Mat Teacher Training Program

When you sign up, you will receive recorded material to watch leading up to the course (or once you have paid in full) in your own time, ahead of the first weekend.  It will be essential that you watch these recordings a few times over before the first weekend.

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You will receive some free credits to join our weekly BASI UK online classes followed by tutorial so that you can start to immerse your body and mind in the work.

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Sat 24th Feb 9am – 1pm – via live Zoom call

Modules 1-2

You will get a recording of these live sessions.

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Sun 25th Feb 9am-1pm – via live Zoom call

Modules 3-4

You will get a recording of these live sessions.

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Sat 23rd Mar 9am -12pm – Via Live zoom call

Modules 5-6

You will get a recording of these live sessions.

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Sun 24th Mar 9am-12pm – via live zoom call

You will review all the exercises from modules 1-6 with a long class covering the repertoire

You will get a recording of these live sessions.

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The mat work course is a stepping stone to the full comprehensive course. It is advised for students who do not have the time or resources to study the comprehensive course, or for those in locations without adequate Pilates equipment.

The mat course is very affordable and introduces people to the foundations of Pilates. Students study the full complement of Mat Work exercises (basic to master level) and the integration of small apparatus into the program.

BASI encourages students to use this program as a springboard to the (CTTC).

Upon completion of the Mat course, you will be qualified to:

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Work according to the principles of Pilates and introducethem to clients and students

Assess posture and posture types, as well as detect posturaldeviations

Solve problems and provide effective exercise solutions tomany physical conditions

Compile comprehensive and safe Pilates Mat work programstailored to individual and group needs

Adapt a class to different settings and environments

Integrate small apparatus into a Mat class to achieveoptimum results

Use the BASI® Block System tosuccessfully administer Mat work classes

Analyze and understand the Pilates exercises based onanatomical and biomechanical principles

Demonstrate at a high level the vast repertoire of classicPilates exercises as well as a wide range of original BASI exercises

Modify exercises according to the needs and goals of theindividual

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Mat Course Syllabus

The course structure is modular. A student can make up or repeat each of the 6 modules (4-5 hours each) at any BASI Pilates host location around the world. Each module consists of practical and theoretical components.

Module 1, The Fundamentals

The principles, the pelvis, breathing, exercise description, historical overview, safety.

Module 2, Anatomy Part 1

Anatomy overview & terminology, joints, centre of gravity, cueing & imagery.

Module 3, Anatomy Part 2

Anatomical movement analysis, muscles, aerobic & anaerobic exercise, the BASI Block system.

Module 4, Posture Assessment

Principles of alignment, posture and posture assessment; types of faulty posture.

Module 5, Core Strength – Back & Abdominals

Core strength, effective exercise, contraindications for the spine, guidelines for successful teaching, being a teacher.

Module 6, Exercise Adaptation

Exercise adaptation, exercise progression, modifications to exercises, using small equipment, constructing a complete and comprehensive program.

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In addition to the academic study, students must complete the following hours of study: observation (15 hours, of which 80% can be done using BASI Interactive ), self-practice (40 hours, of which 80% can be done using BASI Interactive ) and student teaching (30 hours, of which 80% can be done using live online teaching platforms like Zoom or similar).  Your observation and personal practice are best done in a BASI setting, for your learning sake (your UK/Ireland host will allow you time for observation and you can book in with them for classes). If you have no access to BASI classes and don’t live near your host studio, then you can log hours in a non-BASI environment and then refer to BASI Interactive to check on what might be different and why.  Your teaching can be done at home or anywhere you can find friends or family willing to have you teach them.

Mat Course Exam Outline

At Module 4

Written Quiz (30 minutes) on all practical and theory work from Module 1 – 3.

Online, after completing all modules (or in the host studio if you prefer)

Final Written paper

Centralised testing

Demonstrate 4 exercises

Teach a half hour class

2 Hour written exam (done as above)

A summary of hours done to date

Your host will be able to give you more details about your exam venue and date options.

BASI Pilates Mat Course Costs

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All mat courses will still be at £1500 in total (excluding exams)

Course Cost (includes list below)

£1500

Tuition

£1385

Registration

£35

Manuals – digital

£80

Total to be paid in full 21 days prior to the start of the course or on a first come first served basis.  This amount excludes exam fees.  A hardcopy set of manuals can be purchased for £80.

Stepping UP!

Continuing with the Comprehensive Course after completion of the Mat Course.
Should a Mat Work graduate decide to continue on to the CTTC, the following financial terms apply:

A % of the amount paid for the Mat course (tuition) is deducted from the total Comprehensive course tuition fee.

The student also needs to pay the registration fee  and the cost of the additional manuals.

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