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Pilates Matwork Certification Logbook

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 Matwork Certification
Attaining certification as an APPI Rehabilitation Pilates Matwork Instructor requires completion of all
Description
three Matwork courses, completion of pre-course requirements, hours of observation, selfHours
practice and
practice teaching.
Pre-course reading 20
A selection of key research articles on segmental stabilisation and pelvic
Using the portfolio
stabilisation form pre-course reading to review the pertinent literature on which
If you are working
Pilates is basedtowards
upon. Certification in the Matwork training, the APPI expects that the
recommended additional course work is completed and documented in this portfolio. The
Pre-course
additional course attendance at Pilates
work prescribed classes/or
is crucial onedevelopment
for the to one sessions of experienced, analytical5 and
It is crucial
confident instructors.for you to experience Pilates as a client/patient yourself. In order to
be a good Pilates instructor, you will need to attend regular classes or one to one
Use sessions
this portfolioyourself. You must complete
by documenting a minimum
the additional of 5work
course hours of either
under Pilates clas-headings.
the prescribed
ses or one
Signatures to one sessions
for attending yourself
the Pilates prior to
courses attending
and theobservation
studios for class instructor course.
are required.
Contact tutorial hours and supervised teaching 48
YouThiswill is
betherequired to submit
total time of the your
threecompleted portfolio
Matwork courses at you
in the Matwork Certification
certification series. Any Exam.
contact tutorial hours missed must be made up by the course participant.
Observation. 5
Certification
Includes requirements
learning by observing other Pilates Instructors teaching. Contact the
APPI for advice on booking times at Pilates Art Physiotherapy Centres or other
centres if required.
Description Hours
Practice teaching. 30
Pre-course
Time shouldreading
be dedicated to practice teaching the Pilates movements. This may
A selection
be incorporatedof keywith
research articleswork
your current on segmental
practices orstabilisation and ifpelvic
be additional necessary. 20
stabilisation
Self practice.form pre-course reading to review the pertinent literature on which 50
Pilates
Time is based
should alsoupon.
be reserved for self-practice. Pilates teaching evolves through
self-experience
Pre-course attendance and exploration.
at Pilates classes/or one to one sessions
Practical
It is crucial & for
Theory
you Examination
to experience Pilates as a client/patient yourself. In order to 1.5
5
Upon
be a goodcompletion
Pilates of Matworkyou
instructor, Levels
will 1-3
needyoutowill be required
attend to sit a theory
regular classes or one & to one
practical examination
sessions yourself. to gain
You must full Matwork
complete Certification
a minimum withof
of 5 hours the APPI.Pilates clas-
either
ses or one to one sessions yourself prior to attending the class instructor course.
Contact tutorial hours and supervised teaching
This is the total time of the three Matwork courses in the certification series. Any 48
contact tutorial hours missed must be made up by the course participant.
Observation.
Includes learning by observing other Pilates Instructors teaching. Contact the 5
APPI for advice on booking times at APPI Pilates Centres or other centres if
required.
Practice teaching.
Time should be dedicated to practice teaching the Pilates movements. This may 30
be incorporated with your current work practices or be additional if necessary.
Self practice.
Time should also be reserved for self-practice. Pilates teaching evolves through 50
self-experience and exploration.
Practical & Theory Examination
Upon completion of Matwork Levels 1-3 you will be required to sit a theory & 1.5
practical examination to gain full Matwork Certification with the APPI.

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 The APPI Matwork Certification Process
The APPI curriculum has developed over the years to become one of the most comprehensive
curriculum for any Pilates training organisation in the world.

Outline below is the full Matwork Certification process. This process must be completed within two years
in order to gain Certification with the APPI.

MW1– The Foundation (2 days)

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3 months Practise
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MW2 - Class Instructor (2 days)
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3 months Practise
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MW3—Intermediate/Advanced (2 days)

Matwork Certification Exam (2 hours)

Hand in completed Log book

APPI Matwork Certification Exam

The Matwork Certification Exam consists of two parts:

1. Theory exam
All students must pass a one hour multiple choice written exam based on the theory content of the
Matwork level one and three courses.

The pass mark for this exam is 70%.

2. Practical exam
All students must pass a 30 minute practical exam based on the Matwork series of movements.

The pass mark for this exam is 70%.

The practical exam tests knowledge of the movement themselves, movement selection and program
design, modification, contra-indications and movement facilitation. Overall ability to teach and
facilitate efficient movement and posture will be assessed. Explanations of clinical application will be
asked. Participants are also expected to be able to demonstrate all movements from the repertoire
learnt over the three courses.

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Telephone:

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Pre-course reading– 20 hours

Date Title of Reading Your signature

Pre-course attendance at Pilates classes/ or one to one sessions

Session Date Pilates Venue Session Type Signature of

(Name & Address) (Class/ 1:1) Instructor
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5

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Course attendance– 48 hours

Course Date Course Venue APPI Presenter Signature of

(Name & Address) Instructor
Matworl Level 1
Matwork Level 2

Matwork Level 3

Observation –5 hours

Date Venue Type of Session Signature of

(Name & Address) Instructor
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Practise teaching– 30 hours

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