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FAQ: Practical Training
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6 answers about practical training and equipment.

FAQ

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How much practical training is there?

Each discipline includes 14 practical hours, usually delivered across two or three intensive days. Hybrid students attend in person with 100% attendance required.

What if I miss a practical day?

The missed education must be completed privately with the Master Trainer before assessment submission, paid by the student at the trainer's hourly rate.

Do I need to own a Reformer?

No, but you need reliable access to suitable Reformers for practical learning, self-mastery, practice teaching and assessments, through a studio, workplace, hire agreement or home studio. Body Form Education does not arrange or pay for external access.

What do the assessments need?

Each discipline has two written class plans and two teaching videos of 45 to 50 minutes. Assessment 1 needs at least two clients. Assessment 2 needs at least four clients at once, one simulating a third-trimester pregnancy and one a shoulder or back injury, with one suitable Reformer per client for Reformer.

How many attempts do I get?

Each assessment has three attempts in total: the original submission plus up to two resubmissions. Enrolment does not guarantee graduation.

Do I need my own Pilates equipment?

Hybrid students: no, all equipment is provided on practical days. You only need access to equipment for practice teaching and assessment outside those days. Fully Online students: yes, you need access to the equipment for your chosen certification to complete practical learning and assessments.

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Inside a Reformer Intake

Reformer days cover spring selection, setups, programming and cueing, with educator feedback on real bodies, not just demonstrations.

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Recognition

Accredited and Recognised

Body Form Education Teacher Training has ITTAP and PMA International accreditation which means all qualifications leave graduates with Global Recognition to teach Pilates all across the world. Additionally on a National level we have taken it even further and our qualifications are also mapped with AUSactive in Australia and recognised through Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand. This means our students are receiving qualifications that are not only Physio-led education but internationally accredited that has gone through rigorous testing through 3 accreditation companies to ensure you are truly getting beyond the level of understanding you need to be a confident Pilates instructor.

Recognition and accreditation

  • ITTAP: International Teacher Training Accreditation for Pilates
  • Pilates Method Alliance
  • AUSactive CPD Provider
  • Pilates Aotearoa Education Provider
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association

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