The - Concept® (TPC®) Mat Instructor Silver

Admission requirements for the Concept™ Mat Instructor Silver:


• Read "Pilates Anatomie"
• Basic anatomical knowledge, read an anatomy book of your choice
• At least 2 private lessons at The - Concept® (TPC®) - training centre
• At least 20 hours of group Pilates at The - Concept® (TPC®) - training centre
  or at a Pilates studio recognised by TPC®
• At least two years’ experience in fitness, dance or health
   [TPC® reserves the right to stipulate that course participants without professional qualifications relevant to
   The - Concept® (TPC®) course (e.g. sports scientists, coaches, therapists, dancers etc.)
   complete additional job-shadowing/training lessons if necessary.]

- Concept® Mat Instructor Silver
TPC® Mat Instructor Silver

Silver and Gold courses are divided into modules.
Each module comprises theory, practice in self-training, practice in instruction.

The - Concept® Mat Instructor Silver course spans 152 lessons,
and is divided into 5 course modules (13 days!), plus self-training and job-shadowing:

• Module 1:
  • Essentials
  • Basic Level
  • Posture analysis
  • Anatomy, physiology
  • The - Concept® House
  • Hands-on techniques I
• Module 2:
  • Extension of Module 1
  • Methods + teaching approaches
• Module 3:
  • Intermediate Level
• Module 4:
  • Extension of Module 3
  • Special needs
  • Modifications
  • Myofascial integration I
  • Methods + teaching approaches II
  • Hands-on techniques II
• Module 5:
  • Exam preparation
  • Final examination (Silver)

Between the individual course modules, at least 10 Pilates classes
(8 in self-training, 2 in job-shadowing) must be completed over 5 weeks at The - Concept® (TPC®) training centre
or a Pilates studio recognised by TPC® and recorded in a log book (not included in the module fee).

The final examination for the TPC® Mat Instructor Silver is taken following submission of the log book and
consultation with The - Concept® (TPC®) trainer.

Final examination
• Written (20%)
• Oral (20%)
• Practical (3 parts) (60%)
  • 30-minute group class and self-training
  • Posture analysis of a person, and
  • Preparing and performing a training unit (55 minutes) for this person

With this qualification:
The - Concept® TPC®) Mat Instructor Silver (or - Concept® Mat Instructor Silver for short)
allows you to join the Deutscher Pilates Verband (DPV) and, with appropriate pre-requisites,
be recognised by health funds as per Section 20 SGB (German Social Code).

Shortened course durations and certification for already certified Pilates instructors from other institutes are available.
Mat Neo-Certification