PMA Forms & Graphics

The PMA™ provides forms and information in the PDF format for download and use by its members. PDFs can be viewed and printed on ANY computer with the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Most computers are now pre-loaded with this software at purchase. However, if you cannot download or view these forms, you will need to first get the FREE Acrobat Reader software here.

Presenter Application - Conference 2008

If you would like to be a presenter at the PMA's 2008 8th International Educational Conference, please download this form, print, fill out and then send hard copy to the office.

#PA08-Presenter Application Conference 2008

The PMA Pilates Certification Exam

#T01 - Candidate Handbook
#T03 - Candidate Exam Application
#T03B - Candidate Exam Retake Application
#T03C - Candidate Exam ReCertification Application
#TO3D - CEC Requirements for Recertification

#T04 - Accreditation FAQ

#T07 - Code of Ethics

#T08 - Scope of Practice

#T06 - Professional Conduct

We are happy to announce the completion of the PMA Pilates Certification Exam. Please download the Candidate Handbook, The Candidate Exam Application , and an Accreditation FAQ sheet (courtesy of the American Council on Exercise (ACE)) about certification accreditation. (These same forms can also be downloaded at the CASTLE Worldwide site)

CASTLE Worldwide, a corporate leader in the high-stakes exam field, will administer the exam and it will be available on demand via computer-based testing at CompUSA Stores across the U.S. and Berlltz Language Centers in Canada. More details about International test sites may be obtained through CASTLE Worldwide.

The Procedure For Taking the Test

1. Download the application and candidate handbook.
2. Fill out application, provide all necessary additional documentation, enclose payment (or provide Credit Card info) and then and fax or mail to CASTLE Worlwide.
3. CASTLE Worldwide will review your application, determine your eligibility and send you a User ID and Password. PLEASE KEEP THESE IN A SAFE PLACE AS THE PMA CANNOT GET OR RETRIEVE THIS INFORMATION FOR YOU.
4. Using your User ID and Password, you will go on-line to CASTLE'S Web Site to schedule a computer-based testing session at a testing location near you.
5. Go to your scheduled appointment to take the test.

Please do not call the PMA office to register for the test or to ask questions about the test. CASTLE Worldwide will handle registration and all questions. You will find the necessary contact information and procedures in the candidate handbook. There are no exceptions regarding the requirements for sitting for the test.

Please visit our new web site devoted to the PMA Pilates Ceritifed Exam for more detailed information and to find a PMA Pilates Certified Teacher in your area.

PMA Press and Information:

Position Statements

#PS001 - PMA Position Statement: On Pilates

Press Releases

#PR01-Jan. 25, 2005 - PILATES CERTIFICATION HELPS PROTECT CONSUMERS

Educational

#E01-PMA CEC Provider Application Package 2008

The PMA™ recommends that all members teaching Pilates maintain 16 CEC (Continuing Education Credit) units every 2 years. The PMA requires all PMA Certified Pilates teachers to maintain 16 CEC (Continuing Education Credit) units every 2 years. 10 hours of credit must be from PMA™ approved CEC course work, 6 hours may be from the following CEC organization providers, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, BOC(NATA), NCSF, NFPT, state Physical Therapy boards, or accredited college or university exercise science, bio-mechanics or anatomy coursework. To become a provider with the PMA™, course instructors must meet certain requirements.

Please download and print this form if you are interested in becoming a CEC provider or applying to teach a mat class or workshop at next years conference. Please contact the office with any questions.

Member's AND Studio Liability Insurance

Through an exclusive arrangement with ESIX insurance company, the PMA offers our members an instructor's liability insurance program. The cost is $170.00 annually for $2,000,000 worth of coverage.

Please note that all applications for insurance MUST have proof of your Pilates teacher training.

For more info, please download the forms or call the office. Application form, Insurance FAQs.

We can now also offer insurance for your studio! Download that information now.

ESIX HAS ALSO SET UP A SPECIAL TELEPHONE LINE FOR ANY PMA MEMBERS HAVING QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR INSURANCE OR RENEWALS:

1-800-342-4371 Extension: 120

CANADIAN MEMBERS: Please contact Amy Bloom Havlin at the office for information on insurance for our Canadian Members.

Studio/Practice

The PMA™ also provides sample and other forms for use in your studio/practice. These forms can be found in the list below. Please click on the form to download a PDF.

#S01-Sample Release of Liability Form
#S02- Equipment Maintenance Checklist
#S03-Incident Report
#S04-Health Screening Form
#S05-Accident Claim Form

Membership Applications

These membership applications may be downloaded and used to apply for PMA™ membership. Please download forms, print, fill out and then send hard copy to the office.

#M03-Individual Membership Application
#M04-Student Application

Studio and Teacher Training Listing Applications

These listing applications may be downloaded and used to apply for PMA™ Studio Listing and PMA Teacher Training Program Listings.

These two applications may be filled out online and then saved to your computer. You can send the saved, filled-out form as an email attachment to: info@pilatesmethodalliance.org OR you can print out the saved version and mail it to the office.

#SL1-Studio Listing Application
#TTPL1-Teacher Training Program Listing Application

The Hundred!™ is the newsletter of the Pilates Method Alliance™. It is published 4 times a year and is available to all members. The Hundred contains the most up-to-date information on the Pilates Method Alliance™ and news from the general world of Pilates. You can view past issues of The Hundred!™ here on the web site or download them for viewing or print-out at home. These are available in the PDF format.

The Hundred - 1st Issue
The Hundred - Late Summer 2002
The Hundred - SPECIAL EDITION-Late Fall 2002
The Hundred - Spring 2003
The Hundred - Fall 2003
The Hundred - Spring 2004
The Hundred - Fall 2004
The Hundred - Winter 2004-2005
The Hundred - Winter Insert 2005
The Hundred - Spring 2005 (no issue published)
The Hundred = Summer 2005 (no issue published)
The Hundred - Fall 2005
The Hundred - Winter 2006
The Hundred - Spring 2006

Please check back here often for other forms & documents as they become available. Remember, you'll need Acrobat Reader to see them. You can get it here for free.

Graphics

(Under Construction) You'll soon be able to download membership graphics, logos, etc., of the PMA™ to be used in printed materials or to affiliate yourself or your studio with the PMA on the web!