Australian Pilates Method Association

APMA Membership

No matter what level of membership you hold, the APMA will continue to support you throughout your Pilates career.

A membership with the APMA is valuable whether you've taken a course from another organisation or a course accredited by the APMA.

Membership Levels and Benefits

Associate Teacher Membership Level 1

For teachers who haven't taken courses directly recognised by the APMA.

Requirements include: 

• Successful completion of a program of study, i.e. Government Accredited Certificate IV in Pilates.
• Minimum of 500 hours of teaching experience in the Pilates Method
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent
• Current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance
• As set by the APMA, members are required to maintain continuing education credits
• Eligibility to upgrade to Level Two upon completion of the National Registration Examination

Teacher Membership Level 2

Teachers who have completed courses accredited by the APMA.

Requirement includes:

• Completion of a program of study
  
  • minimum government Accredited Diploma in Pilates or completion of the APMA Accredited Level 2 Teacher training course within the last 2 years
• Minimum 1000 hours of experience in teaching the Pilates Method
• Completion of the National Registration Examination, if a Diploma in Pilates has not been completed
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent
• Current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance
• As set by the APMA, members are required to maintain continuing education credits

Professional Practitioner Level 3

For teachers who have completed accredited APMA courses.

Requirements include:

• Completion of a program of study
  
  • minimum Government Accredited Advanced Diploma in Pilates
• A minimum of 3500 hours of experience teaching the Pilates Method
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent
• Current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance
• As set by the APMA, members are required to maintain continuing education credits

Professional Practitioner Level 4

For teachers who have completed accredited APMA courses. 

Only applicable to current Level 2 or Level 3 members who show 7,500 hours of teaching. 

An existing member must have held their membership for at least one full membership year before applying for an upgrade.

Requirements include:

• Successful completion of a program of study
• A minimum of 7500 hours of teaching experience in the Pilates Method is required
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent
• Current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance
• As set by the APMA, members are required to maintain continuing education credits

Student Membership

For current Pilates Teacher Course students. Eligible for 2 years from enrollment date.

Associate Membership

For anyone interested in the Pilates Method. This is a non-voting membership level, but you: 

• Have access to workshops, courses and industry information. 
• Will receive the APMA Newsletter
• Can attend APMA annual general meetings.

Benefits of APMA Membership

• Monthly Newsletter
• Online Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy
• Member discounts to APMA continuing education workshops
• Voting rights within the association
• Sit on sub-committees and council
• Access to courses and industry information
• Get exclusive discounts and promotions from partner brands

To apply for or learn more about membership, please contact the APMA today!