Matwork training

THE PILATES STANDARD MAT TRAINING PROGRAM consists of 100 hours and contains 4 modules

1. INTRO MAT (14 hours)
Intro Mat is the foundation of all our training programs. Every program is based on this course. You learn 21 INTRO level exercises on the Mat and you are taught THE PILATES STANDARD teaching principles (philosophy, teaching method, class structure).

2. IDEAL MAT (14 hours)
This training will increase your ability to teach people of different ages and fitness levels. You learn 14 IDEAL level exercises on the Mat and how to insert them into the INTRO Mat order.

3. BASIC ANATOMY AND ORTHOPAEDIC FUNDAMENTALS (14 hours)
Knowing how to work with clients with chronic injuries and/or specific conditions is important in the daily work of a Pilates professional. This course discusses symptoms and teaches the corresponding modification of the exercises:
cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine issues, intervertebral disc issues, scoliosis.
You will also learn how to adapt a Mat class to participants with physical complaints. This knowledge is of great importance when Pilates is integrated with physiotherapy, manual therapy, osteopathy, etc. (Physiotherapists, sports therapists and gymnastics teachers are not required to take this module).

4. CHALLENGE MAT (14 hours)

The focus of this training is on the basic biomechanical principles, the complex Powerhouse Actions and 12 CHALLENGE LEVEL Mat exercises. In addition you learn advanced variations and study exercises from different angles and starting positions. CHALLENGE Mat focuses on teaching skills, particularly cueing and flow, which are also essential for the Apparatus training.

TRAINING GOALS

Knowing the classical Mat exercises
Gaining insight into the classical Pilates principles
Making use of the THE PILATES STANDARD teaching tools
Teaching a 55-minute Mat class
Improving your communication skills while teaching
Access to the international student file
How to teach clients with specific needs

REQUIREMENTS

BEFORE THE TRAINING: 10 PILATES SESSIONS
AFTER WEEKEND 1: 10 PILATES SESSIONS
BETWEEN WEEKEND 2 AND 3: 10 PILATES SESSIONS
BETWEEN WEEKEND 3 AND 4: 10 PILATES SESSIONS

EXAM AND CERTIFICATION

To become a certified THE PILATES STANDARD Mat instructor you must complete all 4 modules and pass the final exam. After this you will automatically be listed on the website of The Pilates Standard as a Pilates Mat trainer and you qualify to teach.

If you do not pass your first exam, you can retake it within 3 months.
The first retake is free within 1 month.
The second retake, within 2 months, costs 100 euros. The third retake, within 3 months, costs 100 euros.