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[JUNE 2026 Auckland] 135 Hour Mat Pilates [Online + In Person] Teacher Training Programme
Introduction and Welcome To Your New Career
Introduction to the Mat Teacher Training Course : Online Content
Pre-requisites to Practical Days
Course Objectives
A message from your instructor
Course Components - How to complete this course.
Course Completion Timelines
Completing Self Directed Learning Hours
Completion Exam - Video Submission Guidelines
Introduction to Mat Pilates
The SO Academy™ Functional Pilates
What is Pilates?
Evolution of the Pilates Industry
Mat Pilates & it's associated apparatus
Principles of Pilates
The Pilates Method
Pilates Terminology
End of Module Quiz
Anatomy & Physiology
Core Muscles
Diaphragm
Transverse Abdominis
Internal Obliques
Lumbar Erector Spinae
Multifidus Lumbar and Sacral
Pelvic Floor Muscles
Functional Anatomy for Pilates: Shoulder Girdle & Scapular Region
Breathing
Anatomy & Physiology
Mechanism of Breathing
Breathing in Pilates
Neutral Posture & Common Adaptations
Neutral Posture/Neutral Spine
Neutral Spine/Posture in Standing
Neutral Spine (in supine/crook lying)
Table Top (2:02)
Neutral Spine (in quadruped)
Kypholordotic Posture
Flat Back Posture
Sway Back Posture
End of Module Quiz
Functional Movement & Anatomical Slings
Regional Interdependence Theory
Plane of Movements
Slings of Movement and Gait
Deep Longitudinal Sling (DLS)
Lateral Sling
Anterior Oblique Sling (AOS)
Posterior Oblique Sling (POS)
Warm Up, Stretches
Shell Stretch/Child Pose (1:24)
Cat Cow (1:53)
Spine Twist (1:29)
Pelvic Tilts (1:41)
Scapular Protraction and Retraction (1:22)
Functional Series 1: Supine Abdominal Series
Single Leg Stretch (1:47)
Double Leg Stretch (1:44)
Ab Prep (1:57)
Obliques (1:59)
Functional Series 2: Segmental Flexion Spine Series
Roll Down (2:24)
Half Roll Back (1:03)
Roll Up (2:01)
Functional Series 3: Quadruped & Plank Series
Press Up (2:05)
Bird Dog/Superman (2:23)
Leg Pull Front (1:59)
Functional Series 4: Segmental Extension Series
Swan (1:41)
Swan Dive (2:22)
The SO Academy Education Policy
How to achieve the most out of the structure of this course
Functional Series 5: Prone Series
Heel Squeeze (1:38)
Swimming (1:25)
One Leg Kick (1:26)
Double Leg Kick (0:57)
Functional Series 6 : Bridge Series
Shoulder Bridge Prep (1:27)
Shoulder Bridge Full (2:33)
Classical Series 1: Supine Abdominal Series
Pilates 100s (1:33)
Legs Lift & Lowers (1:11)
Teaser (2:01)
One Leg Circle (1:27)
Scissors (1:29)
Classical Series 2: Side Lying Gluts Series
Hip Abduction (1:39)
Pendullum (1:01)
Classical Series 3: Side Flexion & Plank Series
Side Bend (2:28)
Twist (1:43)
Side Kick Kneeling (1:23)
Leg Pull (2:04)
Classical Series 4: Rolling Series
Rolling like a Ball (1:09)
Seal (1:16)
Open Leg Rocker (0:50)
Boomerang (2:03)
Jack Knife (1:05)
Control Balance (1:28)
Cork Screw (1:28)
Roll Over (1:38)
Classical Series 5: Postural Series
Thigh Stretch (1:13)
Spine Stretch (1:32)
Spine Twist (1:03)
Saw (1:27)
Classical Series 6: Mermaid Series
Mermaid Prep (1:00)
Mermaid (0:42)
Classical Series 7: Rocking Series
Rocking (0:36)
Use of Small Props in Mat Pilates
Use of Small Props & it's function
Pilates Ball
Pilates Ring/Magic Ring
Mat Class Planning Guide
Introductory Session
Client Education
Progression & Regressions
Designing a Mat Programme
Sample Matwork Class Programming - Beginner Class
Sample Matwork Class Programming 2 - Beginner Class
Sample Matwork Class Programming - Kypholordotic Posture
Sample Matwork Class Programming - Flat Back Posture
Sample Matwork Class Programming - Sway Back Posture
End of Module Quiz
Professional Practice
Scope of Practice of a Pilates Instructor (Australia & New Zealand)
Referral Pathways and The Allied Health System
End of Module Quiz
Client Management
Understanding injuries and different bodies
What Exercises to Prescribe for Common Diagnosis & Presentations
Identify and Understanding different types of Programme Deliveries
Managing Expectations and creating plans and options
How to class plan and design programmes to address client goals and identified needs
End of Module Quiz
End of Online Materials Quiz
Understanding Aims of Pilates Moves for Client Goals
Identify the key Pilates Principles of different types of Mat Pilates Moves
Pilates Ring/Magic Ring
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