This is your opportunity to structure your life just how you have always wanted it.
100% ONLINE means flexibility to start learning at any time from anywhere in the world. As one of the fastest growing and leading Pilates training companies out there, we have created a fun, practical and in depth Pilates matwork training program by putting our passion, love and experience into our courses so you can start teaching as soon as you graduate.
WHY BODY ATHLETICA?
- Comprehensive study covering the theory of Pilates and the basics of breathing, alignment to advanced exercises.
- Learn effective cueing and teaching skills
- Learn how to become an awesome instructor creating your own vibe and take our self reflection assessment to continue to grow as an instructor.
- learn variations for beginners, pregnancy and injuries as well as mortifications for advanced clients.
- Practice your teaching skills including hands on adjustments.
- learn about common injuries.
- Relaxed and stress free learning environment with a modern functional Pilates style of teaching.
- Unlimited support throughout your course.
- Possibility of mentorship after your course.
- Learn over 100 exercises.
- Learn how to incorporate Pilates props to progress your exercises and to add a creative touch to your classes.
- learn how to format your 45-60 minute classes.
Course Structure
Our online Pilates matwork teacher training course take you through 150 hours of our pilates party! Just so you know whats involved lets take a quick look.
- 10 hours of pre-course personal pilates classes (experience)
- 50 hours of foundation theory including anatomy and physiology self study via our online student portal
- 10 observation hours in studio or online.
- 30 hours of teaching practice in a mat pilates setting.
- 30 hours Self Mastery of repertoire (participation in classes, learning by self) in a mat pilates setting.
- 1 hour of assessment (both online quizzes and video recording submission).
Internationally Registered Training
Our teacher training in registered with International Sports Science Association (ISSA) so you can be sure that you’re receiving an internationally recognised qualification that allows you to teach anywhere in the world.
Course Curriculum
- Anatomy Course Learning Objectives
- What are the six levels of structural organisation?
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Basics of Thermoregulation
- Nervous System
- Endocrine and Digestive Systems
- Skeletal System (14:43)
- Muscles (29:20)
- Planes and Axes of Movement
- Anatomical Terminology
- Injuries
- Anatomy Quiz
- Designing a Pilates Class
- Exercise Breakdown
- How to detect poor technique
- Pilates Class Programming and Class Template
- Layering, Flow and Intensity (7:17)
- Before You Class
- Create Your Class Vibe
- Music (2:28)
- Communication
- Performing Physical Corrections
- Finishing The Class
- Reflecting on Your own Practice
- Progressions With Weights
- Pilates for Pregnancy (19:11)
- Customer Service, Duty of Care and Health and Safety
- Assessing the Client
- Practice What You Preach
- Toetaps (1:53)
- Lower Abdominal Leg Movements (6:27)
- Single Leg Extensions (1:00)
- Leg Circles (1:23)
- Chest Lift (1:41)
- Chest Lift Feet In Tabletop (1:02)
- Abdominal Curl With Ring Between Ankles (0:56)
- Chest Lift with Oblique Rotation (1:14)
- Chest Lift with Oblique Rotation Feet In Tabletop (1:12)
- Bicycle Legs (2:13)
- Criss Cross (1:43)
- Supine Spine Twist (Pendulum) (2:13)
- Nutcracker (2:46)
- Single Leg Stretch (1:10)
- Hundreds (1:08)
- Hamstring Pull 1 + 2 + 3 (1:08)
- Beats (1:05)
- Hundred Preparation (0:56)
- The Roll Up (1:27)
- Rolling Like A Ball (1:13)
- Spine Stretch (0:56)
- Double Leg Stretch (1:14)
- Single Leg Stretch (1:12)
- Saw (1:13)
- Corkscrew (1:45)
- Teaser Prep (0:59)
- Control Balance (1:18)
- Jack Knife (1:02)
- Hip Circles Prep (1:23)
- Side Bend (1:12)
- Teaser 1 + 2 (2:31)
- Side Plank Thread The Needle (1:06)
- Abdominals With Pilates Ball (4:01)
- Side Lying Obliques (2:35)
- Donkey Kick (0:52)
- Hip Extension Straight Leg (0:44)
- Hinges (2:19)
- Kneeling Side Kick (1:27)
- Side Kneeling (Side to Side) (1:30)
- Horse Kick and Horse Kick Sidekick (2:35)
- Kneeling Triceps (1:10)
- Plank On The Knees (1:00)
- Plank on the Feet (1:23)
- Push Up On The Knees (1:35)
- Push Up On The Feet (1:16)
- Front Support
- Leg Pull Front (0:45)
- Hip Abduction With Bent Knee
- Plank and Strike (0:55)
- Cat Stretch
- Rest Pose (1:15)
- Breathe Flow (0:33)
- Roll Down Stretch (1:45)
- Hamstring Stretch (1:14)
- Pigeon Pose Stretch (1:57)
- Figure 4 Glute Stretch (0:59)
- Hip Flexor Stretch (1:09)
- Kneeling Quad Stretch (2:08)
- Mermaid Stretch (2:23)
- Back Stretch (1:01)
- Spiral Stretch (1:15)
- Chest Stretch (1:37)
- Neck Stretch (1:00)
Take a Sneak Peak into our training
Watch a preview of one of our exercise demonstrations.
Body Athletica
Body Athletica was founded by Julia Bauer an Australian Pilates and Barre instructor who has taught Pilates and barre all around the world and is passionate about transforming people's lives and EMPOWERING them to create a life they love.
Together with her highly experienced team of trainers along with partner studios, Body Athletica delivers fun, affordable and effective teacher training courses for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have support?
Yes! You will have access to ongoing support! Our lead trainers will be at the ready to answer any questions you have every step of the way.
When Can I start?
Start anytime! Want the choice of flexibility so you can choose your own start date and work at your own pace? We offer the flexibility to complete you course either during selected course dates or one on one privately when convenient for you.
What Do I Get?
Imagine having comprehensive content at your finger tips. Videos of every exercice, practice teaching and review information, everything you need to be equipped to teach your Pilates - Your way! All this equals a training experience that is exceptional that will provide you as the learner with a deep and thorough knowledge base.
What are the prerequisites?
You will need a basic understanding of anatomy or previous anatomy course completion.
To prepare for your course we suggest you attend at least 10 Pilates classes in person or online.
I don't have previous anatomy experience.
Don’t panic add our anatomy course to get you up to date with all things anatomy as it relates to your barre or Pilates course.
In general
Your course is structured with a mix of online and face-to-face training covering exercise, how to program a class, how to adapt for injury or progress for advanced clients and how to teaching finding your vibe and style of teaching.
How long do I have access to the course?
Your enrolment entitles you to 6 months unlimited access.
Want access longer? We suggest printing your manuals and take notes so you can reference them forever!
