Become an accredited Pilates professional, working with individuals or groups.
With Tensegrity’s Government accredited Pilates instructor training, you will have a qualification that is recognised nationally by employers and respected by those in the industry.
You will become a fully qualified Allied Health professional who is equipped with the required skills, knowledge and experience to successfully work as a Pilates movement educator.
Both the 52855WA Certificate IV in Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology and the 11053NAT Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology courses will provide you with client assessment skills, exercise prescription and teaching techniques, as well as a solid understanding of anatomy, physiology and associated pathologies.
Our industry-leading nationally accredited courses are comprehensive and thorough, including:
Matwork Certification giving you the skills and knowledge for instructing Pilates exercises and programs in a safe, effective and contemporary manner.
Certification grants you the opportunity to join Australia’s Professional Pilates associations - PAA.
A Matwork and Reformer Certification bundled together giving you the skills and knowledge for teaching Pilates Mat classes, Barre and Group Reformer classes.
Certification grants you the opportunity to join Australia’s Professional Pilates associations - PAA.
Studio Equipment Certification requiring Certificate IV or equivalent as a pre-requisite. This program leaves you equipped to specialise in your area of interest and become an expert Pilates practitioner with a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
Certification grants you the opportunity to join Australia’s Professional Pilates associations - PAA.
Develop the skills and experience to successfully enter the workforce as a Pilates Instructor capable of making adaptations to meet special needs that arise in the health industry, including pregnancy, rehabilitation and movement therapy.
Certification grants you the opportunity to join Australia’s Professional Pilates associations - PAA.
Both courses equip you with the knowledge and skills to make informed assessments and design outstanding improvement strategies for low to moderate risk clients. However only one of these courses meets the entry requirements for further Diploma studies.
The 52728WA Certificate IV in Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology is suited to students wanting to pursue a part-time or full time career as a Pilates Matwork Instructor, either within an existing Pilates Studio to work as part of an Allied Health team.
The 52855WA Certificate IV in Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology is the entry requirement for the 11053NAT Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology, which extends your experience and capability to work effectively with equipment and clients within a rehabilitation or fitness setting.
Graduates will have sophisticated skills in Pilates repertoire, teaching and assessment, problem solving and be able to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable situations.
The Certificate IV course is a comprehensive course that equips the graduate with a solid understanding of Matwork.
The Diploma course also provides a solid understanding of small apparatus and equipment Pilates.
As a graduate of our Tensegrity Training Pilates courses, your qualifications will open doors to genuine job opportunities.
You will enter the Pilates industry with hands-on experience and exceptional skills that allow you to work in the fitness, health or community sectors. You will become a practitioner with a contemporary approach to the holistic delivery of Pilates, drawn from a sound knowledge of the science of human movement, teaching methodology and didactics.
The Tensegrity Training 11053NAT Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology allows you to specialise in your area of interest and become an expert Pilates practitioner with a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
The Tensegrity Training 11053NAT Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology includes a series of workshops and access to online essential knowledge to learn in detail the Pilates repertoire as well as modifications, progressions, teaching skills, cueing, program development and safety. Students learn proficiency on the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair & Barrels. The course covers small apparatus, Somatic movement, pre and post natal and programming for special populations.
Our Diploma course will equip you with the skills and experience to successfully enter the workforce as a Pilates Instructor who is capable of making adaptions to meet special needs that arise in the health industry, including pregnancy, rehabilitation and movement therapy. Students must already hold the a 52855Certificate IV in Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology or equivalent to satisfy entry requirements to the 110503 Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology.
Applicants must apply for RPL to map their current qualification to the Tensegrity Training Certificate IV.
The 11053NAT Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology will provide you with exercise prescription and teaching techniques, movement analysis, postural assessment skills, tactile cueing, somatic movement education, as well as a solid understanding of anatomy and the human body. Our Pilates training will provide you with the ultimate base for a career in this exciting industry.
The Pilates industry has seen a solid growth in demand for quite some time and graduates of the Tensegrity Training Diploma can enter the Pilates industry as an individual practitioner or as a member of an allied health practice.
Graduates of the 11053NAT Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology are eligible for membership with the peak industry bodies for Pilates in Australia. Graduates may gain membership with the Pilates Alliance Australasia (PAA).
This qualification is also recognised by ESSA and attracts 15 CPD points.
The 52855WA Certificate IV in Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology covers the essential skills and knowledge for executing and instructing Pilates exercises and programs in a safe, effective and contemporary manner applying sound knowledge of the philosophical and mechanical Pilates principles, fundamental anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, neuromuscular fundamentals, structural kinesiology, movement analysis and specific teaching methodology. The course covers pre-Pilates and Traditional Pilates exercises, applications with small balls and a Pilates Barre specialisation.
On completion of the Certificate IV you will be able to demonstrate a range of well-developed Pilates teaching skills applicable in health and fitness settings.
Graduates are eligible for Matwork membership to the Pilates Alliance Australasia (PAA).
Certification grants you the opportunity to join either Australia’s Professional Pilates association – PAA, as well as AUSactive – Australia’s leading health & well-being association.
“All the knowledge and repertoire that I learnt will 100% stay with me and I will pass this knowledge on through my work with clients. I will endeavour to utilise similar explanations when teaching clients how to use any for of Pilates equipment.”
I feel the practical assessments is allowed me to feel confident in my understanding of the exercises. I thoroughly enjoyed this part!! Practicing how to explain an exercise and personally knowing how to do them was my challenge, that I’ve now overcome. I will confidently use my learning from this course to teach Pilates classes at the studio I now work in. I’m very excited to be ‘officially’ getting started on my journey as an Instructor!!
‘…I valued the presenters hands-on experience, working knowledge and passion of the content. The presenters were very collaborative and encouraged EVERYONE to contribute and express their opinion, which made for a very inclusive learning environment.….’
The quality of the training provided by Tensegrity Training was excellent. The modelling was impressive, and they demanded and succeeded in getting the best from each of us. I was challenged and encouraged greatly as a result. The requirement to complete observations sessions was greatly appreciated as I learnt a great deal from viewing qualified instructors. I was impressed by my trainer’s knowledge and mastery of her craft. Inspirational!
‘…..I was very fortunate to have Leanne Mollison as my teacher who kept me
motivated and engaged the entire time. Given Leanne is so passionate
and knowledgeable about Pilates, she was able to ignite a spark in me,
allowing me to be so excited about being a Pilates instructor.
Leanne’s method of teaching of ensuring we are all totally immersed in
the world of Pilates and the required anatomy knowledge, had the
greatest impact on me as I was able to learn the material so much
quicker and easier. Leanne was so supportive and she was able to
challenge us without pushing us over the edge….’
I enjoyed the academic and physical components of the course equally. I am very fortunate to have been offered work in a Studio, so everything I learnt in the Course has proved invaluable. Thank you! I also feel well prepared to teach and confident to ask questions and seek guidance from Tensegrity if needed. They are so supportive of current and past students.
‘…..From as young as I can remember my mum has always been bringing me along to Pilates. It wasn’t until I was around 15 that I started taking interest and going myself. I always loved that ‘after class feeling’ and the perfect balance of strength and flexibility.
Along with my new found love of Pilates soon followed a passion for an all round healthy lifestyle. This is where my Pilates journey really began.
Three days before my 16th birthday I started my Certificate IV in my sunny home town of Port Macquarie.
With my teacher and mentor being my mum, it was such an enjoyable experience I gained a deeper awareness of my body. It was through my certification and passion for healthy living that I began my degree of Naturopathy and relocated to Geelong Victoria. It was here that I fell in love with Hot Pilates and started teaching at Upstate Studios. With the classes having up to 60 students each, every class has such a high vibe and is always nothing but fun.
I feel so grateful to have a job that I truly enjoy and is flexible around my studies. I hope to continue teaching and one day have my own studio. I couldn’t be more grateful!….’
‘…Kaz was simply amazing. She explained and demonstrated to us so well
and we were able to pick everything up so quickly…’
I have recently completed Integrated Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology through Queen St Pilates Studio and Tensegrity Training. I found the learning environment that Leanne Mollison has created at her studio to be very supportive no matter what background the student may have. The course prepares you to enter your career as Pilates instructor both from a technical and physical perspective with lots of opportunities to practice and perfect your teaching style along the way. Leanne is a wealth of knowledge and keeps the course interesting and engaging for the students. After completing my face to face hours of the Cours I gained work in the industry and that is a testament to the quality of my knowledge and teaching skills gained from the course. I highly recommend the course offered through Queen St Pilates Studio to anyone who is looking at becoming a Pilates instructor.
‘…Bruce’s communication style and his ability to enable me to “feel” what muscles were engaging was outstanding…’
‘….I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Queen St Pilates Studio, feeling
very welcomed and included into a great group of people. Leanne is an
incredible teacher, I admire her passion and dedication to her
students and work place. I felt very supported throughout my face to
face learning time with her….’
I have recently completed my Integrated Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology with Tensgrity Training and in partnership with Queen St Pilates Studio and absolutely loved every minute of it!
Leanne kept us all so engaged throughout the course and was able to challenge us, without pushing us over the edge. Leanne was professional, inspiring, supportive and filled with so much knowledge … it was a privilege to do the course with her. Leanne is so passionate about Pilates, our bodies and our overall health, it created a positive and enjoyable atmosphere to learn in.
Queen St Pilates studio was also the perfect environment to undertake the course, with so much support provided by all the current instructors and reception staff.
The course thoroughly covered safe movement for various conditions and rehabilitation exercises for various pathologies. As most people have some sort of physical issue, I thought this was extremely valuable. Every aspect of the course was so valuable and had a positive impact on my Pilates teacher learning journey.
‘….The entire day was super informative and working with Bruce was wonderful! He was very good at explaining everything and the day was great! There were a lot of phrases and explanations that Bruce used that have stuck with me since Sunday!…”
‘….Further information around achieving neutral spine through various
exercises. Greater depth of understanding of Cadillac repertoire. I
very much enjoyed learning form Bruce who not only has extensive
knowledge & experience, but has a very inclusive and approachable
teaching style….’
Clinical Practice hours were valuable time spent under supervision getting hands on training in a safe and supportive environment. I had “lightbulb” moments throughout the training with certain phrases, cues or knowledge that the trainer shared with us. The dots started to slowly join. I really enjoyed the Cadillac training and feel confident to go ahead and instruct in all aspects of Pilates instruction.
I have taken away the knowledge acquired in the Integrated Diploma and put it into practice at the Pilates & Yoga studio where I now teach. I am seeing better results and from clients in my classes and have had great feedback. I have learnt so much about my own body and now have a deeper understanding of both my personal Pilates practice and teaching.
I recently completed the group reformer course though Tensegrity training at Queen St Pilates Studio in Adelaide. Over the three fantastic days of face-to-face training, I was able to broaden my knowledge and understanding of the body and the benefits and versatility of the reformer. Being only 1 of 5 people in this course meant that we were very interactive with the teacher and were able to ask frequent questions, create relative conversations, and feed off of each others ideas. It also meant that we could all use each other to demonstrate and create scenarios, and the instructor was almost always available to tend to us.
The online theory was thorough and simple to follow, which prepared me well for the hands on learning. Ample time was provided to complete the assessments away from the studio, and I loved having to put my knowledge to the test using real life scenarios and putting together class plans for different injuries, ages and fitness abilities. I think this type of learning prepares you extremely well for taking on clients. It was only a week after the course that I taught my first reformer class and it was incredible. I felt like I knew how to tend to each participant based on their abilities and knew how to modify/progress them. It felt extremely natural. I am still teaching at this pilates studio in Moonta Bay and over the course of these past few months I feel like the information I was provided with through Tensegrity has sunk in and progressed, and has not only been of high value to myself, but to the studio and its clients as well.
I have also now completed the face to face component of the Certificate IV in Contemporary Pilates & Teaching Methodology.
‘….I undertook my Diploma of Contemporary Pilates & Teaching Methodology with Tensegrity Training in 2015. For me, it was a total career change having spent the previous 10 years practicing as a litigation attorney. After years of doing Pilates for my own body and experiencing its many benefits, I decided to turn it into a career. The training I did with Tensegrity gave me the skills and the knowledge to work for myself, support my young family, be more present at home and to teach others the joy of Pilates.
The course is well structured, beginning with an understanding of anatomy before diversifying into content that covers both the theoretical as well as practical aspects of the Pilates method, including how to operate a Pilates business. Tracey is a charismatic and passionate teacher whose extensive knowledge is founded in many disciplines, resulting in an educational experience that goes beyond ‘just Pilates.’ In this course you are challenged to think independently, to deduce, differentiate, apply and justify what you are taught. You are required to think critically, logically and thoughtfully in order to successfully and accurately apply what you know to any given scenario. This is how all Pilates courses should be, in order that students enter the profession as self-contained, independent thinkers. The Diploma provides a solid foundation from which to begin your Pilates career.
The learning environment at Tensegrity is relaxed, beautiful and collegiate, and there is opportunity for continuing professional development after you have completed your initial training.
After completing my training with Tensegrity, I worked for a number of studios around the Sunshine Coast before opening my own small, boutique studio. I have a dedicated clientele and delight in what I do every day. For me, witnessing the difference Pilates makes to my clients’ physical and mental health is the greatest reward. I am forever grateful to Tracey at Tensegrity for encouraging me along this path….’
“….Caroline (Caz) broke the days up well with a balance of completing the
practical and theory components. She was very flexible in her delivery
and allowed us to ask questions are we went. She also made it specific
and relevant to our needs and experience level e.g. desire for more
Pelvic floor set up etc. We would have loved even more time with her,
the course was incredibly valuable. All team members at Tensegrity
have been very helpful and approachable to help with our questions and
enquiries. Thank You!…..”
