MATWORK PILATES 
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Time to hit the Mat! This Matwork Instructor Course has been designed to give you both the knowledge and the practical ability to become such a well-rounded and inspiring Pilates teacher. Joint the millions of Mat Pilates instructors worldwide who understand the legacy of Joseph's original apparatus

Renowned Perth trainers Rachel Usher & Isaac Campbell combine 25+ years of experience, with up to date evidence and plenty of practical learning in this nationally recognised course.

Like our Reformer course, this course has been enriched with and ever updated repository of current scientific information. We infuse the latest research and science into all the teaching points. We combine engaging online learning theory with plenty of face to face practical sessions. 

It's time! Turn your passion into such a rewarding career, and learn how to help other people by becoming a confident, impressive and inspiring Pilates Instructor.

MATWORK PILATES INSTRUCTION

  • Delivery: Online and Face-to-face Learning
  • Weekends: 5 Weekends
  • Assessments: Practical and Written
  • No hidden fees!
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UPCOMING INTAKES

  JANUARY 2025 DATES: FILLING UP FAST!
Compulsory Prerequisite face to face weekend (unless completed in prior 12 months): February 8th & 9th 
Matwork Course dates: February 22nd, 23rd, March 8th, 9th, 22nd, 23rd, April 5th, 6th

  SEPTEMBER 2025 DATES:
Compulsory Prerequisite face to face weekend (unless completed in prior 12 months): September 21st, 22nd
Matwork Course dates: October 11th, 12th, 25th, 26th, November 8th, 9th, 29th, 30th


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EARLYBIRD PRICE: $2700 (Expires 01/12/24)
FULL PRICE: $2900

EARLYBIRD PAYMENT PLAN:
$450 Deposit and 6 fortnightly payments of $375 

Course overview
  • History of Pilates
  • Comprehensive Anatomy
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Human Movement & Motor Learning
  • Biomechanics
  • Pain & Injuries
  • The Biopsychosocial Model
  • Untangling Posture 
  • Teaching and Communication Skills
  • Pre & Postnatal Pilates
  • Client Screening
  • Comprehensive Mat Repertoire
  • Programming, Cueing and Modifications
  • And much more!
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PRACTICAL HOURS

  20 HOURS OF OBSERVATION

 30 HOURS OF PRACTICE TEACHING
 30 HOURS OF SELF-MASTERY
Hamstrings:
  • Biceps Femoris
  • Semitendinosis
  • Semimembranosis
 TRAINING LOCATION: ESSENCE PILATES SOUTH PERTH
But wait, theres more!

POST GRAD...

Enjoy tuning in to our monthly Trainer Talks. The sessions allow you to talk to your teacher trainers and ask any questions, whether it be about repertoire, a client with unusual pathology, or some advice on the Pilates career.
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 Plus enjoy a evergreen 10% discount on all all Continued Education, Workshops and Masterclasses for TPL Alumni
 Ongoing membership to TPL Facebook Group
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FAQ's

WHAT ARE THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THIS COURSE?

There are multiple practical and theoretical assessments throughout this course to help guarantee that you feel confident in all the learning areas. There is also a final assessment comprising theory and practical skills plus a program submission so that you can teach highest level ready for the industry!

CAN I DO MY HOURS OF OBSERVATION AND PRACTISE TEACHING ONLINE?

Yes, you can do some of your hours online however, we do recommend that you complete someone face-to-face as this office are rich experience. If you need help connecting to a studio four hours and practise teaching, we can help you with this. 

DO I NEED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL THE WEEKENDS?

Yes, 100% attendance rate is necessary to pass this course. If you want unable to attend, you must complete a make up session with your trainers to ensure that no content goes missed. Please note, additional make up sessions incur extra fees. See our full terms and conditions for more information.

DO I NEED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL THE WEEKENDS?

Yes, 100% attendance rate is necessary to pass this course. If you want unable to attend, you must complete a make up session with your trainers to ensure that no content goes missed. Please note, additional make up sessions incur extra fees. See our full terms and conditions for more information.

WHAT IF I ALSO WANT TO TEACH REFORMER?

You'd like to teach Mat? This is wonderful! We love all Pilates apparatus. In fact, we even offer bundle discounts for those would like to learn multiple Pilates apparatuses. See a bundle page for more information about enrolling and saving some serious cash. 

IS IT WORTH IT?

Yes! Teaching Pilates is incredibly enriching and rewarding career. It has the ability to impact those individuals and large populations positively. Pilates also fits beautifully into many other careers and can compliment many different lifestyles. Whether you're a university student, returning to the workforce after having kids, trying to escape your 9-to-5, or just need to change, the career in Pilates could be really awesome! 

ARE THERE PRACTICAL HOURS I MUST COMPLETE OUTSIDE OF THE FACE TO FACE TRAINING?

 Yes, for this course you have to complete 20 hours of observation, 30 hours of practice teaching and 30 hours of self mastery prior to graduation. You can start these hours during your course and we will tell you more about this after your first face-to-face session. 

OUR PARTNER STUDIOS

I had such a lack of confidence and anxiety about the course before I began, but with Rach and Isaac's teacher training it helped me so much! They really take the time to break things down and give a deeper level of understanding, in such an accessible way. I’m so much more confident in myself and my teaching! Rachel and Isaac made the training so engaging and fun, it was hands down a life changing experience for me. Plus I’ve made some amazing friends Pilates friends I’ll have for life! - NARELLE DARMIN, TPL GRADUATE