Online Pilates Mat Teacher Certification

PIA’s Online Comprehensive Pilates Mat Teacher Certification is for the serious Pilates mat instructor looking for a college level, exercise science-based Pilates instructor education. Everything you need is included in one course! Your 65 hour Online Pilates Mat Teacher Certification is a combination of the lecture hours of our Mat 101 and Mat 102 courses, with observation and self-practice to help you develop critical skills needed to design and teach creative, safe Pilates mat classes. Our curriculum includes the applied anatomy and biomechanics for each Pilates mat exercise, and provides a thorough examination of classical versus contemporary Pilates styles. Additionally, you will receive personal guidance and feedback from a Master Instructor.

IMPORTANT NOTE – Our goal is to provide you the highest quality Online Pilates Mat Certification, and to set you up for a successful career teaching Pilates. In order to accomplish this, we have a few pre-requisites and require customers to be pre-approved for this course. The pre-requisites are: Knowledge of Pilates movements and /or experience as a group fitness, dance or yoga instructor, and a basic understanding of anatomy. All customers must be pre-approved prior to purchasing this course.

Course Details at a Glance

Cost: $719 includes

Instant downloadable PDF course manual
Self-paced video lectures
10 online mat classes for observation and self-practice
Assignments, quiz and final written and practical exam
Up to one hour of FREE distance mentoring and coaching with a Master Instructor (additional mentoring can be purchased if needed)
65 total hours

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55 (equivalent) hours of recorded video lectures which you can watch at your convenience and pace includes:
- A history of Joseph Pilates and his method of exercise
- Anatomy and biomechanics of the pelvis, hip, spine and shoulder
- Foundations of Pilates: core, breath, alignment, balance, awareness
- Preparatory movements to teach important concepts about Pilates exercises
- Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Pilates exercises
- How to modify and vary Pilates mat exercises
- Stretches that work well in Pilates classes
- How to design safe, effective and FUN Pilates mat classes
- Contraindications to Pilates mat exercises
10 online mat classes to be used for observation and self-practice
- Observation is watching more experienced instructors teach their class**
  - 10 hours of observation is required
  - Log sheet is provided for additional hours or if you wish to watch live classes in your community
  - Observation notes are provided to help guide your observation
- Self-practice is taking Pilates classes taught experienced Pilates instructors
  - 10 hours of self-practice is required
  - Log sheet is provided for additional hours or if you wish to take live classes in your community

**If you live in an area where there are no other Pilates instructors to observe or take classes, you can use these 10 classes to meet this requirement. If you have access to other Pilates classes in your area, you are welcome to log those hours as well.

Assignments, quizzes and exams
- Throughout the lectures, you will be directed to complete teaching assignments
- Practice teaching with distance mentor (up to one hour distance mentoring included. Additional time can be purchased, if needed)
At the completion of the video lectures you will be prompted to take the final exam
- You’ll receive your certification after you’ve successfully completed the written final exam
- You’ll be required to design a class to present to your mentor for practical teaching final
- You’ll receive a Pilates Mat Instructor certificate after you’ve successfully completed all the requirements and components of the course

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Continuing Education Credits:

Our courses are approved for CEC's for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP - formerly the Pilates Method Alliance PMA), and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)

Mat 101 - Continuing Education Units: ACE 1.5, NPCP (formerly PMA) 15, CanFitPro 4, NCBMTB 13
Mat 102 – Continuing Education Units: ACE 1.0, NPCP (formerly PMA) 10, CanFitPro 4, NCBMTB 7

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Also included in ALL Online Pilates Certification Courses:

Assignments, quizzes and exams
Throughout the lectures, you will be directed to complete teaching assignments
Bonus content on a variety of topics, including full length workouts, class choreography ideas and deeper dive discussions
Private PIA customer chat room to connect with other PIA Online Certification Customers
Practice teaching with distance mentor (up to one hour distance mentoring included. Additional time can be purchased, if needed)
At the completion of the final video lecture you will be prompted to take the final written and practical exams
Final certificate issued after you’ve successfully completed the written final exam
FREE trial listing on our Certified Instructors page

FAQ's

Q – Will this certification course prepare me to teach Pilates mat classes?

A - YES! Our course provides everything you need to teach safe, effective and fun Pilates mat classes to a variety of participants of varying skill.

Q – I don’t live near a Pilates studio. How can I get my self-practice and observation hours?

A - The course includes 10 pre-recorded Pilates mat classes ranging from beginning level to advanced. You can watch these courses and take notes using our Observation Notes sheet to meet the observation requirement. You can participate in the instructor led work out for the self-practice requirement.

Q - How long does it take to complete the Online Pilates Mat Teacher Certification?

A - You can take up to one year to complete the Online Pilates Mat Teacher Certification, however most people find they can complete the entire course within 3 - 4 months.

Q - Why do I need to be pre-approved for this course?

A - Investing in a Pilates Mat Teacher Certification is a big decision. We want 100% of our customers to successfully complete our Pilates Certification courses and have a great experience while doing so! Our #1 goal is to provide the highest quality Online Pilates Teacher Certifications. In order to accomplish this, we have a few prerequisites. They are knowledge of Pilates movements and/or experience as a group fitness, dance or yoga instructor as well as a basic understanding of anatomy. Click here to fill out our pre-approval form.

Q - If I don't meet the minimum prerequisites does that mean I can't take the Online Pilates Teacher Certification?

A - Not necessarily. If you don't meet some or any of the prerequisites, we can provide additional support. Our goal is to provide the highest quality Online Pilates Teacher Certification, and prepare our customers for successful careers teaching Pilates!

Q - Is this course an NPCP (formerly PMA) Certification?

A - NO. The Pilates Method Alliance does not train instructors to teach, nor does the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP). You must be comprehensively trained on all Pilates equipment to qualify to sit for the NPCP-CPT exam. The NPCP does not recognize mat-only Pilates certifications. If your goal is to sit for the NPCP (formerly PMA) exam, click here for information about Online Comprehensive Pilates Equipment Teacher Certification.

Q - What if I have more questions?

A - No problem!! We are here to help you. Our master instructors will be available to answer questions and support you. Just set up an appointment for an online meeting or send an email.