Turn your love of Pilates into a career. The Level 3 Pilates Mat course qualifies you to plan and teach mat-based Pilates classes — one of the fastest-growing formats in fitness — with flexible ways to study, 40 hours of tutor support every week, and a recognised qualification you can build a class timetable, or a private client base, around.
One nationally recognised qualification, six units, and everything you need to plan and lead safe, effective Pilates mat classes for individuals and groups.
Pilates has gone from niche to everywhere — and qualified instructors are in serious demand. The Level 3 Pilates Mat course gives you the knowledge, understanding and practical skills to plan, instruct, demonstrate and evaluate mat-based Pilates sessions, so you can teach with confidence in gyms, studios and beyond.
You’ll learn the anatomy and physiology behind safe movement, how to support clients, and how to programme and deliver effective Pilates sessions. It’s a nationally recognised RQF qualification, and it stands on its own or sits perfectly alongside an existing fitness or instructing career — opening up flexible, well-paid work you can shape around your life.
This course is the perfect fit if you're:
Passionate about Pilates and want to qualify to teach it
A fitness instructor or PT looking to add Pilates classes to your offering
Wanting flexible, well-paid work teaching classes or private clients
Looking to work in studios, gyms, wellbeing programmes or retreats
Planning to specialise further with Reformer Pilates
The Level 3 Pilates Mat course is made up of 6 units, blending theory with practical teaching skills:
By the end, you'll be able to prepare, instruct, demonstrate and evaluate a full Pilates mat work session while maintaining health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment.
Not sure which suits you? Call our team on 01772 910 950 and we'll help you choose.
Study at your own pace with a live webinar induction, interactive e-learning platform, full course resource manual pack, live practical webinar teaching and a dedicated student support team. Assessed through coursework and practical video assessments.
Combine online coursework with face-to-face practical learning at one of our venues, giving you group teaching experience, a dedicated tutor and no fees for assessment resubmissions.
There are no formal prerequisites for the Level 3 Pilates Mat course. You'll just need basic communication skills and to be at least 16 years old.
The Level 3 Pilates Mat qualification is a nationally recognised RQF qualification awarded by Focus Awards, an Ofqual-regulated awarding body. On completion you'll be able to get insured as a qualified Pilates instructor and teach in the UK or abroad.
A Pilates qualification opens up flexible, rewarding work in one of fitness's most in-demand areas. Our graduates go on to teach freelance classes in gyms and health clubs, work in dance schools and colleges, deliver wellbeing programmes, teach in exclusive Pilates studios, and work overseas in retreats, resorts and on cruise ships — as well as taking private one-to-one clients.
Teach group classes, private clients, or both.
Studios, gyms, retreats and resorts — in the UK or abroad.
Progress to Reformer Pilates to teach the premium, equipment-based format.
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Flexible ways to study, 40 hours of weekly tutor support, and our team behind you the whole way. Take the first step today.
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