VTCT L3 Diploma in Mat based Pilates
VTCT L3 Diploma in Mat based Pilates
This qualification will give you an understanding of the principles of exercise, health and fitness: the origins, history and fundamentals of Pilates and will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to plan, instruct and evaluate safe and effective mat-based Pilates programmes for groups or individuals.
Entry requirements
You must have completed or be working towards the Level 3 (L4EQF) Diploma in Personal training or equivalent to enrol on this course. Those without this qualification may complete the extra units at an extra cost (see qualification units).
Qualification Units
4 of the units are from the L3 Diploma in Personal training and include:
- Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
- Principles of exercise, fitness and health
- Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
- Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
The other 3 units include:
- Principles of mat based Pilates
- Programming mat based Pilates
- Instructing mat based Pilates
Assessment
Two multiple choice theory exam:
A 70% pass rate in an Anatomy and Physiology for exercise and health exam
A 70% pass rate in a Principles of exercise fitness and health exam
Worksheets to be completed for the following units:
- Know how to support your client who take part in exercise and physical activity
- Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
- Principles of mat based pilates
- Programming mat based Pilates
- Instructing mat based Pilates
Session planning – design a 6-week progressive plan for a client or group of clients which demonstrates your ability to effectively plan and programme mat-based pilates sessions.
Practical observation – you will perform a mat-based Pilates session which includes practically demonstrating and instructing through the phases of a mat-based Pilates session.
Course Format
Students with the pre-requisite of a L3 Diploma in Personal Training: The tuition will take place through a combination of online learning via our online learning platform, along with a 3 day face to face workshop.
Those with no pre-requisite: Theory units will be completed online
Tuition will include both theory and practical and within this course you will develop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to plan, prepare and instruct a mat-based Pilates session
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Qualification
Course Duration
8-10 weeks online learning
4 day face to face workshop
Units 1-4: Theory units: Study online (start from signing up)
Units 5-7: Practical units:
Dublin: June 20th-23rd
Fees
Total fees: €1513
Deposit: €395
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