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Pilates Professional

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Prove you have the right skills. Give your fitness career credibility and become an AUSactive Registered Pilates Professional on the Register of AUSactive Professionals.

View the Scope of Practice for a Registered Pilates Professional.

Being a Registered Pilates Professional with AUSactive gives you:

Directory Listing – Profile On Professional Register
HR & IR Hotline
Member Branding
Registration Certificate
Monthly eNews
AUSactive Quarterly Publication
Monthly Skill Session & Webinars
Discounted Rates for First Aid & CPR

Cost

12 month membership – $125
24 month membership – $195

Registration Categories and Role Characteristics

Fitness Pilates Instructors

What is a Fitness Pilates Instructor?

Plan and deliver Pilates classes for participation by a group or individual clients with a mix of ages/fitness levels
Trained to deliver Pilates repertoire using the mat and/or reformer as well as small apparatus in line with formal education and assessment
- Mat – original Pilates repertoire from basic to intermediate exercises and their modifications, progressions and regressions
- Reformer – original exercises from basic to intermediate and their modifications, progressions and regressions
- Small Apparatus – magic circle, Pilates ball and Pilates applications on foam roller, theraband, weights, pole, swiss ball, wedges
Program designs are typically pre-choreographed
Typically instructs and demonstrates complete Pilates-based group classes to groups with limited individual interaction
Program designs can be modified to suit an individual or groups needs where appropriate
Typically practices independently and commonly reports to a manager
Commonly conducts classes that are part of an overall regular timetable provided by the employer organisation
Typically instructs classes in predictable settings such as group exercise/Pilates studios within fitness facilities
Submission of an AUSactive Fitness Pilates Instructor approved training certificate.

Eligibility Requirements

Fitness Pilates Instructor (Provisional)

Submission of an AUSactive Fitness Pilates Instructor approved training certificate.

Fitness Pilates Instructor (Level 1)

Submission of an AUSactive Fitness Pilates Instructor approved training certificate 
A current resume indicating 100 hours of teaching experience.
A letter of endorsement from your employer or a recent employer verifying a minimum of 100 hours of Pilates instruction.

Fitness Pilates Instructor (Level 2)

Submission of an AUSactive Fitness Pilates Instructor approved training certificate 
Submit evidence of a minimum of 2-years and 500 hours teaching via; 
- A current resume indicating the required teaching experience; 
- A letter of endorsement from your employer or a recent employer verifying your hours of experience teaching; 
- A statutory declaration stating that you have a minimum of 2-years personal practice; 2 years of instruction experience; and 500 hours of instruction experience.

Fitness Pilates Instructor (Level 3)

Submission of an AUSactive Fitness Pilates Instructor approved training certificate 
Submit evidence of a minimum of 10-years and 3500 hours teaching via; 
- A current resume indicating the required teaching experience; 
- A letter of endorsement from your employer or a recent employer verifying your hours of experience teaching; 
- A statutory declaration stating that you have a minimum of 10-years of personal practice; 10 years of instruction experience; and 3500 hours of instruction experience.

Pilates Method Teacher

What is a Pilates Method Teacher?

Plan and deliver group, private and semi-private classes
May also deliver Pilates exercise programs designed for participation by a group of clients with a mix of ages/fitness levels
Often work collaboratively with clients who have managed or stabilised conditions referred from their treating medical and/or allied health practitioner
Provides individually tailored client assessments, program development, instruction and demonstration, supervised Pilates sessions and client reviews
Trained to deliver Pilates repertoire on all Pilates apparatus listed below, including the original exercises from basic to advanced and their modifications, progressions and regressions in line with formal education and assessment.
- Mat
- Reformer
- Trapeze Table / Cadillac
- Pilates Chair
- Barrels e.g., High Barrel, Baby Arc
- Small apparatus e.g., Magic Circle, Pilates Ball and Pilates applications on Foam Roller, Theraband, Weights, Pole, Swiss Ball, Wedges
Typically works independently (may be self-employed or an employee) and may support or lead other registered Pilates Professionals

Eligibility Requirements

Pilates Method Teacher (Provisional)

Submission of a statement of attainment of an AUSactive approved, Australian government-accredited Pilates Diploma or Advanced Diploma comprehensive Pilates qualification. 
Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not required if the formal education outlined below was completed within the past 2-years).

Pilates Method Teacher (Level 1)

Submission of a statement of attainment of an AUSactive approved, Australian government-accredited Pilates Diploma or Advanced Diploma comprehensive Pilates qualification.
Submit evidence of a minimum of 500 hours teaching via;
- A current resume indicating the required teaching experience; 
- A letter of endorsement from your employer or a recent employer verifying your hours of experience teaching; 
Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not required if the formal education outlined below was completed within the past 2-years).

Pilates Method Teacher (Level 2)

Submission of a statement of attainment of an AUSactive approved, Australian government-accredited Pilates Diploma or Advanced Diploma comprehensive Pilates qualification.   
Submit evidence of a minimum of 2-years and 1000 hours teaching via;
- A current resume indicating the required teaching experience; 
- A letter of endorsement from your employer or a recent employer verifying your hours of experience teaching; 
Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not required if the formal education outlined below was completed within the past 2-years).

Pilates Method Teacher (Level 3)

Submission of a statement of attainment of an AUSactive approved, Australian government-accredited Pilates Diploma or Advanced Diploma comprehensive Pilates qualification.
Submit evidence of a minimum of 10-years and 3500 hours teaching via;
- A current resume indicating the required teaching experience;
- A letter of endorsement from your employer or a recent employer verifying your hours of experience teaching;
Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not required if the formal education outlined below was completed within the past 2-years).

Ongoing Registration Requirements

Maintain current nationally recognised First Aid (required to renew every 3 years) and CPR (required to annually).
Accumulate the applicable amount of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) relevant to Pilates for each registration period (refer to Professional Development section below)
- minimum of 10 CECs for those registered for 12-months, or
- minimum of 20 CECs for those registered for 24-months
Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not required if the formal education outlined below was completed within the past 2-years).

Eligibility Requirements

Pilates Professionals (RPP)	Provisional	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
Pilates Method Teacher	AUSactive approved, Australian Nationally Accredited Pilates Diploma or Advanced Diploma comprehensive Pilates qualification + CPR & First Aid + 20 CECs	500+hours experience	2-10 Years & 1000+ hours experience	10+ Years & 3500+ hours experience
Fitness Pilates Instructor	AUSactive approved Fitness Pilates Instructor training + CPR & First Aid + 20 CECs	100+hours experience	2-10 Years & 500+ hours experience	10+ Years & 3500+ hours experience

Quality Assurance Program

AUSactive’s Quality Assurance Employment program provides businesses with the confidence and guarantees that their exercise professionals and employees are following industry best practice, protocols and guidelines.

Our Registered Pilates Professionals can choose to complete a 3-month accreditation program at no additional cost. The accreditation program consists of seven modules including working with a suitably qualified mentor. Once completed you will receive a AAA rating and digital credential.

Accredited professionals will receive further discounts on their insurance, they will be highlighted in the AUSactive consumer directories as well as providing a trust mark of professionalism and standards, the AAA designation helps in their career advancement, improving earning potential, knowledge sharing with industry peers and building professional brand and credibility.

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