By Motion Fitness Education

Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates (Matwork)


Course Date:

25 January 2025

Total Course Time: 300 Hours

Guided Learning Hours: 150 Hours

Format: Hybrid (online & in person)

Course Type: Regulated Qualification

Industry Area: Exercise & Fitness

Venue: Nuffield Health Glasgow Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow, G3 8HB

Region: Scotland


This Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates (Matwork) is the perfect qualification for those who are passionate about Pilates and want to share its benefits with others. This course provides the knowledge, skills, and confidence to plan and deliver safe, effective, and engaging mat-based Pilates sessions. Rooted in the principles of Joseph Pilates, this qualification covers everything from Pilates techniques and anatomy to class planning and teaching skills. Whether you're looking to teach in studios, gyms, or private settings, this diploma is your gateway to a rewarding career in Pilates instruction.

Motion Fitness Education pride themselves on delivering high-quality, industry-recognised qualifications that set their learners up for long-term success. Their unique approach combines expert instruction, cutting-edge course content, and a commitment to student support. By learning from experts who live and breathe Pilates, their students gain insights that go beyond theory, preparing them to confidently step into their own careers with practical skills and industry-ready knowledge.



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Training Overview


Course details

Key learning outcomes:

  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
  • Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
  • Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
  • Principles of exercise, fitness and health
  • Principles of Pilates Matwork
  • Programming Pilates Matwork
  • Instructing Pilates Matwork

Course features

This Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork is designed to provide students with a professional level of skills and knowledge to enable them to design, plan and deliver safe and effective Pilates classes.

Assessment Methods:

  • Worksheets
  • Assignment
  • Practical Observation

Prerequisites - what's required to participate?

There are no specific entry requirements, though experience in taking part in Pilates-based classes is desirable.

Career Development

Completing the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates (Matwork) unlocks numerous opportunities in the fitness and wellness industry. Possible career paths include:

  • Pilates Instructor: Teach mat-based Pilates classes in gyms, studios, or online platforms
  • Private Pilates Coach: Offer one-to-one or small group sessions tailored to individual client needs

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