Teacher Training

Intensive Matwork Plus

Learn the science and the art of instructing mat Pilates on our Mat Pilates teacher training course. Become a Pilates professional who is able to design and lead the STOTT PILATES® repertoire and work in many types of settings and with a wide range of clients. Moreover, you’ll be taught by experienced Instructor Trainers who can mentor you on your education path. Therefore, you will leave with a solid foundation and required skills to develop effective and motivating Pilates Mat programs.

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Kick start your Pilates career with the STOTT PILATES® Intensive Matwork Plus
Internationally Acclaimed Qualification

Why Choose STOTT PILATES®

The STOTT PILATES® education and method is unparalleled in the industry for its thoroughness and quality. Learn from experienced Instructor Trainers who can mentor you on your education path. STOTT PILATES® training has often been called the “Ivy League” of Pilates education.

Increase your marketability as a fitness professional or improve your life skills. Furthermore, the STOTT PILATES® Mat Pilates teacher training course will give you the tools you need to become the best instructor in the industry.

Our Mat Pilates teacher training course includes the STOTT PILATES® Principles; effective communication and observation skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation; modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions; theory and practice of postural analysis; and exercise layering related to effective program design.

About the STOTT PILATES® Intensive Mat-Plus, 2nd Edition Course

Learn to effectively design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES® Matwork repertoire, for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. Furthermore, the STOTT PILATES® Mat Pilates teacher training course will provide you with a solid foundation and required skills to develop effective and motivating Pilates Matwork programs.

This course is perfect for experienced fitness instructors, personal trainers, sports therapists, physiotherapists, and those with a strong dance background looking to enhance their skills and improve their employability. Additionally, you will gain the skills required to design and teach essential and intermediate level Pilates matwork classes while integrating small equipment — allowing you to work confidently with a variety of clients and settings.

The STOTT PILATES® Intensive Matwork Plus is your springboard to embarking on a Pilates instructor career and continuing on to the Pilates Reformer.

Note: In studio course students receive the printed course manual 1 month before course start (sent by post within the UK), and the video course materials via email with a unique code for streaming on Merrithew Connect.

Course Prerequisites

  • Gym or Studio Instructor (or equivalent), or dancer; alternatively, functional anatomy background.
  • At least 30 hours of attending Pilates classes.
  • Background practical knowledge of Pilates as a participant (STOTT PILATES® or other style).
  • Teaching experience recommended.
  • No previous anatomy? Book the anatomy course online at least six weeks before your STOTT PILATES® course for adequate study time.

Anatomy Course Online

Students with no previous anatomy experience will be accepted to the STOTT PILATES® courses when booking the anatomy course online. This course equips you with the knowledge required to join the training and pass your exams. (Sold separately.)

Bonus: Receive a 10% discount on the anatomy course online when you book any STOTT PILATES® course.

What you will learn

  • The STOTT PILATES® Principles
  • Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
  • Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel® variations
  • Effective communication and observational skills
  • Verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
  • Theory and practice of postural analysis
  • 63 exercises plus modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
  • How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises
  • Exercise layering related to effective program design
  • Workout composition for personal and group training

Online Course

Join the Intensive Matwork Plus training remotely from anywhere.

In-Studio Course

Train in person at Core Pilates Studios with hands-on guidance.

STOTT PILATES® Matwork Plus — In-Studio Course

£1775

All courses must be fully settled 1 month before course start.
Course fee includes:

40 Hours Training

The course will take you through 63 exercises with modifications, a postural analysis and programming to give you the tools you need as a STOTT PILATES® certified instructor.

Manuals

Manuals will be sent to you 1 month before the course starts. This way you are as prepared as possible for the course.

Merrithew Connect

We will send you access codes for the video library required for the course. Use this before, during, and after the course to prepare for your exam and as a reference point.

STOTT PILATES® Matwork Plus — Online Course

£1440

All courses must be fully settled 1 month before course start.
Course fee includes:

50 Hours Online Training

This remote course covers the complete 63-exercise Matwork repertoire with additional time for virtual observation, self-practice, and feedback. Participate live via Zoom with an Instructor Trainer.

What do I need?

Prior to course start, you will need the following:

  • Manuals
  • Merrithew Connect video package
  • Non-Latex Flex Band Regular Strength
  • Foam Cushion A
  • Foam Cushion C
  • Mini Stability Balls (Small and Extra Small)
  • Stability Barrel Lite
  • Fitness Circle

Requirements for Certification

  • Completion of the course online or in person
  • Minimum 10 hours of observation
  • Minimum 40 hours of physical review
  • Minimum 25 hours of practice teaching

All minimum hours must be completed and logged before booking your exam. Your exam must be booked within 6 months after the course end.

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