Become a Pilates Teacher

Pilates Foundation accredited Teacher Training Providers (TTPs)  are renowned for their high standards and comprehensive approach and are leaders in the Pilates industry and work together to provide comprehensive requirements for Pilates training in the UK. 

Pilates Foundation Accredited Trainings are extensive and rigorous, renowned for ensuring that as a Pilates Teacher you will feel confident that you can teach a broad range of clients with safety, skill and precision. 

Our Accredited Teacher Training Providers (TTPs) and the syllabus they deliver recognise the Pilates Method as a full body of work and not as a quick fix set of exercises to be learned and taught by rote. They have years of expertise in teaching the Pilates Method and give dedicated, individualised teaching to their trainees.

Upon successful completion of all course and examination requirements, Trainee Members are eligible to Full Membership as a Pilates Foundation Teacher, which is a true mark of excellence amongst Pilates professionals.

There are 3 training routes to becoming a Pilates Foundation Teacher:

Comprehensive Teacher Training

Studio Apparatus and Matwork

  • The Comprehensive Training is for candidates who want to train in the full Pilates Method and repertoire, both Studio Apparatus and Matwork.
  • Comprehensively trained teachers work in both Pilates studios and Matwork environments.
  • Students gain extensive knowledge of the Pilates Method as a holistic system of movement through a minimum of 1050 training hours over a period of 16-24 months.
  • The training includes in depth coverage of rehabilitation of specialised conditions and comprehensively trained teachers are eligible to join the NHSTA as Complementary Practitioners.
     

Matwork Teacher Training

Matwork and Pilates Principles

  • The Matwork Training is for candidates who want to learn to teach Matwork only in a private, group or fitness environment.
  • Students gain knowledge of the 34 original Matwork exercises, including evolved adaptations and suitable remedial applications.
  • Matwork courses run a minimum 450 training hours, over a period of 9-12 months.
  • This training can be completed on it's own, or as a first step towards becoming a comprehensively trained teacher.
     

Bridging Training

Studio Apparatus training for current Matwork Teachers

  • The Bridging Training is for currently qualified Matwork Teachers who desire to build upon their knowledge of the Pilates Method and learn to teach the full method on the Studio Apparatus.
  • Bridging courses run a minimum of 650 training hours, over a period of 12-24 months and in the end is equivalent to a comprehensive training.
  • The training includes in depth coverage of rehabilitation of specialised conditions and comprehensively trained teachers are eligible to join the NHSTA as Complementary Practitioners.
     

All courses require students to:

  • Complete all requirements of their individual training programme, including all theoretical and practical contact hours.
  • Take regular Pilates classes for themselves, as continuing self-practice is key to learning and teaching Pilates.
  • Observe and assist qualified teachers and practice teaching volunteers.
  • Complete written coursework, including case studies.
  • Pass practical assessments and theory examinations.
     

Each Accredited Teacher Training Provider will provide information about their individual courses, entry and completion requirements. Please contact the TTP for further detail.

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