pilates mat
The eta has developed a range of exciting specialisation courses to empower and enable their students with workplace skills so that they can function effectively in existing and new working environments. The courses are available as modular programmes taught at eta campuses or as distance learning programmes.
Benefits of doing this short course
This short course on teaching pilates basic mat classes will enable you to add a valuable qualification to your current competencies, if you are a qualified fitness practitioner. If you are not fully qualified, completing this course is a great start to your path in the fitness industry or it can simply be something to add value to that hobby you love.
The learning programme
You will learn about the history of pilates, the principles and benefits of pilates exercises and the safety aspects of these exercises. We then move on the physical aspects of the different exercises that make up these exercises. You will learn about a variety of classes and how to inject energy and enthusiasm into your teaching. By the end of the course, you will have
developed a personal creativity and attitude that will motivate and inspire any pilates session.
Modules include:
1. Introductory exercise science module
2. The fundamentals of pilates
3. Screening candidates, posture analysis and planning pilates classes
4. Implementing pilates classes
You receive the following:
1. Course manual and file with study guide and evidence portfolio
2. DVD
Learning and assessment process
The course is based on sound education and training principles; combining theoretical and practical education. In your programme, you will be provided with instructions for your basic learning process along with self assessments to monitor your progress. Learning activities and assessment tasks are included. At the end of your learning process you will be required to submit a knowledge test and evidence of a practical demonstration in the form of a verified
checklist.
Certification: On successful completion of the assessment criteria, you will receive a certificate in teaching Pilates basic mat classes.
Duration: The programme is based on 260 notional hours (150 of these are allocated to exercise science). This means it should take 260 hours to successfully complete. An experienced practitioner or a student currently studying with eta would take less time because they know most aspects of the programme; they may be using the programme as a refresher
or as a means to obtain a qualification.
Categories of candidates
1. Fitness or Coaching Science: these are candidates who are currently studying or have completed a National qualification in Fitness or Coaching Science. These candidates are exempt from the introductory exercise science module. On achieving the prescribed assessment criteria for the specialisation, they will receive a module certificate.
2. Bridging: these are experienced people, working in the sport or fitness industry that may not have a formal qualification. If they wish to qualify in their specialisation, they must achieve the assessment criteria of exercise science as well as their specialisation. On successful achievement of the assessment criteria, they will receive a certificate.
3. Hobbyist: these are people who are seeking knowledge or self-improvement. These candidates are not assessed and do not receive a certificate. However, if they wish to qualify, they need to complete the exercise science section of the course as well.
Assessment then includes exercise science and the specialisation. On achieving all of the prescribed assessment criteria, they will receive a module certificate.
Assessment: Assessment cost is included for category 1 candidates. For candidates in category 2 or 3, assessment of the exercise science section is extra.
To register: Complete the eta registration form for specialisations. You can also enquire on our website. Go to www.exerciseacademy.com and click on the short courses button on the home page.
Accreditation: For details of eta accreditation check on the eta website:
www.exerciseacademy.com
