YMCA
Level 3
QN: 610/4340/0
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YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by YMCA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 333 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
YMCA
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
333 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy and Physiology for exercise and fitness professionals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand anatomical terminology
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the skeletal system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the muscular system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the cardiovascular system
- Understand classification, structure, and function of the respiratory system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the nervous system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the endocrine system
- Understand the structure and function of the digestive system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the energy systems
- Understand the interrelationship between the anatomical and physiological systems
- Understand lifespan changes which affect the body system, health, and wellbeing
- Understand the effects of exercise on body systems
2
Anatomy and physiology for Pilates and yoga professionals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand anatomical terminology
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the skeletal system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the muscular system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the cardiovascular system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the respiratory system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the nervous system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the endocrine system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the energy systems
- Understand the interrelationship between the anatomical and physiological systems
- Understand lifespan changes which affect the body system, health, and wellbeing
- Understand how physical activity, movement and exercise affect the body systems
3
Health awareness and lifestyle management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand components of a healthy lifestyle and factors that affect health
- Understand principles of nutrition and healthy eating
- Understand a range of health conditions and medically controlled diseases influenced by lifestyle
- Understand psychological factors influencing lifestyle and behaviour change
- Understand theories and strategies to support positive behaviour change
4
Health awareness and lifestyle management for Pilates professionals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of health screening and risk stratification prior to participation
- Be able to use information to risk stratify clients and provide appropriate advice regarding participation
5
Health screening, risk stratification and scope of practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of health screening and risk stratification prior to exercise
- Be able to use information to risk stratify clients and provide appropriate advice regarding participation in exercise
6
Plan, deliver and evaluate Pilates matwork sessions and programmes sessions and programmes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to screen and assess individuals prior to participation in Pilates sessions or programmes
- Understand how to plan, design and deliver Pilates mat
- work sessions and programmes to meet participants needs
- Understand how to monitor and review Pilates mat
- work sessions and programmes
- Be able to plan and prepare for Pilates mat
- Be able to instruct group Pilates mat
- Be able to instruct one-to-one Pilates mat
- Be able to monitor and review Pilates sessions and programmes and reflect on practice
7
Providing a positive customer experience to exercise and fitness participants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to maximise the customer experience in an exercise and fitness environment
- Understand how to maintain health, safety and welfare in an exercise and fitness environment
- Understand professional practice in the exercise and fitness sector
- Understand business processes and information technology that can support an exercise and fitness business
8
Providing a positive customer experience to support a Pilates business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to maximise the customer experience in an exercise and fitness environment
- Understand how to maintain health, safety and welfare in an exercise and fitness environment
- Understand professional practice in the exercise and fitness sector
- Understand business processes and information technology that can support a Pilates business
9
The history, origins, and fundamentals of the Pilates method
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the origins and fundamentals of Pilates
- Be able to practice and evaluate own performance of Pilates mat
- work exercises
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/4340/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- YMCA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2024