Pilates Foundation Level Certification

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

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • 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
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Pilates Foundation Level Certification

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

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 found the course very useful. I loved every minute of the course, the layout is clear and very easy to use. The take notes section is very useful, handy if your pen runs out of ink, which mine did.

The information was easy to read and follow. The pictures and videos was laid out very well, which are easy to follow. The PDF was great to follow and great to have for after the course to refresh your memory. Perfect for balloon modellers.

Thank you so much for the course. I have now added another certificate to my CV and customer like the idea of the certificate ? Thank you again.

Kirstie Hood

I have not long started this course but I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about opening their own baking business.

It has taught me new and interesting things so far and I am excited to complete the remaining modules. This course is helping me to understand what it is like to start a business and how much is actually needed to make it work. I have really enjoyed learning new techniques and ingredients for baking cakes, muffins etc and also what ingredients you can use to cater a variety of people.

I am so glad I came across this course.

Cindel Simmill

Before starting this course I had no prior knowledge in floristry. The course not only gave me the tools I needed to get started but also gave me the passion and the confidence to move forward with floristry as a career.

Through the content I have learned within the course I have been able to not only make, but also sell many of my own designs as well as book a couple of future events.

This has been a great launching pad for me into a career I am truly enjoying. I highly suggest for anyone who is considering floristry to start with this course.

Laura Meers

This course is incredibly helpful and easy to understand to start off a career in event planning. The case studies give you an insight into the real world of this role and not just the "shiny exterior". I'm loving this course and cannot wait to use the knowledge that I have gained in the [hopefully not so distant] future!

Leanne Dormer

I have started this course only 1 day ago and I cant stop studying. The information is very informative. I like the way the course gives you time to practice to get the skill right before you move onto the next subject.

I am looking forward to completing the course so I can start doing the nails properly. Highly Recommended.

Mia James

Clear and informative content, excellently delivered for students of all levels to easily undertake.

This course gave me a great level of understanding to confidently take on even further payroll related education. It filled in the gaps where my knowledge was not so strong, which I have now confidently applied to my day to day job.

A boost on my CV which I feel will make me more attractive to future employers. Overall excellent and highly recommended!

Alex Hooton

Duration:
5 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images 

Cost:
$150.00

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

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • 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
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Pilates Foundation Level Certification

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

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 found the course very useful. I loved every minute of the course, the layout is clear and very easy to use. The take notes section is very useful, handy if your pen runs out of ink, which mine did.

The information was easy to read and follow. The pictures and videos was laid out very well, which are easy to follow. The PDF was great to follow and great to have for after the course to refresh your memory. Perfect for balloon modellers.

Thank you so much for the course. I have now added another certificate to my CV and customer like the idea of the certificate ? Thank you again.

Kirstie Hood

I have not long started this course but I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about opening their own baking business.

It has taught me new and interesting things so far and I am excited to complete the remaining modules. This course is helping me to understand what it is like to start a business and how much is actually needed to make it work. I have really enjoyed learning new techniques and ingredients for baking cakes, muffins etc and also what ingredients you can use to cater a variety of people.

I am so glad I came across this course.

Cindel Simmill

Before starting this course I had no prior knowledge in floristry. The course not only gave me the tools I needed to get started but also gave me the passion and the confidence to move forward with floristry as a career.

Through the content I have learned within the course I have been able to not only make, but also sell many of my own designs as well as book a couple of future events.

This has been a great launching pad for me into a career I am truly enjoying. I highly suggest for anyone who is considering floristry to start with this course.

Laura Meers

This course is incredibly helpful and easy to understand to start off a career in event planning. The case studies give you an insight into the real world of this role and not just the "shiny exterior". I'm loving this course and cannot wait to use the knowledge that I have gained in the [hopefully not so distant] future!

Leanne Dormer

I have started this course only 1 day ago and I cant stop studying. The information is very informative. I like the way the course gives you time to practice to get the skill right before you move onto the next subject.

I am looking forward to completing the course so I can start doing the nails properly. Highly Recommended.

Mia James

Clear and informative content, excellently delivered for students of all levels to easily undertake.

This course gave me a great level of understanding to confidently take on even further payroll related education. It filled in the gaps where my knowledge was not so strong, which I have now confidently applied to my day to day job.

A boost on my CV which I feel will make me more attractive to future employers. Overall excellent and highly recommended!

Alex Hooton

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