Introduction...

There are new application forms available now on this web site. It is important that the new forms are utilized – after April 15, 2007 CASTLE Worldwide will no longer be accepting Exam Candidate Applications using the 'old' forms. If you are not sure which forms are correct – please go to our downloads section and download the new forms.

The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) is a not-for-profit professional association dedicated to the teachings of Joseph H. and Clara Pilates. The PMA’s mission is to protect the public by establishing certification and continuing education standards for Pilates professionals. The PMA is registered with the Internal Revenue Service of the the United States as a not-for-profit organization.

A recent Wall Street Journal article revealed the fact that Pilates lacks trained instructors. This is due to the fact that until the establishment of the PMA Pilates Certified credential the consumer public could not be guaranteed that their Pilates teacher was qualified to teach this effective and specialized form of exercise and ‘whole body health for life”. To address the need for a qualified and verifiable credential for the Pilates profession the PMA enlisted the aid of CASTLE Worldwide a leader in the high stakes exam development field. The PMA has followed the necessary steps outlined by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies to produce a test which could apply for and achieve third party accreditation through their prestigious organization.

By choosing a PMA Pilates Certified teacher you can be assured of a professional in the field of Pilates

"Everything You've Always Wanted To Know", an Insert from The Hundred...

We have created a PDF for you to download and print out or read at your leisure. It appeared in The Hundred Newsletter of the PMA. This document may answer many of the questions you have about taking the test.

Besides, it's a lot more colorful than this serious web site!