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Course Title:
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Pilates
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College:
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College SA
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School:
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Sports and Fitness Studies
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Programme Type:
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Partner Programme (eta)
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Partner Institute:
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Exercise Teachers Academy (eta)
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Award Type:
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Short Course Certificate
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Award Issued by:
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eta (Exercise Teachers Academy)
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Accredited by:
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Not Applicable
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SAQA ID:
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Not Applicable
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NQF Level:
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Not Applicable
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Course Duration:
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10 months
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Entrance Criteria:
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Basic Literacy and students must be over the age of 16
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Fees:
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Click Here to request the Course Fee
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What is Pilates?
Pilates is for fitness training enthusiasts. It is based on sound training principles, combining theoretical and practical education. Students will be provided with a basic learning process with self assessments to monitor their progress. Students will learn how to develop exercise routines for Pilates.

Why should I study Pilates?
If you are a qualified fitness practitioner, this short course on Pilates will enable you to add a valuable qualification to your current competencies. If you are not fully qualified, completing this eta Pilates Course is a great start to your path in the fitness industry.
Course Structure
In order to complete the Pilates Course, students must complete all of the following subjects:
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College SA Orientation Pack
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Anatomical and biomechanical principles of exercise
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Principles of sport and exercise physiology
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Screen, assess candidates and select exercise programme
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Test and evaluate health related fitness
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Provide general nutritional guidelines
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Common exercise categories and their related movements
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The fundamentals of teaching exercise
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The safety requirements associated with teaching exercise
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Plan, prepare and choreograph safe and effective Pilates Mat classes
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Instruct and lead classes according to a plan using appropriate teaching methods
Is Pilates the right course for you?
Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the Pilates Course is the right course for you. Answer either YES or NO.
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Would you like a job in the fitness industry?
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Would you like to increase your knowledge and understanding of a fitness skill like Pilates?
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Does your current job require that you remain fit and healthy?
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Does your dream (ideal job) require you to know a range of skills in the Fitness industry?
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Do you wish to obtain a short course qualification that will be a useful tool in advancing your career in the Fitness Industry?
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Are you aiming at a position in the Fitness industry, but you don't have the skills and qualifications you need?
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Are you aiming at starting up your own business in the Fitness industry, but you don't have the skills and qualifications you need?
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Do you recognise that there is a critical shortage of well-trained Fitness professionals today?
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Would you like to enrol for a course that will provide you with a starting qualification for the Fitness Industry?
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Do you think that an award in Pilates will increase your chances of getting a job or starting your own business?
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Do you have work experience in the Fitness Industry, but no formal academic awards?
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Do you need an academic award, but you just don't have the time to study full-time?
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Would you like to study with a College that will support you every step of the way?
If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then the Pilates Course is the right course for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!
Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step. If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the Form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.
Other courses you may be interested in
Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses. Assessment and Award
Once you have successfully completed the necessary assignments prescribed by eta, you will be awarded with a Certificate in Pilates.
Click here to read more about College SA and eta.
Interested? Want to find out more?
If you would like to find out more about the Pilates Course, fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and will provide you with all the information you need.
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