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PTA registered teachers are committed to upholding excellence in teaching and the practise of the Pilates method in the 21st century.
That’s because all teachers on the register meet strict entry criteria and work to a Code of Ethical Practice and Conduct. This provides assurance to [consumers/clients] that are training with a reputable teacher who holds formal qualifications, insurance, and takes their role in teaching Pilates seriously.
Lessons with a Pilates teacher who is a member of the association provides assurance and confidence to the public, employers and health care professionals that the Teacher is a highly trained and a specialist.
All Pilates Teacher Association members and associate members will have received training through schools which have a comprehensive training available, and their course tutors all comprehensively trained Pilates Teachers with a minimum of 5 years Pilates teaching experience. Their Pilates Teacher Training will have been over many months, sometimes years and all members will have had considerable amounts of time spent in apprentice hours. [For classification of teachers please click here. – where is this linking to?]
Rights – To promote and respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being.
Relationships – To develop a relationship with their participants and other professionals based on openness, honesty, mutual trust and respect.
Personal Responsibilities – To demonstrate proper personal behaviour and conduct at all times and be fair, honest and considerate to all participants and colleagues
Professional Standards – To retain a high level of competence through qualifications and a commitment to ongoing training that ensures safe and correct practice referring to other colleagues and Professionals where appropriate.
Safe Working Practice – To prepare for all activities ensuring the safety of their clients is of paramount consideration.
There is no formal regulation requirement for Pilates. The Pilates method is subject to voluntary regulation with associations around the world.
The PTA is a membership body for any teacher anywhere in the world who is committed to the preservation of the Pilates method and professional development of Comprehensive Pilates Teaching.
In establishing our Association we have explored the guidance from the Professional Standards Authority and the Accredited Voluntary Registers scheme, an organisation that formally regulates Health Professionals like Doctors and provide a voluntary register for complementary health care.
Many complementary health practitioners are members of voluntary regulatory bodies Accredited professions like Alexander Technique, example belong to the Complementary and Natural Health Council (CNHC)
The fitness industry in the UK is also subject to voluntary registration and many teachers are not bound by any code of conduct. CIMSPA has been delegated the authority by the UK Government and recognised as the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector.
In Europe there is The European Health and Fitness Association performs the same role for countries within the European Union.
The PTA is actively working on behalf of our members with representatives from each of these bodies to ensure that the voices of Comprehensive Pilates Teachers from comprehensive schools are involved in the setting of standards of education for Pilates and developing the occupation “Comprehensive Pilates Teacher”.
While the Pilates method is an ideal workout for healthy individuals it also has a benefit for many musculo-skeletal complaints and post Physiotherapy exercise, meaning referrals to Pilates Teachers are common.
Part of the work of the PTA is to raise the profile of the Comprehensive Pilates teacher with UK Government Departments (Westminster and devolved governments), protecting the public and defining the standards of Education required to become a [Comprehensive] Pilates Teacher.