Pilates Education
At My Academy the new home of MK Pilates, we take immense pride in providing exceptional educational courses in the art of Movement & Pilates. Our curriculum is meticulously designed, drawing from over four decades of rich experience, deep knowledge, and continuous innovation in the field. Every course we offer is more than just an educational journey; it's a holistic experience intended to foster understanding, skill development, and passion for Pilates. From beginner levels to advanced training, our courses ensure an enriching and comprehensive learning environment. As we've extended our reach to over 30 countries, our unwavering commitment to excellence continues to be the cornerstone of our work, helping us shape the future of Pilates teaching worldwide."
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Pilates Matwork Diploma
Embark on a transformative journey with our prestigious Matwork Diploma. This all-encompassing programme is meticulously designed to equip you with profound expertise in the world of teaching the Pilates Method. It builds from a robust course curriculum, placing a strong foundation in functional anatomy, client assessments, and client care, ensuring every trainee can confidently navigate the nuances of the Pilates Method.
It encapsulates both one-to-one and group classes, with a special emphasis on the original 34 exercises and their adaptations, catering to varying participant levels and abilities.
Our Matwork Diploma is more than a qualification – it's an invitation to join an elite level of Pilates teachers. So, let us guide you to mastery of Pilates and teaching, in a journey of growth and discovery where your potential meets our passion for both Pilates, and the education of its teachers.
Total Educational Credit: 320 hours
Cost £1800-2700.00
for individual course purchase fees please contact us directly.
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Pilates Apparatus Diploma
Continuing the educational path towards becoming a fully qualified Comprehensive Pilates Teacher, your next destination is the Studio Apparatus qualification. Prior commencement of the Matwork Diploma course curriculum forms the essential prerequisites for this stage.
The Studio Apparatus qualification is meticulously designed to facilitate the delivery of a Pilates Apparatus session catered towards healthy adults of all ages. Whether the sessions are one-to-one or in smaller group settings, the expectation is for teachers to effectively address and tailor their instructions to the individual needs and abilities of each client.
This qualification primarily employs the following apparatus:
· The Reformer
· Cadillac
· Wunda Chair
· Ladder Barrel
· Spine Corrector
Total Educational Credit: 332 hours
Cost £1500-£2850.00
for individual course purchase fees please contact us directly
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Pilates Comprehensive Diploma
The Comprehensive Diploma is an integration of two integral parts that, when combined, form the pinnacle of Pilates education. Comprising Pilates Matwork (320 hours), and Pilates Apparatus (332 hours), these elements offer an all-encompassing knowledge and skill set in Pilates teaching leading to the Pilates Comprehensive Diploma qualification.
Part 1 – Core Standards coupled with Pilates Matwork Diploma
Part 2 – Pilates Apparatus Diploma.
Upon completion of both parts, trainees are automatically awarded the coveted Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Diploma. By attaining the Comprehensive Diploma, instructors demonstrate their ability to adeptly guide clients from beginner to advanced levels, utilising both mat exercises and standard Pilates studio apparatus.
This comprehensive journey is a testament to the depth and breadth of learning encapsulated in this aspirational qualification.
Total Educational Credit: 588 hours
Cost £5550.00
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Pilates Therapy Courses
Explore therapeutic movement with our specialized Therapy Pilates courses. Empower yourself to work effectively within treatment teams, integrating Pilates as a vital element in health and recovery pathways. Our curriculum complements medical professionals like physiotherapists and osteopaths, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to client care.
The courses cover both Matwork and Apparatus, providing a versatile understanding of Pilates applied in a therapeutic context. From adapting exercises for different conditions to creating personalized programs for clients, we emphasize a profound, client-centered grasp of therapeutic Pilates.
To enrol, you should have prior training in both Matwork and Apparatus along with a solid current understanding of anatomy, ensuring a strong foundational knowledge. By completing these specialised Therapy Pilates courses, you'll make a significant difference in your clients' health journeys, embodying the holistic spirit of Pilates in a therapeutic setting.
SUPPLEMENTARY MODULES
Small Equipment​
Revolutionise your Pilates sessions with our Small Equipment Pilates course. Discover how to incorporate tools like stability balls, resistance bands, and foam rollers to add variety, challenge, and fun to your classes. This course teaches you to adapt and design exercises that enhance flexibility, strength, and core stability, providing your clients with a dynamic and impactful Pilates experience that keeps them coming back for more.
Secial Populations
Tailor your Pilates instruction to cater to special populations, including seniors, prenatal and postnatal clients, and those with specific health concerns. Our focused training empowers you with the knowledge and skills to design safe, effective, and compassionate Pilates programmes. Learn to make a meaningful difference in your clients' lives by supporting their health, wellness, and recovery journeys with targeted Pilates practices.
Functional Anatomy
Unravel the complexities of the human body with our Functional Anatomy for Pilates course. Gain a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology as it applies to Pilates, enhancing your ability to assess, adapt, and individualize exercises for optimal effectiveness. This course bridges the gap between theory and practice, ensuring you can create informed, safe, and impactful Pilates experiences tailored to each client's unique body and needs.
Michelle Selinger
United Kingdom
Michael and Malcolm are a delight to work with. Their constant stream of new ideas, interesting Facebook posts, technique workshop online classes and courses along with seminars and workshops from a host of varied world-class fitness professionals make me proud to be involved in their programmes.
Nicola Ogden Craggs,
United Kingdom
Michael and Malcolm give so much more than their knowledge. They share their passion, experience and enthusiasm. They are truly inspirational, always seeking to bring the best out in us as teachers and encouraging us to move forward with the Pilates method. I have learned so much from their training courses and am inspired daily in their online classes. They have changed the way I teach in such a positive way and given us a lovely community of teachers who support each other too. Thank you both.
Anneke Brummer,
The Netherlands
If you are looking for exceptional and professional Pilates Education look no further. Pilates is an exercise system like no other and MK Pilates fully understand.
Michael and Malcolm teach Pilates with outstanding technique, enthusiasm, guidance, respect and humor.
MK Pilates brought me to the next level of teaching and training and continue to do so.
Excellence in Pilates Education & Training
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