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Overview

This qualification is appropriate for those who, having achieved the Level 2 Certificate in Exercise and Fitness (or comparable industry award), wish to progress to an advanced level in a Mat-based Pilates context.

The qualification is aimed at candidates of 18 years and over. Whilst candidates younger than 18 are not barred, it is likely they will experience difficulty in obtaining the personal liability insurance cover needed to work in this area.

Qualification aims

This qualification specifically aims to:

• Recognise candidates' understanding of advanced fitness instructing in a Mat-based Pilates context
• Develop candidates' level of interpersonal skills when dealing with Mat-based Pilates instructing issues
• Provide accreditation for the essential knowledge and understanding needed by a competent employee in an advanced Mat-based Pilates instructor role
• To build upon candidates' knowledge of anatomy and physiology acquired at Level 2 to an advanced level
• To develop candidates' ability to plan and deliver Mat-based Pilates sessions to the standard required by the industry
• To enable candidates to develop knowledge of health and safety issues in the exercise and fitness industry
• To provide an access route to the Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise.