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The Clubhouse Academy x Active IQ
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The Clubhouse Academy is our mat Pilates instructor training programme and one of the few dedicated teacher training pathways in the North East of England.
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Led by Maisie, this is a comprehensive Level 3 Mat Pilates programme for aspiring Pilates instructors who want more than a certificate. Covering Classical and Contemporary mat Pilates technique and repertoire, intelligent programming, client communication, cueing, and community-led teaching, every element is rooted in The Clubhouse Method.
You'll graduate with the skills to lead a room with confidence, understanding not just the exercises, but how to read a class, connect with your clients, adapt for different bodies, and create an experience people keep coming back to. You’ll find out who you are as an instructor!
This is for people who want to teach with intention and heart. Not just deliver a workout.
How does it work?
Self-paced pre-learning, then four days on the mat with Maisie
12th–13th December 2026
Weekend 1 — Foundations & Technique
Day 1
Induction and a walkthrough of your portfolio — what evidence you’re building and why
Putting the anatomy and physiology you’ve covered online into real movement: alignment, breathing, centring in practice
Classical mat repertoire — the foundational exercises, correct setup and form
Teaching positions and basic cueing
Day 2
Continuing the repertoire into intermediate/advanced exercises and contemporary adaptations
The three phases of a Pilates matwork session — preparation, main, closing — built in practice
A hands-on postural assessment session: alignment, range of motion
Your first paired practice-teaching, with peer feedback
Intro to structuring a class
9th–10th January 2027
Weekend 2 — Programming, Instructing & Finding Your Voice
Day 3
Client consultation practice — mock consultations, PAR-Q, informed consent, risk stratification
Building a full one-to-one programme: objectives, timings, progressions, SMART goals
Real-life modifications for the bodies actually in front of you — injuries, pregnancy, older adults, bad days
Day 4
Planning and delivering a full group session — sequencing, timing, adapting for a mixed-ability room
Finding your voice as an instructor: reading the room, flow over sequence, projecting presence, adapting on the fly
Full mock teaching sessions, with peer and tutor feedback
A run-through of what to expect on assessment day
30th January or 6th February 2027
Assessment Day
An observed group session you deliver, assessed against the qualification criteria
An observed one-to-one consultation and assessment segment
A portfolio check-in to confirm all evidence is accounted for
Self-evaluation, feedback, and your next steps
You'll be registered with Active IQ within 24-48 hours after joining and receive your learning materials.
Discover yourself through this training. Change your life for the better!
FAQs
What qualification will I get?
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You'll receive an Active IQ qualification — a nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated award.
Active IQ is one of the UK's leading awarding organisations for the fitness and active leisure sector, so your certificate is recognised by employers and insurers across the industry and world.
Do I need any prior experience or qualifications to book?
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This depends on the course. If you're not sure whether you meet the entry criteria, get in touch before booking and we'll check for you.
How is the course delivered?
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in-person practical days plus online e-Learning/e-Manual.You'll get access to your course materials soon after you registered.
What's included in the price?
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Your course fee covers registration and certification with Active IQ, access to your e-Learning/e-Manual materials, and [tutoring/assessment/practical days. Hard copy manuals can be added for an extra fee if you'd prefer a physical copy to study from.