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The face-to-face course includes a strong practical component. During the training, we cover mentoring, detailed repertoire learning, real-time feedback, community support, teaching hours, and your practical assessment.

If you choose the online-only option, you will need to arrange your own teaching hours: 30 hours for Mat Pilates and 30 hours for Reformer Pilates. These hours must be signed off by a qualified instructor who can provide feedback, or you can submit videos to our team so we can review your teaching, provide feedback, and support your progress.

For your final practical assessment, you will need to submit a video of yourself teaching a planned class, which will be assessed by our team.

The online option is ideal for people who require greater flexibility and are comfortable completing the practical components independently while receiving feedback remotely.

Both delivery options provide the same course content, assessments and qualification outcomes, so the best choice depends on your learning style, schedule and personal preferences.

Face-to-Face Training
Face-to-face learning is ideal if you enjoy hands-on practical experience, learning alongside other students and receiving immediate feedback from trainers. This option provides structured learning, opportunities to ask questions in real time and valuable networking with peers and industry professionals.

Online Training
Online learning offers greater flexibility and allows you to study at your own pace, from anywhere. This option is well suited to students balancing work, family or other commitments and those who are comfortable managing their own study schedule.

Consider the following questions:

• Do you prefer learning in a structured classroom environment or independently?
• Can you commit to scheduled training days, or do you need flexibility?
• Do you learn best through hands-on practice and discussion, or through self-directed study?
• How confident are you in managing your own study time and staying motivated?

If completing a face-to-face course all Assessments need to be submitted and reviewed before the face-to-face days, this includes completing your professional discussions with an assessor.

Mat Assessment 4: Practical Mat Assessment and Reformer Assessment 3: Practical Reformer Assessment and their professional discussions are completed during the face-to-face delivery dates.

The Diploma of Mat Pilates Qualification consists of 5 assessments.

Mat Assessment Task 1: Anatomy and Pilates Theory. This is completed through the student portal, a grade of 100% is required to complete the course

Mat Assessment Task 2:  Pilates Presentation. This presentation requires an in-depth understand of the history of Pilates and the effects of the body. Presented to a small group and then you must complete a professional discussion with an assessor to check for understanding.

Mat Assessment Task 3: Personal Practice. You are required to complete 20 hours of personal practice, this can include attending classes, practising at home with our approved class list or practicing at home with the Body Athletica Manual. This assessment task also requires a video submission and a professional discussion with an assessor to check for understanding.

Mat Assessment 4: Practical Assessment. This is a practical assessment of your ability to confidently deliver a class to a group of participants. This can be completed during the face-to-face delivery of the course or via video submission. You must complete a professional discussion with an assessor to check for understanding; this is completed after your practical assessment during the face-to-face days or booked in with an assessor for online submissions.

All Assessment documents and videos can be emailed to assessments@bodyathletica.online

Please allow 10 working days for the assessment team to review and assess the submissions

Please note if you have not been marked satisfactory in all pre-course assessments, you will not leave the course with a certificate.

The Certificate in Instructing Reformer Pilates (Groups) consists of 3 assessments.

Reformer Assessment Task 1:  Pilates Presentation. This presentation requires an in-depth understand of the history of Pilates and the effects of the body. Presented to a small group.

Reformer Assessment Task 2: Personal Practice. You are required to complete 20 hours of personal practice, this can include attending classes, practising at home with our approved class list or practicing at home with the Body Athletica Manual. This assessment task also requires a video submission and a professional discussion with an assessor to check for understanding.

Reformer Assessment 3: Practical Assessment. This is a practical assessment of your ability to confidently deliver a class to a group of participants. This can be completed during the face-to-face delivery of the course or via video submission.

All Assessment documents and videos can be emailed to assessments@bodyathletica.online

Please allow 10 working days for the assessment team to review and assess the submissions

Please note, if you do not hold a Mat Pilates qualification you will have to complete additional Anatomy and Physiology and History of Pilates Theory.

Please note if you have not been marked satisfactory in all pre-course assessments, you will not leave the course with a certificate. 

The duration varies based on the course and your pace. Typically, our courses range from a few days to several months. Remember, the journey is as important as the destination!

Absolutely! Our certification has been approved by leading health and fitness bodies around the world to ensure you can teach anywhere.

Body Athletica is officially recognised by AUSactive and Pilates Aotearoa, confirming that our certifications align with the highest industry standards in safety, professionalism, and continuing education.

Additionally, you may claim professional development points when you complete this course if you are a member of any of our affiliate health or fitness bodies.

Nationally recognised in:

United Kingdom (YMCA awards)
Australia (AUSactive)
Recognised by Pilates Aotearoa New Zealand

• Accepted in multiple countries across the US, Europe, Singapore, and more
• Trusted by employers in studios, gyms, and boutique settings everywhere you go!
• Our graduates are teaching globally, taking their certifications with them
• Meets rigorous industry standards for professional practice, safety, and ethics
•  Supports ongoing professional development and career progression

The sky’s the limit! From teaching at established studios and gyms, starting your own classes, to even opening your own studio – our training equips you for a range of exciting opportunities in the world of Pilates.

Absolutely! Our dedicated team is here to assist you throughout your online training journey. From technical queries to course content-related doubts, we have your back.

You can complete your hours at any studio near you. Simply contact the studio and ask them if you can observe some classes.

To complete your teaching hours we partner with some studios in major cities but again reach out to your favourite studios and instructor and ask if they can mentor you and volunteer to shadow them for you teaching hours.

 All Assessment documents and videos can be emailed to assessments@bodyathletica.online

Please allow 10 working days for the assessment team to review and assess the submissions

 Please email assessments@bodyathletica.online to book a suitable time for your discussion. Please include your time zone (in GMT format) and a preferred time or day.

Questions surrounding enrolments: please email hello@bodyathletica.online

Questions surrounding course requirements, assessment and student support: please email studentservices@bodyathletica.online

Assessment submissions and booking in professional discussions: please email assessments@bodyathletica.online