- History of the Method.
- Pilates principles.
- Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
- Static and dynamic postural assessment.
- Dynamic movement assessment techniques.
- Muscle testing and function.
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The Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT) is a nationally accredited, Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5 qualification with a professional and internationally recognised outcome.
All approaches: it’s the complete Pilates toolbox. Pilates ITC Students at this level gain skills in the science of human movement and the application of the Pilates Method in group class, and using the full complement of Pilates apparatus in a Studio setting
Unlock the power of the Method. Understand its systems, tools and fundamental principles and learn how to apply this responsively to provide a corrective Pilates experience with a broad scope of applications from low-risk special conditions like pregnancy, through to rehabilitation and elite-level conditioning.
Our Diploma Students are comprehensively trained. They’re capable, skilled communicators; critical- and creative-thinkers who understand how to make the Method work for clients.
Pilates ITC Graduates understand their scope of practice and have a global understanding of where they fit and can be most useful in the Allied Health chain, making this qualification compatible with and complementary to other science-based discourses and professional industries.
But what can you teach with this qualification?
Learn how to apply the Pilates repertoire for Introductory, Basic, Progressive and Intermediate-levels in group Matwork, group Reformer and Studio Pilates (private, duet and semi-private) settings using the full complement of Pilates apparatus. That’s 270 exercises in total:
Gain skills in Pilates-specific applications for a selection of common, low-risk special conditions including:
The professional edge – our Students learn how to use the Pilates International Categorisation© (PIC) programming system.
The PIC system equips our Students with the skills to develop and deliver smart, creative and body-balanced workouts that clients love, for:
Communication is the heart of this craft and the Diploma will take your skills to a whole new level:
Pilates ITC Grads have a sound understanding of the operational demands and expectations of the professional Studio environment, including key safety considerations such as:
Get hands-on with the “nuts + bolts” of the Pilates Method in-person. These sessions are led by Pilates ITC Educators and explore:
Your on-the-job learning! Watch, practice, explore.
Observation hours (100): watch and learn observing the pros at work.
Teaching hours (200): practice teaching friends, family and other Students (self-scheduled); and co-instructing (shadowing) qualified Instructors.
Teaching Clinics (optional): hone teaching skills, boost confidence and expedite teaching hours under supervision.
The “studying” part. Access our mixed-media resources to work your assessment schedule at your own pace.
Complete your induction and away you go! Access our digital resources and make a start on pre-required reading, self-directed learning tasks and even Work Placement (WP) ahead of your first contact session.
Your in-person contact sessions (compulsory) are a blend of lecture and workshop formats where you Students get hands-on with course content in an Educator and peer-supported environment.
Map out a Work Placement (WP) and coursework commitment of four (4) hours per week (min.) to keep yourself on track to graduate in 12-months. Tip: make use of Teaching Clinics to consolidate your learning and expedite WP hours.
Finalise your assessments for each Stage according to your course schedule. Submit your WP log and self-directed learning tasks. And you are free to go out in the world and teach!
If you have completed Pilates Instructor training with another education body, or have other formal movement- or science-based qualification(s) from Australia or overseas you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
RPL can be applied to credit your existing experience against accredited Pilates ITC units to expedite your course completion (and save you money in the process!); OR to honour your experience in non-accredited Pilates courses, and set you up to formalise your existing qualification.
How do you begin?
RPL is a thorough and personalised process, our team is on hand to walk you through your options and find your best fit with Pilates ITC.
In the mean time, learn some more here or give us a call on (08) 9330 4570 before you hit enrol!
$7,200 total course price: including $600 deposit. Student finance is available through Study Loans.
• A complete qualification that’s yours for life: no expiration.
• 20 units of competency.
• Qualification to teach group Matwork, group Reformer, and Studio Pilates in private (1:1) and semi-Private (3:1) settings.
• Administrative and Educator support, whenever you need it!
• Access to the finest Pilates facilities in the country via our affiliate network.
• A Pilates ITC Student T-shirt!
• All assessments included.
• All resources! Access to digital library including repertoire manuals and textbooks.
• Membership of the Student Forum.
• Networking and Continuing Education opportunities.
• Mentoring opportunities!
• Bonus: membership of a connected, supportive Pilates community and new friends for life!
Self-mastery: learning the Pilates Method in your own body by doing classes, is compulsory part of your course and attracts additional cost as determined by our Instructor Training- and Work Placement Studios. (Our affiliates generously offer PITC Students discounted rates on SM – however is set at their discretion.)
Meeting self-scheduled teaching hours can be one of the more challenging logistical aspects of Work Placement (finding bodies and time and space to suit all of the above!)
Teaching Clinics (optional) were developed to lighten this load by giving Students more opportunities to workshop their teaching skills in an Educator-supported environment, and bank WP hours in the process.
• Practice on a large group (simulate real-world group class!)
• Work through the aspects of repertoire that are challenging for you.
• Workshop ideas with your peers and Educators.
• Get feedback.
• Feel confident in your teaching skills!
Better still, each Teaching Clinic hour equals two hours of approved teaching experience.
1 hour = 2 hours of teaching experience.
Teaching Clinics run for five (5) hours in total and are delivered in clinic format against set topics (units of competency), so you can complete 10 hours of WP in one session! These sessions can be added to your schedule any time for only $75 per session: booked at point of enrolment or later!
View the complete 2021 Teaching Clinic Schedule for your State or Territory, here.
FUNDAMENTALS
MATWORK 1
REFORMER 1
MATWORK 2
REFORMER 2
SMALL APPARATUS
MOCK MAT + SMALL APPS PRACTICAL
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT: MAT + SMALL APPS
MOCK REFORMER + SMALL APPS PRACTICAL
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT: REFORMER + SMALL APPS
STUDIO 1
STUDIO 2
STUDIO 3
STUDIO 4
MOCK STUDIO PRACTICAL
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT: STUDIO
