CODE PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
Mat Teacher Training
A progressive pathway through Mat 1 + Movement Foundations, Mat 2 and Mat 3, developing movement knowledge, class design and professional teaching confidence.
144 Total Hours for Completion
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Course detail
Mat 1 + Movement Foundations
Foundational Mat repertoire and movement principles
24 Hours
Introduces the Code Pilates teaching methodology, essential movement principles, functional anatomy and foundational Mat repertoire. The complete 8-hour Movement Foundations module is included.

This module is part of the Code Pilates Mat and Comprehensive teacher-training pathways listed as Verified Programs in the NPCP School Directory. These pathways meet the educational eligibility requirements for graduates to sit for the applicable NPCP examinations.
Prerequisites
- No prerequisites required.
Program includes
- Foundational Mat repertoire
- Movement observation and analysis
- Safe sequencing and cueing
- Movement Foundations curriculum
Course detail
Mat 2
Intermediate Mat Training
16 Hours
Develops intermediate Mat exercises, programming, movement analysis and teaching skills for a broader range of clients.

This module is part of the Code Pilates Mat and Comprehensive teacher-training pathways listed as Verified Programs in the NPCP School Directory. These pathways meet the educational eligibility requirements for graduates to sit for the applicable NPCP examinations.
Prerequisites
- Mat 1 + Movement Foundations
Program includes
- Intermediate Mat repertoire
- Progressions and transitions
- Exercise modifications
- Intermediate class programming
Course detail
Mat 3
Mat & Pilates Props
16 Hours
Expands the Mat repertoire through the Pilates Ring, Mini Ball, Swiss Ball, Resistance Band and Foam Roller for creative, functional and adaptable programming.

This module is part of the Code Pilates Mat and Comprehensive teacher-training pathways listed as Verified Programs in the NPCP School Directory. These pathways meet the educational eligibility requirements for graduates to sit for the applicable NPCP examinations.
Prerequisites
- Mat 1 + Movement Foundations
- Mat 2
Program includes
- Advanced Mat repertoire
- Pilates Props programming
- Multi-level class design
- Professional teaching applications
Program includes
- Movement Foundations, Mat 1, Mat 2 and Mat 3 curriculum
- Course manuals, learning materials and module quizzes
- Exercise analysis, sequencing and class programming
- Cueing, observation, communication and teaching skills
- Exercise modifications, safety principles and professional teaching standards
Requirements for completion
- Mat 1 + Movement Foundations (24 Hours)
- Mat 2 (16 Hours)
- Mat 3 (16 Hours)
- Functional Anatomy for Pilates (14 Hours)
- All required module quizzes
- 30 individual practice hours, 20 observation hours and 24 practice-teaching hours
- Final Written & Practical Assessment
- Total: 144 hours