Pilates Coach Mat Certification
Pilates Coach Mat Certification
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why NAFC Pilates Coach Mat Certification
In these Mat courses, students develop, execute and teach the historic exercises of Pilates’ Matwork training. Refine your understanding of the body, movement efficiency along with a deeper understanding of proper form and function to ensure student safety at all training levels. Specific instruction on modifications and adjustments, as well as safety and teaching strategies are detailed. Through the education gained in this course, students are able to teach a variety of exercises that can be adapted for practically any level client.
PILATES COACH MAT CERTIFICATION OPTIONS
- PILATES COACH MAT CERTIFICATION: Mat 1*
- PILATES COACH MAT CERTIFICATION: Mat 2
*Prerequisites: Pilates Coach: Foundations of Movement
1. PILATES COACH MAT CERTIFICATION: Mat 1
CEC – NAFC: 1.80 ACE: 1.80
This Mat 1 course is the foundation to begin Pilates and prepares students to develop, execute and teach the historic exercises of Pilates Mat-work training. Learn to instruct as a critical-thinking trainer capable of understanding the anatomy of a particular exercise and purpose of each movement.
Understand:
- Pilates exercises and their purpose
- Learn the foundational exercises you will need to teach
- How to activate all core muscles
- How to apply breath control with all three planes of movement to achieve different results
What's Included:
- Convenience: Study online at times and places that fit your busy schedule.
- Online Testing: Take your certification exam whenever you’re ready with NAFC’s encrypted, electronically proctored online testing.
- Unlimited Educational Support: If you have questions about the course materials, contact us!
- Customer Support: Support both before and after you become certified.
- Accreditation: NAFC is proud to be accredited by IACET and affiliated with NBFE.
Through the Pilates Coach: Mat 1 Certification, students will:
- Learn how to instruct as a critical-thinking trainer capable of understanding the anatomy of particular exercises and purpose of each movement.
- Identify and execute exercise progressions.
- Utilize form safety checks for exercise.
- Cue and perform over 20 Pilates mat-work exercises.
Upon registration, students will receive:
- A student interactive manual with images for each exercise
- Videos for each exercise
- A master class
- A model class design plan
- Anatomy and Physiology Module to include:
-PDF Manual
-17 video lectures with animation
-6 memory games to help you retain the knowledge
Steps to course completion:
- Successful completion of an online theory exam
- Submission of a video for evaluation
- Successful completion of a live or a virtual practical evaluation
- 30-minute consultation
- Submission of 20 practical log hours
- Submission of CPR/AED certification
*Prerequisites: Pilates Coach: Foundations of Movement
When Purchased Individually
$249.00
When Bundled with: Foundations of Movement
$399.00
1. PILATES COACH MAT CERTIFICATION: Mat 2
CEC – NAFC: .80 ACE: .80
In Mat Level 2 students will focus and refine their understanding of the body and movement efficiency. Students will gain a deeper understanding of proper form and function to ensure student safety at all training levels. In addition, students will begin to utilize props and tools in their delivery of Pilates matwork instruction and will refine their instructional presentation of education to students.
Understand:
- Convenience: Study online at times and places that fit your busy schedule.
- Online Testing: Take your certification exam whenever you’re ready with NAFC’s encrypted, electronically proctored online testing.
- Unlimited Educational Support: If you have questions about the course materials, contact us!
- Customer Support: Support both before and after you become certified.
- Accreditation: NAFC is proud to be accredited by IACET and affiliated with NBFE.
Through the Pilates Coach: Mat 2 Certification, students will:
Mat level 2 is a continuation of level 1 using new tools to enhance sequencing and program design.
- Learn and experience the use of Pilates “tools” using Pilates Rings and mini balls.
- Open up a whole new concept of training with Tri-plane movement methodology.
- Turn exercise into dynamic functional movements that translate into everyday activities.
- Incorporate tools to train more effectively than with just a mat.
- Learn our innovative and unique approach to applied functional movement.
Upon registration, students will receive:
- A student interactive manual with images for each exercise
- Videos for each exercise
- A master class
- A model class design plan
Steps to course completion:
- Successful completion of an online theory exam
- Submission of a video evaluation
- 30-minute consultation
- Successful completion of a live or a virtual practical evaluation
- Submission of CPR/AED certification
*Prerequisites: Pilates Coach: Mat 1
When Purchased Individually
$249.00
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION COURSE OPTIONS/ADD ON’s
Foundations of Movement covers the principles and movement principles of the Pilates method along with the ‘Basic Exercise Movements’ that are the foundation of the method. The course provides a strong foundation for mat-work training which is necessary to not only understand but to also teach Pilates exercise classes that can be introduced in group exercise, small group training, and one-on-one training situations. This course offers an overview of the anatomy and physiology knowledge necessary to teach Pilates successfully.
Product Detail
Through the Foundations of Movement course, students will learn how to:
- Describe the Foundations of Movement for the Pilates method.
- Demonstrate how to teach the correct form for mat-based exercises.
- Identify core stabilizers and their functions.
- Explain the history of Joseph Pilates and the development of the Pilates method.
- Analyze the importance of the Pilates principles and how they are applied for optimal results.
- Describe safety and how to modify exercises for an individual or in a group setting.
- Teach and utilize these exercises in personal training and group fitness settings.
- Demonstrate safety and how to modify exercises for each individual in a group setting.
- Gain a new perspective in training that will enhance your knowledge and skillset as an exercise professional.
- Be able to offer your clients something new!
Feel free to contact an NAFC Career Consultant for help in selecting the best option for you.
* This course is a pre-requisite to the Mat Level 1, and Reformer 1 courses.
When Purchased Individually
$150.00
When Bundled with: Mat 1
$349.00
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NAFC virtual workshops offer the same level of education and training as our live workshops but allow you to take the workshop home with you and conveniently stream on your computer or device.
Product Detail
NAFC now offers virtual certification workshops that you can attend whenever it’s convenient for you.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of practical application techniques and core concepts. Most students learn and retain information at a higher level through audio/visual demonstration and explanation. For this reason, NAFC has always recommended attending one of our live workshops. However, if attending a live workshop is not convenient for you, then enrolling in a virtual workshop is the answer!
Let our expert trainers and instructors visually guide you as they demonstrate hands-on skills and pro-tips that will prepare you for your practical exam and your career.
When Purchased Individually for: Mat 1
$150.00
When Purchased Individually for: Mat 2