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Centralised Exams – March 2021 in Auckland

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Please note:
You have 12 months from the completion of your Principles Online (PO) to complete your Certification Exam.* All logbook hours, face to face weekends and assignments must also have been completed.


Mat Exam – AUCKLAND Friday 19 March 2021

The Mat Certification exam consists of two parts:


  • A one-hour written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions (50 points)


  • Participation in a mock mat class. During this practical section the candidate both teaches a portion of a mat class and demonstrates their exercise performance as a student in a class of 6-10 candidates. Candidates will be evaluated on exercise modification, sequencing, accuracy, verbal and tactile cueing and the quality of the instruction. (50 points)




The written portion of the exam lasts approximately 1.5 hours in total and the practical lasts approximately one hour. The entire exam is worth a total of 100 points.


The candidate will need to achieve an 80% pass mark on both written and theory sections of the exam.



Exam Fees of $395 (incl. GST) are not included in the Course Fees. Please note that an automatic credit card surcharge of 1.8% gets added when you pay via Visa or Mastercard.





To register for the Mat Exam, click on the yellow button below called “CLICK HERE TO REGISTER”



Comprehensive Studio & Rehab Exams – AUCKLAND Friday 19 March 2021


The Comprehensive Certification exam consists of three parts:



  • A written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions (50 points)


  • A case study with written problem solving (50 points)


  • A practical one-on-one demonstration of theoretical knowledge, exercise mastery, movement teaching skills and problem solving skills with an oral defence (50 points)




The written portion of the exam (parts 1 and 2) lasts approximately two hours in total, and part 3 lasts approximately one hour. The entire exam is worth a total of 150 points.


The candidate will need to achieve an 80% pass mark on both written and theory sections of the exam.


The Comprehensive examination tests depth of knowledge, skills and ability to facilitate movement in the Pilates-evolved environment. It is designed to establish an essential level of skill, with emphasis on safety and competence, and evaluates cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains as they pertain to movement analysis, problem solving and treatment planning.


The oral defence addresses theory, adaptations to pathology, contraindications and precautions associated with treatment planning in the Pilates-evolved environment.



Exam Fees of $495 (incl. GST) are not included in the Course Fees. Please note that an automatic credit card surcharge of 1.8% gets added when you pay via Visa or Mastercard.







To register for the Studio Exam, click on the yellow button below called “CLICK HERE TO REGISTER”





To register for the Rehab Exam, click on the yellow button below called “CLICK HERE TO REGISTER”






Reformer Exam – AUCKLAND Friday 26 March 2021

The Reformer Certification exam consists of two parts:


  • A one-hour written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions (50 points)


  • Participation in a mock Reformer class. During this practical section the candidate both teaches a portion of a mat class and demonstrates their exercise performance as a student in a class of 6-10 candidates. Candidates will be evaluated on exercise modification, sequencing, accuracy, verbal and tactile cueing and the quality of the instruction. (50 points)




The written portion of the exam lasts approximately 1.5 hours in total and the practical lasts approximately one hour. The entire exam is worth a total of 100 points.


The candidate will need to achieve an 80% pass mark on both written and theory sections of the exam.



Exam Fees of $420 (incl. GST) are not included in the Course Fees. Please note that an automatic credit card surcharge of 1.8% gets added when you pay via Visa or Mastercard.






To register for the Reformer Exam, click on the yellow button below called “CLICK HERE TO REGISTER”



Please Note


* You have 12 months from the completion of your last module to complete your Certification Exam. If due to extenuating circumstances you need to complete your Exam later than 12 months, please contact us to apply for an extension. If you do not complete your Certification Exam within the set timeframe, you will need to complete the entire Series all over again, at a 50% discount of the course fee.

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