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Qualification details

CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates

Qualification summary

The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual to work as an unsupervised Mat Pilates Instructor (plan and progress, instruct, manage and evaluate a safe and effective Mat Pilates session).

Qualification details

100/5863/1
CYQ - Central YMCA Qualifications
3
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/01/2006
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
This qualification is recognised as an approved qualification for entry on to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) as a Level 3 Instructor. This qualification also underpins much of the knowledge required for the completion of the Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise in the context of Pilates.

Progression may also include entry onto other CYQ certificates or employment in the fitness, leisure and recreation industry as a Mat Pilates Instructor.
Health and Fitness Instructor
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
150
Pass
Coursework
Multiple Choice Examination
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Independent assessment:
Unit 1 - Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge (multiple choice theory paper externally set and marked by CYQ).

Centres are encouraged to use independent assessors for the internally assessed units 2, 3 & 4 (criteria marking schemes provided by CYQ).
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All units are mandatory.
  • D/500/7007 - Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Multiple Choice Examination.
  • T/103/6004 - Principles and Fundamentals of Mat Pilates
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Coursework.
  • A/103/6005 - Plan and Prepare to Instruct a Progressive Mat Pilates Session
  • F/103/6006 - Instruct, Manage, Adapt and Evaluate a Mat Pilates Session