Mat FAQ
FAQ’s
Who is eligible for Good Day Academy Mat + Anatomy training?
Good Day Academy is inclusive of any body looking to learn Pilates. Whether it be to begin a new career, deepen your personal Pilates practice, further develop your teaching skills. We encourage everyone to participate.
Participants must be over 18 years of age.
Do I need any Pilates experience prior to taking the Mat + Anatomy course?
We believe it’s beneficial to have at least 3 months Pilates experience. No teaching experience is necessary. If you have no Pilates experience, we encourage you to purchase and complete approx. 20 classes at Good Day prior to the commencement of the course.
Can I work full time as a Pilates instructor?
You can definitely build a full time career as a Pilates instructor if you wish. We will teach you tips and tricks for longevity in the Pilates and Wellness industry.
Do I need to become an instructor after I take the course?
No. Many people do Pilates teacher training courses solely to deepen their own practice. Not only will you learn more about your own practice, you will learn about the intricacies of your body and how to notice imbalances in others. It is beneficial for all aspects of life, and any other form of exercise you do.
Who runs the Good Day Academy courses?
Our course is developed by Physical Therapist, Clara Baini and Laurence Agenor. Aspects of the course are taught and facilitated by our other incredibly intelligent instructors.
How many participants in each course?
Good Day Academy is limited to a maximum of 16 in-person participants per intake.
What if I can’t attend all lecture days?
We recommend full attendance at all lectures and workshops. We will be recording lectures, if you miss one or want to review, let us know and we will share the lecture with you. If you wish to have any extra 1:1 tutoring with a teacher, you may do so at a cost of $125 per hour.
How long is each day of training?
Each day is approximately 4-6 hours
What do the self-practice hours include?
Self-practice hours must be logged in your program and can include:
Mat Pilates classes in studio or online
Self-practice at home
What do the practice teaching hours include?
Practice teaching requires another person (typically a friend or partner) to be your subject to teach Mat Pilates to.
These sessions are typically completed at home.
Practice teaching hours must be logged and recorded throughout the course
You will also have the opportunity to practice teach on many occasions during the lectures and workshops at Good Day. Note: these are additional and not included in your practice teaching hours.
What is the payment process?
Once Good Day accepts your application and you confirm, full payment is required within 14 days.
What is the refund policy?
You are able to cancel your course enrollment up to one month before the commencement of Good Day Academy.
In the instance of illness or injury, we will schedule you to attend a future course.
Will I be able to apply to teach at Good Day?
We encourage our graduates to apply to teach at Good Day if they wish. Good Day Academy embodies the culture and principles that we believe create the best Pilates instructors. However, employment is not guaranteed.
What is the exam process?
The exam will entail a 20 min practical exam as well as a 1 hour written exam.
Exam times will be scheduled at the end of the lectures and workshops.
What is the cost of 1:1 mentoring?
Extra 1:1 mentoring with any of our mentors is $125 per hour and must be scheduled through the studio by emailing hello@gooddaypilates.com