Apparatus · Chair
Pilates Chair Instructor training in Poole
Add the Pilates chair, also known as the Wunda Chair, to your apparatus teaching. One course, full certification, taught in our dedicated apparatus studio in Poole by Dawn McCarron.
Accredited by Mbodies Training Academy, endorsed by EMDUK.
At a glance
- Accreditation
- Accredited by Mbodies Training Academy, endorsed by EMDUK
- Prerequisite
- Level 3 Pilates Matwork qualification.
- Structure
- Full certification
- Delivery
- Blended learning, with practical workshops in Poole
Who it is for
Is this course right for you?
Level 3 Matwork instructors
You hold a Level 3 Pilates Matwork qualification and want to teach on the chair.
Apparatus teachers
You already teach on the reformer or tower and want to complete your apparatus offer.
Prerequisite: Level 3 Pilates Matwork qualification.
The course
What you will learn
01
Chair repertoire
The compact, demanding chair repertoire, with progressions.
02
Safety and contraindications
Knowing when to adapt, regress or leave an exercise out.
03
Programming
Planning chair sessions safely for mixed abilities.
Chair is taught in the two part apparatus blocks, not in the intensive weeks, so only the blocks with a Chair session are shown below.
How it is delivered
Blended learning, with you supported throughout.
Blended learning gives you the flexibility to study in your own time and at your own pace, with expert guidance and practical, hands-on experience throughout.
The face-to-face workshops take place in our dedicated apparatus studio in Poole, in a professional Pilates environment, so you practise the skills you will use when you teach.
- Online Anatomy & Physiology tests to support your learning
- Exclusive access to the Parkstone Pilates Education learner portal
- A dedicated WhatsApp support group for your individual course cohort
- Direct access to your tutor whenever you need guidance
- The opportunity to book one-to-one sessions for personalised support
Upcoming dates
Course dates.
January and February 2027
Thu, 21 Jan 2027
- Chair
- Thu, 21 Jan 2027
March and April 2027
Thu, 25 Mar 2027
- Chair
- Thu, 25 Mar 2027
May and June 2027
Thu, 20 May 2027
- Chair
- Thu, 20 May 2027
Booking
How booking works.
01
Book Now
Book Now takes the full course price by card. Your place is confirmed when payment completes.
02
Choose your dates
You choose your dates after you book. Your learner area opens as soon as payment completes.
03
Questions first?
Use Enquire Now with your mobile number and email and Dawn will come back to you.
Your tutor
Dawn McCarron
You will train with Dawn McCarron, a Pilates studio owner and Level 4 Pilates instructor and teacher trainer with 34 years of industry experience and a genuine passion for educating and inspiring the next generation of Pilates instructors. You are never left to work things out alone.
FAQ
Questions about Chair training
What do I need before I start?
Level 3 Pilates Matwork qualification. If you are not sure whether your qualification counts, use Enquire Now and we will tell you.
How is the Chair course structured?
Chair is one course with full certification. It is taught as a session in the two part apparatus blocks rather than in the intensive weeks. The dates are on the course dates page.
Who accredits the apparatus courses?
Accredited by Mbodies Training Academy, endorsed by EMDUK. This is a different awarding body from our Matwork course (Accredited by YMCA, endorsed by CIMSPA).
How much does it cost, and can I pay in instalments?
The course fee is £800. Book Now takes the full course price by card. Your place is confirmed when payment completes. Need to spread the cost? Interest free instalments are available on request. Use Enquire Now and we will agree a plan with you. If you book within a few weeks of the course start, the full price is payable.
When do I choose my dates?
After you book. You choose your dates after you book. Your learner area opens as soon as payment completes. Every upcoming date is also listed on the course dates page.
Is passing guaranteed?
No. You are supported throughout, with your tutor, your cohort group and one-to-one sessions you can book, but successful completion cannot be guaranteed.
Ready when you are
Pilates Chair Instructor, £800.
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