Mat Instructor Training
Mat work is the foundation of the Pilates method. Our Balanced Body Mat Instructor curriculum includes the full repertoire of Pilates Mat exercises, our foundational movement principles along with modifications and variations will make you an effective Mat instructor with a wide range of clients.
CONSISTS OF THREE COURSES
16 Hours
Mat 1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates method and the beginning and intermediate level exercises. Each exercise includes training on modifications, challenges, the purpose of the exercise and any precautions for injuries and special populations. How to design and teach group classes and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre and post–natal classes are included.
Prerequisites
• Movement Principles
• 10 Mat Classes (recommended)
• 6 months experience teaching movement and anatomy (recommended)
16 Hours
Mat 2 teaches the remaining intermediate and advanced level Mat exercises for a complete understanding of the Pilates Mat program. Lectures include progressive skill development to achieve the advanced exercises, programming for intermediate and advanced classes and creating successful Mat classes.
Prerequisites
• Movement Principles
• Mat 1
16 Hours
Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the Mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition, Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility. The Balanced Body Programming System is introduced to make class design easy, effective and fun. Adding props to a mat class makes them more dynamic, creative and accessible and clients love toys!
Prerequisites
• Mat 1 and 2, or successful completion of comparable Pilates mat program.
Mat Program Includes
Requirements for
Completion (Mat Only)
To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Mat Instructor, students must complete the following:
Absolutely. Balanced Body Education prides itself on teaching the full Pilates Mat repertoire. While we teach the classic exercises, we do so with a contemporary understanding of movement science and biomechanics as related to individual client abilities. By doing this, you will be able to apply Mat repertoire to the moving and dynamic body in front of you. Each course also teaches how to reach the potential of each exercise allowing you, as you progress through the curriculum, to design endlessly creative, safe and effective Mat classes.
Our Mat courses are Mat 1, Mat 2, and Mat3. Each course covers safety, client setup, teaching progressions, modifications, and regressions. To complete the Mat certification, you will also need to take our signature Balanced Body Movement Principles course. While Anatomy in Three Dimensions is not required for Mat certification, we highly recommend it.
With each Mat course offering, Mat 1, Mat 2, and Mat 3, you will be able to student teach and start working at whatever level you are at. You will not be a fully certified Pilates Mat instructor until you have completed all the course work, practice hours, and successfully complete your practical and written final exams.
