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 2026
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.
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Kaoutar Benabdejlil
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I found the course very easy to understand and relate to. It was interesting and factual which is brilliant for anyone that would like to improve their PA skills or for someone starting out as a PA.
I enjoyed the course and feel I have bettered myself and my job role as a PA
Linzy Small
Having just completed the Dyslexia Diploma in a few days I can honestly say I now have a much better knowledge of the condition and it gave me so much detail and information to learn in order to use in my teaching job. Very clear and easy to follow with great assessments at the end of each module. Also the multiple choice exam covered all of the important points I had learnt. Highly recommend this diploma. The fact I could study this online in my own time was a huge positive. I look forward to further study more diplomas related.
Carly Dawson
Very enjoyable and informative course which covered all aspects of dog grooming, managing the business side and history of dog grooming. What I liked most was being able to do the course at my own pace, revisiting modules as required to gain a complete understanding of what I was learning.
I found the video tutorials very helpful and was able to give my own dog a professional cut after watching them.
On the one occasion I forgot my password online help were very prompt in helping me . I would highly recommend this course. Good value for money.
Thank-you New Skills Academy!
Jacqueline Myers - B
Jacqueline Myers
I've been out of the educational loop for the past five years now and was a little worried about starting a new course. All I can say is I certainly had nothing to worry about! Everything was set out so clearly for me to read and it was one of the most informative courses I've ever taken. I've soaked everything in like a sponge! You can't beat knowing you've got all the information sat waiting for you whenever you need a quick recap. Thank you New Skills Academy, my future can now begin thanks to you! I can't wait to get started!
Kirsty Brookes
I started the HR Management Diploma Level 2 – CPD Certified & IVCAS Accredited in November 2016, and I can say hand on heart it has been the best experience of my life.
Everything I have learnt here, every lesson, has been practical and useful, with real skills that are relevant to the real world, instead of hours of boring theory and history of the subject. Straight away we were learning real web design.
This course has been incredibly helpful and I have learnt far more than I could have ever imagined and I have only completed 4 of the 20 modules.
Chloe Gibson
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 2026
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 have really enjoyed doing the receptionist course online and I recommend anyone that wants to improve in whatever qualifications they wish to progress in to do it on New Skills Academy. It is very helpful and I have learnt a lot - My family members couldn’t believe how much I have progressed and they have actually said that they will probably do the courses online themselves. I will definitely finish the courses that I still have on here, and maybe do more courses in the future as I have learned a lot and I am willing to learn more as the resources you have on here are brilliant.
Kaoutar Benabdejlil
As a PA of a very fast moving company, having many situations thrown at me day to day, I decided to take the Level 3 Admin & PA Diploma course to ensure I was up to scratch within my job role. Although I knew a lot of what was within the course, there were many topics I hadn’t had to use before but since had to.
I found the course very easy to understand and relate to. It was interesting and factual which is brilliant for anyone that would like to improve their PA skills or for someone starting out as a PA.
I enjoyed the course and feel I have bettered myself and my job role as a PA
Linzy Small
Having just completed the Dyslexia Diploma in a few days I can honestly say I now have a much better knowledge of the condition and it gave me so much detail and information to learn in order to use in my teaching job. Very clear and easy to follow with great assessments at the end of each module. Also the multiple choice exam covered all of the important points I had learnt. Highly recommend this diploma. The fact I could study this online in my own time was a huge positive. I look forward to further study more diplomas related.
Carly Dawson
Very enjoyable and informative course which covered all aspects of dog grooming, managing the business side and history of dog grooming. What I liked most was being able to do the course at my own pace, revisiting modules as required to gain a complete understanding of what I was learning.
I found the video tutorials very helpful and was able to give my own dog a professional cut after watching them.
On the one occasion I forgot my password online help were very prompt in helping me . I would highly recommend this course. Good value for money.
Thank-you New Skills Academy!
Jacqueline Myers - B
Jacqueline Myers
I've been out of the educational loop for the past five years now and was a little worried about starting a new course. All I can say is I certainly had nothing to worry about! Everything was set out so clearly for me to read and it was one of the most informative courses I've ever taken. I've soaked everything in like a sponge! You can't beat knowing you've got all the information sat waiting for you whenever you need a quick recap. Thank you New Skills Academy, my future can now begin thanks to you! I can't wait to get started!
Kirsty Brookes
I started the HR Management Diploma Level 2 – CPD Certified & IVCAS Accredited in November 2016, and I can say hand on heart it has been the best experience of my life.
Everything I have learnt here, every lesson, has been practical and useful, with real skills that are relevant to the real world, instead of hours of boring theory and history of the subject. Straight away we were learning real web design.
This course has been incredibly helpful and I have learnt far more than I could have ever imagined and I have only completed 4 of the 20 modules.
Chloe Gibson
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