Pilates Teacher Training with Sports Rehabilitation

The Pilates Teacher Training Course is designed to enable the learner to develop the personal qualities, knowledge, confidence and skills required to progress and pursue a career as a Pilates Teacher and Massage Therapist in a variety of settings. This unique course combines Pilates Teacher Training with sports massage therapies, body conditioning and exercise.  The course allows students to achieve the following qualifications:

• ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Pilates Teaching (iSP3D29 603/4485/4)
• ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage (iSP3D32 603/4501/9)
• QQI Component Award Level 5

Course Content

• Programming a Pilates Teaching Session
• Delivering a Pilates Teaching Session
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Professional practice in sports massage
• Sports massage treatments
• Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
• Physiotherapy Assistant (QQI)
• Sports and Exercise Injury Prevention (QQI) – Optional

Course Features and Facilities

• Supervised Teaching Practice
• Practical Pilates Mat classes
• Small equipment classes
• Learners will deliver Pilates classes inside and outside the college
• Massage Studio
• Work experience in a variety of settings
• Large mirrored Pilates studio with sprung floor

Employment Opportunities

• Setting up your own Pilates Teaching business
• Working in sports clubs, leisure centres, gyms, alternative therapy clinics, health centres or Spas.
• Setting up in private practice as a Sports/Holistic Massage Therapist

Duration: One Year – September to May

Course content

• Programming a Pilates Teaching Session
• Delivering a Pilates Teaching Session
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Professional practice in sports massage
• Sports massage treatments
• Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
• Physiotherapy Assistant (QQI)
• Sports and Exercise Injury Prevention (QQI) – Optional
• Practical Pilates Mat classes
• Small equipment classes

Entry requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements

The Pilates Teaching and Somatic studies course is designed to enable the learner to develop the personal qualities, knowledge, confidence and skills required to progress and pursue a career as a Pilates teacher in a variety of settings. This unique course combines Pilates teacher training with body conditioning, nutrition and exercise. Learners will also develop the skills to incorporate Barre routines into their teaching practice.

• QQI Level 6: Sport, Recreation & Exercise 6M5147
• ITEC Diploma in Pilates Teaching 600/1651/6
• Recognised for membership by REPS Ireland – Register of Exercise Professionals
• Duration: One Year Full-Time – September to May