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Pilates Teacher Training including Wellbeing & Holistic Studies

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M5146

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 in a variety of settings. This unique course combines Pilates Teacher Training with holistic therapies, body conditioning, nutrition and exercise.

Award Name Diploma at UK Level 3
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body International Therapy Examination Council
NFQ Level
Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Diploma at UK Level 3 International Therapy Examination Council
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Sallynoggin, Dun Laoghaire
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time, September to May.

Entry Requirements

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

Careers / Further progression

Employment Opportunities:
• Setting up your own Pilates Teaching business
• Nutrition Advisor
• Working in sports clubs, leisure centres, gyms, alternative therapy clinics, health centres or Spas.

Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Community Health Services 5M4468
TU Dublin Tallaght, Applied Social Care G, Level 8, TU997

For more progression options view the course webpage - link below.
Also view www.cao.ie

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

All courses commence September 2024.

SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.

Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.

To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number

Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.

After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.

Further details are available via the Application Weblink.

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 in a variety of settings. This unique course combines Pilates Teacher Training with holistic therapies, body conditioning, nutrition and exercise.

Programming a Pilates Teaching Session
Delivering a Pilates Teaching Session
Knowing how to support your client in a Pilates Session
Health and Safety
Sports and Recreation Studies
Nutrition
Exercise and Fitness
Anatomy and Physiology
Reflexology
Massage
Personal Effectiveness
Work Experience

Course modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change.

5M5146 - Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies.

Awards:
QQI Level 5: Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 5M5146
ITEC Diploma in Pilates Teaching 603/4485/4

Course Features:
Supervised Teaching Practice
Practical Pilates Mat classes
Small equipment classes
Holistic workshops and guest speakers delivered by industry experts
Learners will deliver Pilates classes inside and outside the college
Work experience in a variety of settings

Course Facilities:
Large mirrored Pilates studio with sprung floor
Fully equipped complementary therapy room, fitness centre and gym

Coordinator: Karen Wignall
Email: karenwignall@scfe.ie

Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Sallynoggin, Dun Laoghaire
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider