APPI Pilates Matwork Certification

APPI Pilates Matwork Certification

15th - 20th Sept 2024

APPI Equipment Certification Series

06th - 13th Oct 2024

The APPI Pilates Matwork Certification is open to anyone from any background.

This course offers an unparalleled level of content across its 6 days curriculum + 19 hours Online. You will learn over 100 Pilates exercises, all based on APPI’s unique approach to understanding movement and how to teach movement to clients of all levels of abilities. On completion of the course you will be fully equipped to teach group Pilates Matwork classes and 1:1 sessions from beginner exercises to advanced level exercises.

For those with any background with no Pilates experience.

You'll Learn

The APPI Pilates Matwork Certification course is one of the most in depth teacher training programs in the world. During the course, you will learn over 100 exercises, many exclusive to the APPI and its unique method. Importantly, you will not only learn the vast array of Pilates exercises but you will also learn these key components:

✔ Masterclasses by our degree level tutors on each and every day of your course

✔ In depth targeted anatomy and physiology lectures by our degree level tutors

✔ Exclusive to APPI, our surface anatomy module whereby you will learn to see, touch and analyse the anatomy on each other. These surface anatomy workshops are usually taught on Physiotherapy degree courses but are now part of the APPI’s Pilates Matwork Certification course.

Course schedule

The hybrid course was designed to allow students to complete the anatomy modules online in self-study, with all practical exercises being taught in-person at our studio. You will have a total of 6 studio days and 19 self-study hours. You will have immediate access to the online self-study, with the in-person days being attended as scheduled.

Intensive Hybrid – How your course is structured?

Pre Course Online Modules 1 (At Home Study)

14 hours pre-recorded online content
Theory: History of Pilates, The history and development of the APPI Method,
Practical and theory: The 5 key elements of Pilates Practice
Anatomy Theory: Joint planes of movement and joint movement review, The Spine, Hip and Pelvis, Knee, foot and ankle, Neck, shoulder and Upper Limb
Practical Surface Anatomy: The Spine, Hip and Pelvis, Knee, foot and ankle, Neck, shoulder and Upper Limb
Theory: Elements of teaching exercise and class set up, How to structure a Pilates Class, The role of the Pilates Teacher
Practical: Initial sessions and Postural Assessments

Course Online Modules 2 (At Home Study)

5 hours pre-recorded online content
Theory: Developing your Pilates Service, How to plan a class
Anatomy: Theory Slings and Slings revisited
Teaching Skills: The Art of Imagery
Practical: Visual Imagery

**All lessons in this module must be complete before In Studio Module

In Studio Module 1

3 x days in studio practical with APPI Presenter

Practical: Pilates Class
Practical: The Fundamental Movements
Review of Anatomy: Part 1-4
Theory: Elements of teaching exercise and class set up, The Pilates Teaching Script, The Client registration and experience, How to plan goals with the client: (Session time, frequency and requirements)
Practical: Beginner & Intermediate Pilates Exercises
Review: Postural Assessment and Initial sessions
Practical: Group Teaching Practice

In Studio Module 2

3 x days in studio practical with APPI Presenter

Practical: Pilates Class
Practical: Stretching Techniques
Review of Anatomy: Part 1-4
Practical: Intermediate & Advance Pilates Exercises
Practical: Warm Up, Cool Down, Standing and Seated Exercises
Review: Visual Imagery, Sequence and Exercise
Practical: Group Teaching Practice
Examination Preparation: Review of all exercises

APPI Matwork Certification Exam

Once you have completed all courses, as well as your certification logbook requirements you can sit the APPI Matwork Comprehensive Exam. Upon successful completion of APPI certification requirements, you will become an APPI Matwork Pilates certified instructor.

Further Information

Anyone without previous Pilates experience.

We recommend taking 10 Pilates classes before attending the course.

Up to 30 days after a purchase transaction date the consumer can apply for a refund of a purchase if they wish, with the following administration fees are applicable:

20% of the total purchase price

After 30 days of the transaction no refunds are applicable.

If the purchase transaction is in relation to a specific course start date that is within 30 days of the purchase transaction the above terms are not applicable and no refunds will be given.

APPI Pilates Matwork Course Requirements

Certification requires completion of the APPI Pilates Matwork Certification course, completion of observation hours, self-practice, self-study and practice teaching.

The APPI expects the recommended additional course work to be completed and documented in this portfolio. The additional course work prescribed is crucial for the development of experienced, analytical and confident instructors.

You will be required to submit your completed portfolio together with your exam.

Once you have completed your (6 studio days +19 self-study hours) and all the requirements of your log book, you will be eligible to take your Matwork Comprehensive exam. Your exam is a two part exam that consists of the following:

60 minute online theory exam
30 minute video-submission practical exam.

More details about your exam requirement will be explained to you on the course.

Pre-course attendance at Pilates classes/or one to one sessions - 10 Hours

It is crucial for you to experience Pilates as a client/patient yourself. In order to be a good Pilates instructor, you will need to attend regular classes or one to one sessions yourself. You must complete a minimum of 10 hours of either Pilates classes or one to one sessions yourself prior to attending the class instructor course.

Contact tutorial hours and supervised teaching - 104 Hours

This is the total number of attendance hours within the Matwork Comprehensive course. Any contact tutorial hours missed must be made up by the course participant.

Observation - 20 Hours

Includes learning by observing other Pilates Instructors teaching. You can complete your observation hours by observing Online Classes, live-stream or in-person classes

Practice teaching - 30 Hours

Time should be dedicated to practice teaching the Pilates movements. We recommend teaching friends and family throughout your course.

Self-practice - 50 Hours

Time should also be reserved for self-practice. Pilates teaching evolves through self-experience and exploration.

APPI Pilates Matwork Certification + Equipment Certification Series

Course Fee : RM30000 (Early Bird RM24000)

APPI Pilates Matwork Certification

Course Fee : RM12000 (Early Bird RM9600)

APPI Equipment Certification Series

Course Fee : RM20000 (Early Bird RM16000)

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Our Presenter

Our presenters are industry-leading and extremely passionate clinicians who put their skills into practice every day with the general and special populations, with some working at our APPI clinics centres in London. They use the content that they teach you on a daily basis in their own working environments every single day with their own clients and in their own clinics. What they teach you on your course is being taught from daily practice and experience, not just in theory.