Course Overview
Turn your passion for Pilates into a career!
By completing this qualification, you’ll meet industry standards to become a certified Group Exercise Instructor in Pilates, as recognised by CIMSPA.
You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to plan, deliver, and evaluate safe, effective Pilates sessions. Once qualified, you’ll be ready to lead unsupervised classes and unlock exciting job opportunities in the fitness industry.
This course is delivered through a blended learning model, combining online study with practical, in-person training days.
Start your journey today and inspire others through movement!
This course is for you if you want to turn your love for Pilates into a rewarding career. Whether you’re passionate about helping others improve their strength, flexibility, and wellbeing, or you’re looking to expand your skills as a fitness professional, this qualification gives you everything you need. You’ll learn how to plan and deliver safe, effective Pilates sessions with confidence, meet industry standards set by CIMSPA, and open doors to exciting opportunities as a certified Group Exercise Instructor.
What you’ll learn on this course:
- Anatomy and physiology – understand how the body works so you can design safe, effective exercise programmes for different clients.
- Professional skills – develop great communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills to create a positive experience for your clients.
- Health awareness – learn about common medically controlled conditions and how to adapt sessions for clients with these needs.
- Pilates principles – explore the fundamentals of Pilates and what makes it such an effective form of exercise.
- Session planning and delivery – gain the skills to plan, programme, and confidently lead Pilates sessions for individuals and groups.
To succeed on this course, you’ll need to attend all sessions and actively participate in both practical and theory activities. You’ll be expected to practice your skills by planning and delivering Pilates sessions, while maintaining a professional attitude and demonstrating excellent communication and customer service throughout. Completing all assessments, including written tasks and practical demonstrations, is essential to show your knowledge and competence.
Completing this course opens the door to exciting opportunities as an employed or self-employed Yoga Instructor. You’ll also have the chance to progress your skills with further training at the same or higher levels.
This qualification is your first step toward a rewarding career in the fitness and wellbeing industry.
To join this course, you should have a genuine interest in fitness and wellbeing, along with a commitment to learning and developing your skills. While there are no formal academic requirements, you’ll need to be physically able to take part in practical Pilates sessions and have good communication skills to work effectively with others. Previous experience in exercise or group fitness is helpful but not essential—enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are what matter most.
This course gives you the knowledge and practical skills to meet the industry’s minimum standards for working in your chosen role. It’s designed to help you take that first step into employment within the fitness sector or expand your current scope of practice by adding new skills and opportunities.
