cleared all exams and the fee is paid up. We will get back to you with feedback as soon as we've finished your submissions.