Body Form Education
Course Hours Explained
How the 250+ hour (365+ for Mat + Reformer) course load is built for every course, and how it fits inside 8 months of access.
Overview
- Mat, Reformer, Studio Equipment and Barre are each published at 250+ hours and Mat + Reformer at 365+.
- These are not hours of lectures: they combine 136+ shared online theory hours across 17 modules, 14 practical hours, 30+ Exercise Library hours and 70 apprentice hours per discipline, plus the Final Theory Examination.
- You have 8 months of access from enrolment.
Real students, real practical days
Inside a Mat Intake
Mat days are hands-on: teaching practice, cueing, observation and live feedback with your Master Trainer, on the floor with your cohort.
- A recent Body Form intakeRecorded at a recent intake
- Physio-ledTaught by experienced educators
How the Hours Are Built
| Component | Mat, Reformer, Studio or Barre | Mat + Reformer |
|---|---|---|
| Shared online theory (17 modules) | 136+ | 136+ (once) |
| Practical training | 14 | 14 + 14 |
| Exercise Library learning | 30+ | 30+ + 30+ |
| Apprentice hours | 70 | 70 + 70 |
| Final Theory Examination | about 1.5 | about 1.5 (once) |
| Calculated total | 251.5+ | 365.5+ |
| Published | 250+ | 365+ |
Every discipline is published as 250+ hours, and the Mat + Reformer Double as 365+ hours.
Why the Plus?
Kira-Leigh adds resources and explanations as students ask for them, so the portal may contain more than the published minimum.
8 Months or 12 Weeks?
8 months is your total access from enrolment. 12 weeks is the Hybrid assessment window after your final practical day for each discipline. Fully Online has no 12-week rule.
The Body Form way
Teach the individual,not simply the exercise.
Sample Weekly Rhythm
Steady while working full-time: spread theory, physical practice, apprentice hours and assessment preparation across 8 months, starting observation and self-mastery early. Accelerated: three to five months with substantial weekly time, participants and equipment access. No schedule guarantees a pass.
Questions
How many hours is the course?
The published course load is 250+ hours for a single certification and 365+ hours for Mat + Reformer. The calculated total is 251.5+ and 365.5+ hours. It includes 136+ shared online hours across 17 modules, 14 practical hours per discipline, 30+ hours of Exercise Library learning per discipline, 70 apprentice hours per discipline and the Final Theory Examination of about 1.5 hours.
Is it 250 hours of online lectures?
No. It includes the online modules, practical education, Exercise Libraries, observation, self-mastery, practice teaching, programming and teaching assessments, and the Final Theory Examination.
How long do I have to finish: 8 months or 12 weeks?
Both numbers are correct and they measure different things. You have 8 months of portal access from your enrolment date and must finish everything within it. For Hybrid students only, you also have 12 weeks per discipline after your final practical day to pass both assessments: Assessment 1 is due 3 weeks after, Assessment 2 is due 6 weeks after. Fully Online students have no individual assessment deadlines, only the 8 months.
Can I study while working full time?
Yes. The online learning is self-paced within the 8-month access period. Success depends on regular weekly time for theory, physical practice, apprentice hours and assessment preparation.
Can I finish early?
Yes. You graduate once every requirement has been completed and passed. Some students finish in three to five months with substantial time to dedicate. This is an example, not a guarantee.
Can the course be paused?
No. The 8-month access period runs from enrolment. Extension or reinstatement after expiry involves a fee and is considered individually.
How much time should I study each week?
It varies, because the online learning is self-paced. Many students finish while working full time by setting aside regular weekly time for theory, self-practice and apprentice hours, and completing everything inside the 8-month access period.
Do I need to finish the online learning before my practical days?
No. You can attend practical training at any point in your 8 months. Many students do some online study first and finish the rest afterwards, so they can apply what they are learning straight away.
Recognition
Accredited and Recognised
Body Form Education Teacher Training has ITTAP and PMA International accreditation which means all qualifications leave graduates with Global Recognition to teach Pilates all across the world. Additionally on a National level we have taken it even further and our qualifications are also mapped with AUSactive in Australia and recognised through Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand. This means our students are receiving qualifications that are not only Physio-led education but internationally accredited that has gone through rigorous testing through 3 accreditation companies to ensure you are truly getting beyond the level of understanding you need to be a confident Pilates instructor.
Recognition and accreditation
