The Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice gives you the practical skills and scientific knowledge to become a practitioner, health care advisor or therapist in the field of Pilates. While the full course incorporates the Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction, many students elect to exit the course at the Certificate IV level and begin working in the industry before resuming their studies and completing the additional units required to gain their Diploma.
The Diploma prepares you for a flexible career, including:
- Administering a Pilates studio practice, with responsibility for supervising and managing staff
- Working with medical or allied health professionals in programs related to injury rehabilitation and underlying pathologies
- Working closely with at-risk clients in referral with allied health professionals
- Leading and instructing Pilates exercise for individuals and groups with musculoskeletal impairment
- Leading and instructing Pilates exercise for specialist/elite conditioning clientele
The Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice is made up of endorsed competencies from the Fitness (SRF40201) and Health (HLT02) Training Packages, as well as specialised Pilates competency units developed by Pilates International.
The Diploma adds these program areas above that delivered in the Certificate IV course:
- Caring for At-risk Clientele, (includes critical analysis of current research)
- Studio Administration
- Integrated Repertoire 5
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The Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice involves an additional 300 hours above that required for the Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction, giving a total of 950 hours for the complete Diploma course. The Diploma units above the Certificate IV exit point take approximately 12 months to complete on a part time basis.
Pilates International Training Centre currently delivers the additional Diploma units in a format that combines a Distance Learning delivery with 5 full Contact Days divided over two intensive blocks.
Pilates International Pty Ltd is happy to provide flexible learning program delivery for persons in restricted circumstances or with special requirements.
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