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APMA Pilates Education

The APMA philosphy to education is to provide course participants with a conceptual methodology to teaching rather than a purely repertory based approach to learning.
Encourages a 'don't give a person a fish, but teach them how to fish' perspective
Encourages students through supervised teaching and mentoring programs to be embracing of a diversified approach to the Method.
Is delivered through accredited course providers is all states of Australia
Graduates are eligible for full membership at a Level Two entry to the APMA
Provides a flexible approach to learning including time frames, methods of delivery etc

Pre-requisites

Tertiary level anatomy and physiology, or equivalent

50 hours' prior personal practice with an instructor, including Pilates equipment repertoire
Fitness Level 2 First Aid and CPR

Program

The course runs part time over a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 18 months with a minimum of 130 contact hours
14 hours of observation time in an APMA equipment-based studio
Successful completion of the APMA Level 1 Pilates Instructor Course and APMA Level 1 Membership requires a minimum of 200 hours Supervised Personal Practice (a minimum of 50 hours to be completed before course commencement). 50% of these hours maybe undertaken with non APMA Pilates professional teachers
200 hours of documented supervised teaching apprenticeship (including minimum 100 hours with APMA level 2, 3 or 4 instructor). The remaining 50% of the required hours may be undertaken with non APMA Pilates professional teachers

Subjects

History, philosophy and principles of the Pilates method
Functional and applied anatomy
Assessment procedures
Teaching methodology
Original exercises to modern interpretations
Common difficulties, postural differences
Biomechanics and Common Pathologies
Studio management, ethics and safety standards

National Registration Examination

Is held in all capital cities twice yearly. (2nd Saturday of May and November)
Is open to instructors who have completed a course of study in Pilates Method
Meets a minimum Level One Associate Teacher requirements (see membership)
Includes a written and practical component
Provides direct entry into Level Two Teacher membership and corresponding benefits (see membership)

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Find Out More

For further information on activities and educational programs from APMA, please contact:

APMA Administrator
Joanne Worsfield
PO Box 135
Hurstbridge Vic 3099

	Phone:		03 9718 1881
	Fax:		03 9718 1881
	Email:		admin@australianpilates.asn.au