Mat Pilates Instructor

Learn how to improve the health and well-being of others through the practice of Pilates. Become a qualified mat Pilates Instructor with the Virgin Active Academy.

Course cost: £1,150

Course highlights

  • Designed by the UK Head of Pilates
  • High volume, practical face-to-face training
  • Train using our state-of-the-art facilities

What can I teach?

  • Once you've completed the course you can teach mat Pilates
  • Successfully run your own Pilates classes within a group studio setting

What's in it for me?

  • Become eligible to interview for Virgin Active training
  • Vacancies at selected clubs upon successful completion
  • Earn £23 to £40 per class depending on location

Why become a certified Pilates instructor?

Created by the Head of Pilates at Virgin Active UK, this introductory training programme will teach you everything you need to know about Pilates. During the course, you will master an extensive repertoire of exercises.  

Blending traditional Pilates principles and modern functional exercises, you will leave the course with high-quality coaching techniques and delivery methods that will not only empower you to create exceptional Pilates classes but also exceed industry expectations and standards.

Why take your Pilates course with Virgin Active Academy?

  • Take your career to the next level as you learn how to teach others in a group exercise setting. 
  • Discover how to integrate the Pilates principles into the practice in a fun and engaging way.  
  • Become a certified Pilates instructor with expert knowledge of the core exercises and stretches.
  • Activate the skills and knowledge to successfully deliver a beginner, intermediate and advanced Pilates class meeting the required coaching and delivery standards of the course.

How will the course be assessed?

You will be assessed through a combination of face-to-face practical and multiple choice theory exam. A written programming assessment will also need to be submitted via email.

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Upcoming dates Speak to a member of our team about enrolling on to our mat Pilates instructor course today.

Cost: £1,150 (payable in full or in instalments).

This course is a total of 8 face-to-face days. 4 weekends with the course assessment taking place on the fourth weekend. The course runs between 9:00am-5:00pm at Mansion House in London.

Upcoming dates:

  • January start - Sat/Sun

    20/21 Jan, 10/11 Feb, 2/3 & 23/24 Mar


  • February start - Sat/Sun

    17/18 Feb, 16/17 Mar, 6/7 & 27/28 April


  • April start - Sat/Sun

    20/21 April, 11/12 May, 1/2 & 22/23 June


  • May start - Sat/Sun

    25/25 May, 15/16 June, 6/7 & 27/28 July

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