YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6)
By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to become a Group Exercise Instructor – in the context of Pilates – as set out within the CIMSPA Core Group Exercise Instructor professional standard.

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner)
Qualifications Type
Occupational Entry
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)
603/3855/6
Availability
Operational start date – 12 December 2018
Operational end date –
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Entry Requirements
Assessments
- Assessment workbooks
- Multiple choice theory papers
- Worksheets
- Progressive programme and viva
- Session planning
- Summative observation of practical teaching Evaluation and reflection
Endorsement

Overview
By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to become a Group Exercise Instructor – in the context of Pilates – as set out within the CIMSPA Core Group Exercise Instructor professional standard. The purpose of this qualifications is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to plan, deliver and evaluate safe and effective Pilates sessions. Completing this qualification enables learners to access jobs instructing unsupervised Pilates sessions.
Qualification details
Learners will cover:
- Anatomy and physiology required when exercise programming and designing for a range of clients.
- Importance of professionalism, customer service, effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of commonly occurring medically controlled diseases and health conditions.
- Understanding the principles and fundamentals of Pilates.
- How to plan and programme a Pilates session for groups and individuals. How to deliver a Pilates session.
Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement
Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes
Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support
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