All education bodies listed have been assessed in relation to the PAA competency criteria.
This listing was last updated on 1st May 2006. To inquire about educational bodies not listed, please contact the PAA administrator.

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PAA Approved Educational Courses & Course Competency Criteria

THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE DELIVERED BY ORGANISATIONS REGISTERED TO TRADE IN AUSTRALIA

Pilates International Training Centre
www.pilatesitc.com
Approved programs are:
Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice (91120NSW) Practitioner level qualification (dealing with moderate risk clientele)
Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction(91121NSW) Industry entry level qualification (dealing with low risk clientele
Matwork Accreditation (five units of competency drawn from the Cert IV in Pilates Instruction) Matwork only accreditation.

Polestar Pilates Australia
www.polestarpilates.com.au
Approved programs are:
Polestar Pilates Studio or Rehab Certification - must include: PF/PR, S1/R1, S2/R2, S3/R3, S4/R4, S5/S6, S6/R6, M2

The Pilates Method Studio
www.pilatesm.com.au
Approved programs are:
Romana’s Pilates Certification

Pilates Canberra
www.pilatescanberra.com.au
Approved programs are:
Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (91121NSW) Industry entry level qualification (dealing with low risk clientele) Matwork Accreditation (five units of competency drawn from the CertIV in Pilates Instruction)

National Pilates Centre
www.alignedforlife.com.au
Approved programs are:
Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (91121NSW) Industry entry level qualification (dealing with low risk clientele) Matwork Accreditation (five units of competency drawn from the CertIV in Pilates Instruction)

TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute
www.sit.nsw.edu.au
Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (91121NSW) – Course no. 18287.  Industry entry level qualification (dealing with low risk clientele)
Matwork Accreditation (five units of competency drawn from the CertIV in Pilates Instruction)

Approved educational organisations are also approved to deliver short course training and ongoing education as assessed programs, as long as the delivery of these programs is by the registered faculty and including pilates relevant content, and program handouts.

THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE DELIVERED BY ORGANISATIONS TRADING IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. GRADUATES OF THESE COURSES CAN BE RECOGNISED BY THE PILATES ALLIANCE IN AUSTRALIA ACCORDING TO THE NOTED REQUIREMENTS

Recognised international Pilates Certification programs:

• Body Arts & Science International Certification (BASIC)
• Stott Pilates Certification
• Pilates Institute (UK) Certification
• Polestar Pilates International

The Pilates Alliance Australasia will accept applications for membership from graduates of other comprehensive certification programs (ie: private providers not listed here) and will process the application against the required Course Competency Criteria for approval. Evidence of course content, delivery modes, hours applicable and delivery faculty will be requested.