Mat Pilates Instructor Training Online

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Program Overview

At Niche Pilates Studio, we know that exceptional instructors are developed through thoughtful training, clear guidance, and consistent practice. We created our Fully Online Mat Pilates Instructor Training to equip you with the skills to teach safe, intentional, and inspiring classes.

*Please make sure you have access to a laptop, wifi and a Mat to complete this course

What You’ll Get With Our Online Course Material

Enrolling in the Fully Online Mat Pilates Instructor Training gives you access to resources designed to support your learning and development from start to finish.

Here's a glimpse of what’s included:

  • Foundations of Movement Course: Your training begins with our included Foundations of Movement course. Once enrolled in Mat Training, you’ll start here to build the essential knowledge needed for the rest of your program.

  • Pilates Principles & Their Relationship to Mat Pilates Exercises: You’ll use this resource as a refresher of your Pilates Principles from your Foundations of Movement course and you’ll see how they apply to mat exercises specifically.

  • Detailed Mat Pilates Videos: Study precise breakdowns of classical and contemporary mat exercises to sharpen your technique and deepen your understanding.

  • The Niche Cueing Formula: Our signature approach to cueing with guided video instruction and examples to help you cue with clarity. 

  • Practice Teaching Demonstrations: Watch curated examples of effective cueing, student correction, and adjustment strategies in action.

  • Teaching Presence & Communication: Learn the art of engaging, voice techniques, class flow, and connection.

  • Safety & Adaptations: Understand common contraindications and learn how to modify exercises to accommodate a range of physical needs and abilities.

  • Planes of Motion & Movement Analysis: Study how movement flows through different planes and how to incorporate this knowledge into your class and private plans.

  • Class Design & Structure: Access to the Niche class plan template. Several videos of full classes as well as videos that help you to break down the structure of a class such as warm-ups, cool downs, use of props, and more!

  • Knowledge Quiz: Test what you’ve learned with a quiz at the end of your coursework, which can be revisited as often as you'd like for review and practice.

Required Practice Teaching Hours

  • 10 Observation hours

  • 20 Personal Practice hours

  • 45 Practice Teaching hours

Timeline- Seven Months From Launch to Certified!

  • All online material must be watched, read and a quiz passed with 85% accuracy prior scheduling your test out.

  • You should plan on dedicating four hours per week to your course work and practice hours to complete the course within the seven month timeframe. 

  • Online materials and practice hours take approximately six months to complete. Once complete, you’ll take a few weeks to study prior to your test out.

  • Test out eligibility expires 18 months after your date of purchase. Note that access to NIT material also expires if you choose not to test out within 18 months.

This course is designed as a seven month training program. To complete the course within this time frame you will need to dedicate four hours per week to your training. Your time will be spent studying the course material and completing your practice teaching hours.

Throughout the program, you’ll receive regular communication, check-in points, and encouragement to help you stay engaged and motivated on your path to becoming an instructor.

Prerequisites to Test Out

  • All online material must be completed

  • Online quiz must be passed at a minimum of 85%

  • All practice hours must be completed- documented log of all hours must be submitted to the Education@NicheFitStudio.com email prior to registering to test out

Test Out Details

There are three components to your test-out: Demonstration, Practical, and Written. The entire process will be conducted online and scheduled with your Instructor Trainer when you’re ready. You will need to coordinate with a “client” to be present for the demonstration and practical parts of the test. The test out is $300, you will purchase the test out after submitting your practice hours.

  1. Demonstration (30 minutes):
    You will teach a 30-minute class to your “client”. You will receive guidance prior to your test out that provides an overview of what needs to be included in your demonstration. 

  2. Practical (30 minutes):
    Your Instructor Trainer will ask you situational and teaching related questions that will need to be answered, some questions will require you to demonstrate with your “client”

  3. Written Exam:
    This will be an online test consisting of multiple choice questions. 

Each aspect of the test out must be passed by 85% or more to receive your certification.

Note: Test outs should be scheduled within 18 months of the date of purchase. Students that do not test out within that time frame will lose access to NIT material after 18 months. Students who test out will continue to receive forever access to NIT material.

Once your practice hours are complete and you’ve successfully tested out, you will have the knowledge, experience, feedback, and a strong teaching foundation to help you launch your Pilates instructor journey successfully. 

Benefits and Discounts

  • Foundation of Movement Course: The essential first step in your instructor journey. Foundations equips you with the basics of functional movement, anatomy, Pilates principles, and strategies to identify and address common misalignments. Foundations is designed to ensure every instructor has a solid base before advancing to the next phase of training.

  • Complimentary access to Niche on Demand: Utilize online resources for personal practice and observation hours from home.

  • Instructor Trainer Consult Time: NIT students will receive a calendar that allows them to sign up for one on one conversations with an NIT Instructor Trainer. These will be offered in blocks of time throughout the training.

  • Workshop Discount: Get 10% off any Niche Pilates Studio workshop to receive continuing education hours.

  • Niche Journal: Stay organized with this tool for notetaking and class planning

  • Niche Class Template: Simplify your class planning with our easy-to-use template 

  • Education Newsletter: Stay informed with updates and sales for all things Niche education

  • Demo Opportunity: Showcase your skills with the chance to audition for a position at Niche Pilates Studio.

Are you ready to elevate your Pilates practice and step into the role of an instructor? Sign up today and take the next step!

Refund and Cancellation Policy

All course purchases are final, and we do not offer refunds once the course has been purchased. Please ensure you are committed to completing the training before enrolling.

More Questions?

Email us: education@nichefitstudio.com