This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work in an unsupervised capacity; planning, instructing and evaluating a safe and effective Pilates session.
The learner must complete:
Unit 1: Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment
Unit 2: Lifestyle Management and Health Awareness
*Unit 3: Applied Anatomy and Physiology
*This is an additional e-learning module that needs completed throughout the qualification at a time that suits you (included with the course)*
Unit 4: Principles of Planning and Delivering Group Exercise
Unit 5: Principles and Fundamentals of Pilates
Unit 6: Plan and deliver a Pilates Session
Assessment
The YMCA Awards Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment:
Learner Assessment Record
Assessment Workbook
Multiple Choice Theory paper (external)
Practical examination
Portfolio of evidence
Location
BELFAST
*As this is a Practical based qualification you will need to be available to travel to our offices in Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland for practical tutorials and assessments.
| Course Location | |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 4 Certificate |
| Awarding Body Details | YMCA Awards Level 3 (UK) / Level 4 (Ireland) Diploma in Teaching Pilates |
| Course Duration | 6 Months |
| Course Time | 2025-2026 TERM 1 Course – September Start – Fully Face to Face (BELFAST) September 27th,28th + October 25th,26th + November 29th,30th + January 3rd,4th,31st + February 1st + March 7th,8th – 10am-4pm each day *An additional e-learning module (Applied Anatomy and Physiology) needs completed throughout the qualification at a time that suits you (included with the course)* ---- 2025-2026 TERM 2 Course – January Start – Fully Face to Face (BELFAST) January 10th,11th + February 7th,8th + March 7th,8th + April 18th,19th + May 16th,17th + June 13th,14th – 10am-4pm each day *An additional e-learning module (Applied Anatomy and Physiology) needs completed throughout the qualification at a time that suits you (included with the course)* |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | Learners need to be 16 or above to complete this qualification. Learners also need to have a Level 3 (UK) / Level 4 (Ireland) Applied Anatomy and Physiology Certificate – Learners who do not have this will have it added to their course (included in price). |
| Career Path | Pilates Instructor |
| Course Code | PIL |
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