• YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork (610/4340/0)

    By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to become a Pilates matwork Instructor, as set out within the CIMSPA professional standard.

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    £65

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    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

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    Occupational qualifications provide the knowledge and skills to meet industry minimum standards of deployment for a particular role. This can support learners in getting their first job within the sector, or add additional roles to their existing scope of practice.

    Qualification Number (QN)

    610/4340/0

    Qualification size

    GLH: 206-217 / TQT: 443 – 473

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    Total Qualification Time (TQT)

    This is an estimate of the total amount of time, measured in hours that a learner would reasonably need to be able to show the level of achievement necessary for the award of a qualification.

    Total Qualification Time is made up of the following two elements:

    The number of hours which an awarding organisation has assigned to a qualification for guided learning (see below)
    An estimate of the number of hours a learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation, study or any other form of participation in education or training – including assessment – which takes place as directed by (but not under the immediate guidance or supervision of) a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training.

    Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

    This is:

    Face to face delivery (learning delivered by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate member of the training team)
    eLearning with a lecturer, teacher or tutor present/available in real-time (the learner and tutor can be either remote or in the same physical place during eLearning)
    Invigilated assessment (external tests sat under controlled or open-book conditions)
    Internal assessment carried out by the learner with a lecturer, teacher or tutor present/available in real time (the learner and tutor can be either remote or in the same physical place during assessment).

    This is not unsupervised learning such as:

    eLearning that the learner carries out unsupervised and with no real time support from a lecturer, teacher or tutor
    Assessment internally carried out by the learner without a lecturer, teacher or tutor present/available in real time (for example, completing a Learner Assessment Record (LAR) at home)
    Any additional further study, revision and training activities that the learner does unsupervised to support their learning.

    Availability

    Operational start date: 1 August 2024

    Operational end date:

    Certification end date:

    Entry Requirements

    This qualification has been designed for learners who are aged 16 years and older. Before starting this qualification, it is recommended that learners:

    Have experience of participating in Pilates Matwork sessions

    Assessments

    Questions and answers on Anatomy and physiology for Pilates and yoga professionals
    Presentation and professional discussion
    Personal practice
    Exercise analysis worksheet and professional discussion
    Plan, deliver and evaluate a group Pilates-based matwork session (observed delivery) with professional discussion
    Bespoke client work project with professional discussion

    Endorsement

    Overview

    The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to plan, deliver and evaluate Pilates matwork sessions and programmes. This may include:

    Group Pilates matwork sessions.
    One-to-one Pilates matwork sessions and programmes.
    Pilates matwork sessions using small equipment to modify exercises, such as bands, balls and bricks.

    Qualification details

    Learners will cover the following content:

    Anatomy and Physiology

    Anatomy and physiology for Pilates and yoga professional OR
    Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness professionals

    Customer experience

    Providing a positive customer experience to support a Pilates business OR
    Providing a positive customer experience to exercise and fitness participants

    Health awareness and lifestyle management

    Health awareness and lifestyle management for Pilates professionals OR
    Health awareness and lifestyle management

    Pilates Matwork

    Health screening, risk stratification and working within scope of practice
    The history, origins, and fundamentals of the Pilates method
    Plan, deliver and evaluate Pilates matwork sessions and programmes

    To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork (610/4340/0), learners must achieve six mandatory units across 4 groups. Assessments include:

    Questions and answers on Anatomy and physiology for Pilates and yoga professionals
    Presentation and professional discussion
    Personal practice
    Exercise analysis worksheet and professional discussion
    Plan, deliver and evaluate a group Pilates-based matwork session (observed delivery) with professional discussion
    Bespoke client work project with professional discussion

    You can find further information on these assessments in the qualification specification and/or learner assessment record (LAR). The LAR is available for centres to download from Y-Connect.

    The YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork (610/4340/0) is an occupational entry qualification. This means it meets the agreed industry prerequisites to enter the sport and physical activity sector as an employed or self-employed Pilates Matwork instructor.


    This qualification can also lead to further training at the same and/or higher level to specialise and further increase scope of practice. For example:

    Population specialisms (to work with a broader range of clients):

    YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal (610/0829/1)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Disability and Impairments (610/1559/1)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older Adults (610/1668/8)
    YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Long-Term Health Conditions (610/4227/4)

    Environment specialisms (to work in more settings):

    YMCA Level 2 Award in Developing Sustainable Physical Activity Programmes Within Community Settings (603/7343/X)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Delivering Physical Activity in Different Environments: Outdoors (610/4041/1)

    Technical specialisms (to work with specific equipment or perform additional roles within the workplace):

    YMCA Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness and Understanding Approaches to Support Individuals (603/7146/8)
    YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (603/1903/3)

    UniteLearningManual
    Anatomy and physiology for Pilates and yoga professionals (J/651/2033)❌❌
    Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness professionals (H/650/4852)✔️✔️
    Providing a positive customer experience to support a Pilates business (K/651/2034)❌❌
    Providing a positive customer experience to exercise and fitness participants (J/650/4853)✔️✔️
    Health awareness and lifestyle management for Pilates professionals (L/651/2035)❌❌
    Health awareness and lifestyle management (R/650/4857)✔️✔️
    Health screening, risk stratification and working within scope of practice (L/650/4855)✔️✔️
    The history, origins, and fundamentals of the Pilates method (M/651/2036)❌Coming soon
    Plan, deliver and evaluate Pilates matwork sessions and programmes (R/651/2037)❌Coming soon

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