Diploma in Teaching Pilates
3
MONTHS
This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work in an unsupervised capacity; planning, instructing and evaluating a safe and effective Pilates session.
Entry Requirements
Learners need to be 18 or above to complete this qualification.
You will need to already be taking part in Pilates Mat work sessions or start doing so before the course begins.
Qualification Structure
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
A log book will need to be completed monthly to show attendance in outside Pilates Mat classes – This will need signed off by the instructor.
Assessment
The YMCA Awards Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment:
Assessment workbooks
Worksheets
Progressive programme and viva
Session planning
Summative observation of practical teaching evaluation and reflection
A log book will need to be completed monthly to show attendance in outside Pilates Mat classes – This will need signed off by the instructor.
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.
Resources Included
Access to Course Platform
Digital Manual (Access for 1 Year)
*We include access to a digital manual for 1 year – After this time, you can purchase an extension for the digital manual if needed
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**You do have the option to purchase a physical manual (at an additional cost) at the checkout if you wish
***We do not include a physical manual to keep the course cost at a minimum
Accreditation
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 215
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 373
Course Dates
| September 2026 COURSE
*Dates Below are for One Full Course |
JANUARY 2027 COURSE
*Dates Below are for One Full Course |
APRIL 2027 COURSE
*Dates Below are for One Full Course |
|---|---|---|
| September 5th, 6th, 19th, 20th 2026 | January 9th, 10th, 23rd, 24th 2027 | April 10th, 11th, 24th, 25th 2027 |
| October 3rd, 4th, 17th, 18th 2026 | February 6th, 7th, 20th, 21st 2027 | May 8th, 9th, 29th, 30th 2027 |
| November 7th, 8th, 28th, 29th 2026 | March 6th, 7th, 20th, 21st 2027 | June 12th, 13th, 26th, 27th 2027 |
| 10am-4pm | 10am-4pm | 10am-4pm |
Diploma in Teaching Pilates – BELFAST
£1,495.00
This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work in an unsupervised capacity; planning, instructing and evaluating a safe and effective Pilates session.
