You could do a pilates based course like mat pilates or pilates teaching.

It may be useful if you have a background in teaching exercise and fitness.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

You could start by applying to do one of the following apprenticeships;

• Leisure Team Member Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
• Personal Trainer Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Following further training, you could then move into pilates teaching.

Entry requirements

There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have:

• some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

You can train as a teacher by doing pilates courses with a specialist training provider or a professional body.

You'll need:

• knowledge of teaching classes
• customer service skills
• the ability to work on your own
• leadership skills
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You'll need to:

• pass enhanced background checks as you may work with children and vulnerable adults
• have insurance

As a pilates teacher you could:

• work with clients, either one-to-one or in groups
• design exercise routines that suit the needs and abilities of each client
• teach exercises which are done on a mat, or using equipment
• break down exercises and help clients to establish good movement skills to target problem areas
• keep detailed client records
• maintain your own level of fitness through regular practice
• teach clients how to handle stress and to relax more easily
• advertise and market your classes

You could work at a fitness centre or in a creative studio.

Your working environment may be physically active.