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Pilates Professional

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Prove you have the right skills. Showcase your commitment and credibility by becoming an AUSactive Registered Pilates Professional on the Register of AUSactive Professionals.

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Being a Registered Pilates Professional with AUSactive gives you:

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Monthly eNews
AUSactive quarterly publication
Monthly skill session & webinars
Discounted rates for first aid & CPR training

Cost

12 month membership – $155
24 month membership – $270

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

Eligibility Requirements

Fitness Pilates Instructor (Provisional)

Evidence Required

Submission of an AUSactive Fitness Pilates Instructor approved training certificate.

CPR and First Aid

Submission of a current First Aid and CPR certification (units of competency from the health national training package)

Continuing Education

Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not applicable if the evidence required above was completed within the past 2-years)

Fitness Pilates Instructor (Level 1)

Evidence Required

Submission of an AUSactive Fitness Pilates Instructor approved training certificate
Submit evidence of Pilates teaching experience via;
- Employed: a formal letter of endorsement from your current or previous employer/s verifying a minimum of 100 hours of Pilates instruction and/or;
- Self-employed: a statutory declaration stating that you have a minimum of 100 hours of Pilates instruction

CPR and First Aid

Submission of a current First Aid and CPR certification (units of competency from the health national training package)

Continuing Education

Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not applicable if the evidence required above was completed within the past 2-years)

Fitness Pilates Instructor (Level 2)

Evidence Required

Submission of an AUSactive Fitness Pilates Instructor approved training certificate
Submit evidence of Pilates teaching experience via;
- Employed: a formal letter of endorsement from your current or previous employer/s verifying a minimum of 2-years and 500 hours of Pilates instruction and/or;
- Self-employed: a statutory declaration stating that you have a minimum of 2-years and 500 hours of Pilates instruction

CPR and First Aid

Submission of a current First Aid and CPR certification (units of competency from the health national training package)

Continuing Education

Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not applicable if the evidence required above was completed within the past 2-years)

Fitness Pilates Instructor (Level 3)

Evidence Required

Submission of an AUSactive Fitness Pilates Instructor approved training certificate.
Submit evidence of Pilates teaching experience via;
- Employed: a formal letter of endorsement from your current or previous employer/s verifying a minimum of 10-years and 3500 hours of Pilates instruction and/or;
- Self-employed: a statutory declaration stating that you have a minimum of 10-years and 3500 hours of Pilates instruction

CPR and First Aid

Submission of a current First Aid and CPR certification (units of competency from the health national training package)

Continuing Education

Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not applicable if the evidence required above was completed within the past 2-years)

Ongoing Registration Requirements

Maintain nationally recognised current first aid and CPR certification (required to renew every 3 years) and CPR (required to renew annually).
Accumulate the applicable amount of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) relevant to Pilates for each registration period
- minimum of 10 CECs for those registered for 12-months, or
- minimum of 20 CECs for those registered for 24-months

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)

Evidence Required

Submission of a statement of attainment of an AUSactive approved, Australian Nationally Accredited Pilates Diploma or Advanced Diploma comprehensive course

CPR and First Aid

Submission of a current First Aid and CPR certification (units of competency from the health national training package)

Continuing Education

Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not applicable if the evidence required above was completed within the past 2-years)

Pilates Method Teacher (Level 1)

Evidence Required

Submission of a statement of attainment of an AUSactive approved, Australian Nationally Accredited Pilates Diploma or Advanced Diploma comprehensive course
Submit evidence of Pilates teaching experience via;
- Employed: a formal letter of endorsement from your current or previous employer/s verifying a minimum of 500 hours of Pilates instruction and/or;
- Self-employed: a statutory declaration stating that you have a minimum of 500 hours of Pilates instruction

CPR and First Aid

Submission of a current First Aid and CPR certification (units of competency from the health national training package)

Continuing Education

Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not applicable if the evidence required above was completed within the past 2-years)

Pilates Method Teacher (Level 2)

Evidence Required

Submission of a statement of attainment of an AUSactive approved, Australian Nationally Accredited Pilates Diploma or Advanced Diploma comprehensive course
Submit evidence of Pilates teaching experience via;
- Employed: a formal letter of endorsement from your current or previous employer/s verifying a minimum of 2-years and 1000 hours of Pilates instruction and/or;
- Self-employed: a statutory declaration stating that you have a minimum of 2-years and 1000 hours of Pilates instruction

CPR and First Aid

Submission of a current First Aid and CPR certification (units of competency from the health national training package)

Continuing Education

Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not applicable if the evidence required above was completed within the past 2-years)

Pilates Method Teacher (Level 3)

Evidence Required

Submission of a statement of attainment of an AUSactive approved, Australian Nationally Accredited Pilates Diploma or Advanced Diploma comprehensive course
Submit evidence of Pilates teaching experience via;
- Employed: a formal letter of endorsement from your current or previous employer/s verifying a minimum of 10-years and 3500 hours of Pilates instruction and/or;
- Self-employed: a statutory declaration stating that you have a minimum of 10-years and 3500 hours of Pilates instruction

CPR and First Aid

Submission of a current First Aid and CPR certification (units of competency from the health national training package)

Continuing Education

Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CECs in the previous 24-months relevant to Pilates (not applicable if the evidence required above was completed within the past 2-years)

Ongoing Registration Requirements

Maintain nationally recognised current first aid and CPR certification (required to renew every 3 years) and CPR (required to renew annually).
Accumulate the applicable amount of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) relevant to Pilates for each registration period
- minimum of 10 CECs for those registered for 12-months, or minimum of 20 CECs for those registered for 24-months

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

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