The Advanced Diploma of The Pilates Method gives you the practical skills and scientific knowledge to become a practitioner, health care advisor or therapist in the field of Pilates. This course layers skills and knowledge on the foundation of the acquired qualification, the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction. Many students elect to work in the Pilates industry after graduating with their Diploma before resuming their studies and completing the Advanced Diploma, while others move directly from the Diploma into the Advanced Diploma, exiting with a practitioner status and higher industry standing.

The Advanced Diploma prepares you for a flexible career, including:

• Managing 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 Advanced Diploma of The Pilates Method is made up of endorsed competencies from the Health and Community Services Training Packages, as well as specialised Pilates competency units developed by Pilates International.

The Advanced Diploma includes these program areas:

• Caring for At-risk Clientele, (includes critical analysis of current research)
• Work Professionally in the Pilates Industry 2 (Includes Studio/Practice Management)
• Integrated Repertoire 5

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The Advanced Diploma of The Pilates Method involves 305 nominal hours and takes approximately 12 months to complete on a part time basis.

To allow for participants already working in the Pilates industry Pilates International Training Centre currently delivers the Advanced Diploma 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.