• Required Reading: ‘Pilates’ Return to Life through Contrology’ by Joseph Pilates. Note: This book is not included with registration, and must be read prior the certification live learning sessions.

• Completion of our Anatomy Foundations certification | 21 hours, On-Demand

Upon completing our Mat Pilates Certification, you will confidently be able to:

• Understand the history, goals, and principles of Pilates.

• Recognize and address racism within the Pilates industry and commit to ongoing anti-racism education.

• Demonstrate how to create inclusive spaces for Black and non-Black People of Color.

• Create a safe space for clients of various abilities.

• Apply knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics, including the skeletal and muscular systems, to the practice and teaching of Pilates.

• Conduct subjective, postural, and movement assessments for clients.

• Provide hands on adjustments with consent.

• Design effective Mat Pilates class plans for both group and private sessions.

• Cue, modify, and progress over 100 Mat Pilates exercises with clarity and precision.

• Teach group Mat Pilates classes confidently in both in-person and virtual formats.

• Adapt Pilates exercises for common injuries and approach real-life case studies with assurance.

• Be an intuitive, professional, and successful Pilates teacher and approach real life case studies with confidence.

• Complete all online coursework in your Learning Pathway

• Live Virtual Certification Workshops | 40 hours, Zoom

• Self Study (Participation, Self Practice, & Self-Directed Learning) | 50 hours

• Observation | 30 hours

• Practice Teaching (Self Directed) | 40 hours

• Online Exam | 2 hours

• Practical Test Out | 1 hour

Total: 163 hours

• Access to all required online courses via SPRING. Movement’s Education Portal (LearnUpon), including interactive, self-paced content and learning pathways.

• Mat Pilates Certification Manuals | Digital Copies (Printable)

• 40 Live Zoom Workshop Hours

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training hosted by third party educator

• Unlimited complimentary access to the SPRING. Movement | Mat Pilates Exercise Video Library for 12 months

• Complimentary unlimited access to ERP Online for 12 months, including over 400 on demand videos and virtual classes

• Practice quizzes, knowledge checks, and study tips included in the online courses.

• Preparation guide to Test Out successfully, including access to the Practical Exam marking rubric.

• Ongoing administrative support.

• A safe and inclusive community

• Private mentoring available to all SPRING. Movement Teacher Training Program students at a discounted rate.

• Official Online Exam (2 hours)

• Official Virtual Practical Exam (1 hour) with a SPRING. educator

• Apply online.

• Once your application has been approved, you will receive an email with certification enrollment details, including payment options.

• 7 days prior to the commencement of the certification, you’ll be provided with details to access our online Education Portal which contains the Learning Pathway for this certification.

• Complete all certification prerequisites prior to the certification commencement date, including reading ‘Return to Life’ by Joseph Pilates and our Anatomy Foundations Certification.

• Learn how to be a Mat Pilates teacher

• Complete all online coursework and attend 100% of live learning sessions

• Receive your Certificate of Attendance: Awarded to all students who successfully complete the online coursework and attend 100% of the live learning sessions. Note: this does not certify you to teach Mat Pilates.

• Complete all Self Study, Observation, and Practice Teaching hours.

• Submit your logbook.

• Successfully complete our DEI training.

• Complete the Online Test Out.

• Schedule the Practical Test Out and review the marking criteria.

• Complete the virtual Practical Test Out.

• Receive your certificate:

  • A digital Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all participants who successfully test out within 12 months.

• Congratulations! You’ve successfully completed your Mat Pilates Certification and are now eligible to take our Reformer Pilates & Jumpboard Certification.