100-hour programme
Pilates Please Mat Teacher Training
100-hour classical mat certification
Who this is for
This programme takes you from committed practitioner to confident mat teacher. You will learn the classical mat repertoire in its traditional order, the movement principles behind it, the anatomy you actually use on the floor, and how to run a safe, well-paced group class.
Structure (100 hours)
| Component | Hours |
|---|---|
| Coursework and lecture | 34 |
| Observation of qualified teachers | 22 |
| Supervised practice teaching | 22 |
| Self practice | 22 |
Coursework is delivered through the Academy: written lessons, exercise breakdowns, practice drills with your AI coaches, module quizzes and a final written exam. Observation, practice teaching and self practice are logged in your hours ledger and verified by faculty.
What you must complete to certify
- All published lessons in every module.
- Every module quiz at the published pass mark.
- The final written exam.
- 100 verified hours across the four categories above.
- A practical teaching evaluation with a faculty mentor.
About this certificate
On completion you are awarded the Pilates Please Mat Teacher certificate. This is our own studio credential. The hour structure is built to the shape published by the recognised industry bodies so that graduates are well positioned to apply for national mat certification, but Pilates Please does not award, and does not claim, any third-party accreditation.
Apparatus: mat
What you'll study
1. Foundations of the Method
Where the method came from, what it is built on, and how we talk about it.
2. Anatomy for Teaching
The anatomy you actually use on the floor: landmarks, muscles, joint actions and posture.
3. The Mat Repertoire I: Fundamentals
Pre-Pilates work and the opening of the classical order, taught in detail.
4. The Mat Repertoire II: Building the Order
The middle of the classical order: stretch series, spinal work, prone and side-lying.
5. The Mat Repertoire III: Advanced Work and Flow
The advanced order, transitions and building a full flowing class.
6. Cueing and Class Craft
How to build a cue, correct what you see, and hold a room.
7. Programming and Teaching People
Designing sessions and blocks for real clients and mixed-ability rooms.
8. Safety, Screening and Special Populations
Working safely inside scope with the bodies who actually come to class.
9. Professional Practice
Conduct, records, privacy, insurance and the business of teaching.
10. Certification and What Comes Next
Your practicum, exams, evaluation and career after the certificate.