Eligibility...

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAM CANDIDATES
To sit for the certification examination you must meet certain requirements. Please provide all requested documentation of your eligibility with your application. Applications will not be considered complete without eligibility documentation.

Age
To sit for the examination you must be at least 18 years of age

CPR Certification
To sit for the examination you must currently be CPR certified. Please include a copy of both sides of your CPR card with your application. "Online" CPR Certification is not acceptable.

Education and/or Experience
To sit for the examination a candidates must have education and or experience in the field of Pilates or other current exercise sciences or related fields. The candidate must meet one (1) of the following four eligibility options:

  • 200 Documented hours of training in a Pilates teacher
    training program. (Please fill out Form A at the back of this
    booklet and return it with your application.)
  • Six (6) months (or 720 hours) of full-time employment as a
    Pilates teacher within the last twelve (12) month period
    Please fill out Form B at the back of this booklet and return it
    with your application.
  • Certification from one of the following NCCA-accredited
    programs: American Council on Exercise (ACE): GFI or PT;
    Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC): ATC;
    National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF);
    National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA),
    CSCS or NSCA-CPT. Applicants must provide a copy of their certificate with their application

The Exam Candidate guide and all related forms can be downloaded from this web site in the Forms & Downloads section.