Pilates Foundation Level Certification
Why you should study with us
Pilates Foundation Level
You can utilize Pilates for its numerous benefits in your everyday life and practise for a stronger, fitter body.
An increasing number of people have turned to Pilates to shed excess weight and tone up their bodies. Pilates is a simple and, at the same time, complex form of exercise that strengthens your core.
As you practise the set of exercises described in each module, make sure you feel comfortable with them before you move onto the next set. With repetitions and regular practise, you should start enjoying better levels of wellbeing.
Please feel free to modify the exercises according to your comfort levels.
What You Will Learn
- The eight principles of Pilates and how they work to keep your core muscles strong and supple
- The structure, function and postures of the spine and how muscles work together during different postures
- How to prepare your body for Pilates by doing various exercises
- How to perform stretches and kickstart your Pilates regime
- Detailed description and techniques for beginner, intermediate and advanced Pilates levels
- Pilates exercises and stretches to tone the buttocks, thighs and relax the spine
- How to cool down after a Pilates workout, and how practising Pilates can benefit you in different ways
Benefits of the Course
You can reap several benefits by completing the foundation course on Pilates:
- Through regular repetition and practise, you can expect to enjoy enhanced levels of fitness and wellbeing
- You can tone and strengthen different parts of the body, including thighs, buttocks and abdominals
- You will improve your posture, enjoy enhanced muscle tone and learn to move with grace and ease
- Learning the basics of Pilates can help ease back problems and promote weight loss
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- Introduction/What this course will deliver
- Definition and history of Pilates
- The benefits of Pilates
- The eight principles of Pilates
- The equipment needed
- Pilates provides overall body conditioning
- How Pilates can help with back pain / About the spine, posture and supporting postural muscles
- Mat work
- The Pilates alphabet of 10 positions/movements
- The importance of pre-Pilates exercises
- What to be aware of during exercise regarding any pain in the movements
- How to perform 10 exercises
- Additional exercises to build on the pre-Pilates exercises learnt in the previous module
- How to perform these additional exercises
- Some intermediate level exercises
- That Pilates exercise should be done in a specific series
- How to perform these intermediate level exercises
- Some advanced level exercises
- Why you should not attempt these advanced exercises without prior extensive work on the previous modules’ exercises
- You should warm-up before starting these exercises
- How to perform these advanced exercises
- How regular use of Pilates can improve buttocks and thighs
- What the buttocks muscles are and what they do
- Which exercises are beneficial for the buttocks and thighs
- How to perform these exercises
- The importance and benefits of having a supple spine
- Which exercises to do to increase spine flexibility
- How to perform these various exercises
- Three exercises recommended as a cool down and how to perform these exercises
- Recommendations for some essential exercises
- How to perform these exercises
- The many benefits of Pilates
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Pilates Foundation Level Certification
on 21st November 2026
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 11 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 11 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 11 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 5 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I can honestly say that I have truly enjoyed learning about Microsoft Excel.
The step by step modules (36 of them!), breaking down each part of Excel was easy to understand and absorb. The explanations of each stage was handy for notes as well. The videos were helpful for directions and practise. The worksheets were helpful to put learning into action.
The test at the end was very good in covering many aspects of Excel, however I would have liked to know what I did not get correct. This would have been helpful.
However, I would gladly use a New Skills Academy course again.
Emma Mills
An enjoyable and informative course, with clear, digestible amounts of information. The worksheets help with understanding and remembering everything, and the whole course is well presented and easy to follow.
Being an online course it allowed me to work at my own pace, and with simple instructions to navigate through the modules, back tracking and repeating ones if I felt I needed too. I was also able to download and print off documents of information for my own files, so if I need to refer back to them I can.
I’d rate it as 10/10, and am looking at the next Level already!
Natasha Davy
This course thoroughly improved my knowledge of Microsoft Outlook. I found the modules on meetings, appointments and tasks the most informative. I’m sure these will all have a direct impact on my day to day working life.
If you do not already have a basic understanding of Outlook then the first few modules in particular will be very helpful to you as they cover the fundamentals extremely well.
There is also more advanced options for those who are at that level.
The course is very easy to follow, the tutorial videos are extremely well put together and you can learn at your own pace.
Jordan Grierson
Absolutely amazing course.. I had so much fun learning with New Skills Academy. This course was so informative, set out really well and I learned so much. It was great that with two young children under 3, I still managed to learn and pass my course that I’m so happy about.
Also fantastic that for a small fee I am having my certificate sent out to me which is a great option for me. All that’s left for me to do now is practice practice and practice. New Skills Academy have given me the confidence to start my venture as a Face Painter. Thank you so much. Amy xx
Amy Hewson
I personally loved this course because I'm planning my own wedding for 2018 but wanted to know so much more about the topic. I found out so much more than my own personal knowledge and walked away feeling much more confident with small details I would have never even thought about.
I would recommend this course to anyone planning their wedding, or helping a friend plan their wedding or wanting to start their own wedding planning business - each module is so informative that you don't feel that you haven't learned all that you need to know to hit the floor running.
There are 24 modules to complete in this course and each module is so helpful and easy to understand, I was not left with one question due to how full of detail and how well presented the module and course is. Definitely give this course a go to broaden your qualifications and knowledge!
Thank you
Fiona Requadt
It was great, lots of knowledge and able to learn at my own pace was fantastic, and that I have access to it after completing exam is great too!
I am excited to start further learning and will likely try another course provided from this website! Exam was easy and straight forward, and provided you with the questions you did not get correct so that you are able to further study.
I have recommended this site to friends and family, and will continue learning! Thank you so much New Skills Academy! You are an amazing site and I am grateful!
Anahita Dehghani
Pilates Foundation Level
You can utilize Pilates for its numerous benefits in your everyday life and practise for a stronger, fitter body.
An increasing number of people have turned to Pilates to shed excess weight and tone up their bodies. Pilates is a simple and, at the same time, complex form of exercise that strengthens your core.
As you practise the set of exercises described in each module, make sure you feel comfortable with them before you move onto the next set. With repetitions and regular practise, you should start enjoying better levels of wellbeing.
Please feel free to modify the exercises according to your comfort levels.
What You Will Learn
- The eight principles of Pilates and how they work to keep your core muscles strong and supple
- The structure, function and postures of the spine and how muscles work together during different postures
- How to prepare your body for Pilates by doing various exercises
- How to perform stretches and kickstart your Pilates regime
- Detailed description and techniques for beginner, intermediate and advanced Pilates levels
- Pilates exercises and stretches to tone the buttocks, thighs and relax the spine
- How to cool down after a Pilates workout, and how practising Pilates can benefit you in different ways
Benefits of the Course
You can reap several benefits by completing the foundation course on Pilates:
- Through regular repetition and practise, you can expect to enjoy enhanced levels of fitness and wellbeing
- You can tone and strengthen different parts of the body, including thighs, buttocks and abdominals
- You will improve your posture, enjoy enhanced muscle tone and learn to move with grace and ease
- Learning the basics of Pilates can help ease back problems and promote weight loss
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- Introduction/What this course will deliver
- Definition and history of Pilates
- The benefits of Pilates
- The eight principles of Pilates
- The equipment needed
- Pilates provides overall body conditioning
- How Pilates can help with back pain / About the spine, posture and supporting postural muscles
- Mat work
- The Pilates alphabet of 10 positions/movements
- The importance of pre-Pilates exercises
- What to be aware of during exercise regarding any pain in the movements
- How to perform 10 exercises
- Additional exercises to build on the pre-Pilates exercises learnt in the previous module
- How to perform these additional exercises
- Some intermediate level exercises
- That Pilates exercise should be done in a specific series
- How to perform these intermediate level exercises
- Some advanced level exercises
- Why you should not attempt these advanced exercises without prior extensive work on the previous modules’ exercises
- You should warm-up before starting these exercises
- How to perform these advanced exercises
- How regular use of Pilates can improve buttocks and thighs
- What the buttocks muscles are and what they do
- Which exercises are beneficial for the buttocks and thighs
- How to perform these exercises
- The importance and benefits of having a supple spine
- Which exercises to do to increase spine flexibility
- How to perform these various exercises
- Three exercises recommended as a cool down and how to perform these exercises
- Recommendations for some essential exercises
- How to perform these exercises
- The many benefits of Pilates
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Pilates Foundation Level Certification
on 21st November 2026
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 11 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 11 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 11 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 5 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I can honestly say that I have truly enjoyed learning about Microsoft Excel.
The step by step modules (36 of them!), breaking down each part of Excel was easy to understand and absorb. The explanations of each stage was handy for notes as well. The videos were helpful for directions and practise. The worksheets were helpful to put learning into action.
The test at the end was very good in covering many aspects of Excel, however I would have liked to know what I did not get correct. This would have been helpful.
However, I would gladly use a New Skills Academy course again.
Emma Mills
An enjoyable and informative course, with clear, digestible amounts of information. The worksheets help with understanding and remembering everything, and the whole course is well presented and easy to follow.
Being an online course it allowed me to work at my own pace, and with simple instructions to navigate through the modules, back tracking and repeating ones if I felt I needed too. I was also able to download and print off documents of information for my own files, so if I need to refer back to them I can.
I’d rate it as 10/10, and am looking at the next Level already!
Natasha Davy
This course thoroughly improved my knowledge of Microsoft Outlook. I found the modules on meetings, appointments and tasks the most informative. I’m sure these will all have a direct impact on my day to day working life.
If you do not already have a basic understanding of Outlook then the first few modules in particular will be very helpful to you as they cover the fundamentals extremely well.
There is also more advanced options for those who are at that level.
The course is very easy to follow, the tutorial videos are extremely well put together and you can learn at your own pace.
Jordan Grierson
Absolutely amazing course.. I had so much fun learning with New Skills Academy. This course was so informative, set out really well and I learned so much. It was great that with two young children under 3, I still managed to learn and pass my course that I’m so happy about.
Also fantastic that for a small fee I am having my certificate sent out to me which is a great option for me. All that’s left for me to do now is practice practice and practice. New Skills Academy have given me the confidence to start my venture as a Face Painter. Thank you so much. Amy xx
Amy Hewson
I personally loved this course because I'm planning my own wedding for 2018 but wanted to know so much more about the topic. I found out so much more than my own personal knowledge and walked away feeling much more confident with small details I would have never even thought about.
I would recommend this course to anyone planning their wedding, or helping a friend plan their wedding or wanting to start their own wedding planning business - each module is so informative that you don't feel that you haven't learned all that you need to know to hit the floor running.
There are 24 modules to complete in this course and each module is so helpful and easy to understand, I was not left with one question due to how full of detail and how well presented the module and course is. Definitely give this course a go to broaden your qualifications and knowledge!
Thank you
Fiona Requadt
It was great, lots of knowledge and able to learn at my own pace was fantastic, and that I have access to it after completing exam is great too!
I am excited to start further learning and will likely try another course provided from this website! Exam was easy and straight forward, and provided you with the questions you did not get correct so that you are able to further study.
I have recommended this site to friends and family, and will continue learning! Thank you so much New Skills Academy! You are an amazing site and I am grateful!
Anahita Dehghani
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