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 2025
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 really enjoyed this course. Although I already work in customer services, I found it very informative and I picked up a lot of useful information and tips. What I liked about the course was that it was something you could do at your own pace and it was easy to follow. It made me feel more relaxed about my studying and put me at ease when it came to the final test at the end. The modules were just the right length, with plenty of content to get your teeth into but not too much that it became overwhelming, and that made it better to learn and digest what was being said. I would certainly recommend it!
Stephen Rawlinson
Helpful tips learned during the course and many fun facts. I will be completing 6 more courses after this one. Such a great learning experience. The knowledge in each package is phenomenal!
Each course is broken down into modules to make it easy to break down the course for short breaks and as soon as you sign back in again it remembers where you left off in your course. How clever!
I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to brush up their knowledge and skills. Best of luck!
100% Recommended. New Skills Academy is the best!
Dora Christou
It was a very informative and thorough course. And was made easy to learn and understand different aspects of Hotel Industry and Management issues through day-to-day examples.
It not only enlightened me with Hotel Management but Management in general as well.
I will keep these precious tips and notes handy to refer back to them when needed. In a nutshell, money well spent and I will come back for more courses in future.
The beauty of this course was how easy yet composite this course was. And the manner in which the notes are written made it very easy for me to carry on grasping knowledge from the beginning to the end.
Imran Amjad
This course is so easy. I was a little nervous before I started it but even after the first module I was at ease.
The video's are clear and the course is easy to understand.
Everything I need to learn is here, from the basics like handling to bathing to full grooming. you can save the work on to your pc or laptop as you go along so you can go back over it later on. at the end of each module you even get time to practise what you have learnt.
I'm so glad I found this company and will highly recommend.
Kirsty Wilson
This course has changed my life. It has opened a lot of door and when I apply for jobs it adds distinction to my CV.
It is easy to take time out after work or on a Sunday and it never gets boring. Your mind is filled with new skills and more information that you would love too use in the real world.
I cannot fault this course. I am now applying for University and completing this course will show how dedicated I am to learning.
Faith Bologun
I found the course very useful and it was fairly easy to navigate around the website. The course material was good and easy to understand and I am glad that I passed my test.
I learned so much as I am currently doing my CEMAP Mortgage Adviser qualification and thought that doing an Estate Agency Diploma would help me know the basics about selling and letting properties.
I feel so much more confident after doing the course and encourage anyone who wants a career in Estate Agency to do this course as you will learn so much from it.
Thank you New Skills Academy!
Alym Nathoo
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 2025
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 really enjoyed this course. Although I already work in customer services, I found it very informative and I picked up a lot of useful information and tips. What I liked about the course was that it was something you could do at your own pace and it was easy to follow. It made me feel more relaxed about my studying and put me at ease when it came to the final test at the end. The modules were just the right length, with plenty of content to get your teeth into but not too much that it became overwhelming, and that made it better to learn and digest what was being said. I would certainly recommend it!
Stephen Rawlinson
Helpful tips learned during the course and many fun facts. I will be completing 6 more courses after this one. Such a great learning experience. The knowledge in each package is phenomenal!
Each course is broken down into modules to make it easy to break down the course for short breaks and as soon as you sign back in again it remembers where you left off in your course. How clever!
I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to brush up their knowledge and skills. Best of luck!
100% Recommended. New Skills Academy is the best!
Dora Christou
It was a very informative and thorough course. And was made easy to learn and understand different aspects of Hotel Industry and Management issues through day-to-day examples.
It not only enlightened me with Hotel Management but Management in general as well.
I will keep these precious tips and notes handy to refer back to them when needed. In a nutshell, money well spent and I will come back for more courses in future.
The beauty of this course was how easy yet composite this course was. And the manner in which the notes are written made it very easy for me to carry on grasping knowledge from the beginning to the end.
Imran Amjad
This course is so easy. I was a little nervous before I started it but even after the first module I was at ease.
The video's are clear and the course is easy to understand.
Everything I need to learn is here, from the basics like handling to bathing to full grooming. you can save the work on to your pc or laptop as you go along so you can go back over it later on. at the end of each module you even get time to practise what you have learnt.
I'm so glad I found this company and will highly recommend.
Kirsty Wilson
This course has changed my life. It has opened a lot of door and when I apply for jobs it adds distinction to my CV.
It is easy to take time out after work or on a Sunday and it never gets boring. Your mind is filled with new skills and more information that you would love too use in the real world.
I cannot fault this course. I am now applying for University and completing this course will show how dedicated I am to learning.
Faith Bologun
I found the course very useful and it was fairly easy to navigate around the website. The course material was good and easy to understand and I am glad that I passed my test.
I learned so much as I am currently doing my CEMAP Mortgage Adviser qualification and thought that doing an Estate Agency Diploma would help me know the basics about selling and letting properties.
I feel so much more confident after doing the course and encourage anyone who wants a career in Estate Agency to do this course as you will learn so much from it.
Thank you New Skills Academy!
Alym Nathoo
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