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 Body Control Pilates Association®The Body Control Pilates Association was established in 1995 under the direction of Lynne Robinson and has become the benchmark for Pilates in Europe and the largest professional body for Pilates teachers in the UK.
Body Control Pilates Association® TeachersBody Control Pilates Association teachers work to a strict code of practice which governs teaching standards, professional ethics and continuing education of it's members.To qualify as a BCPA teacher, each student attends 80 hours of tuition in Pilates theory, exercises and anatomy, followed by a three hour written exam and a one hour practical exam. At the end of this formal tuition, each teacher must then complete a period of supervised teaching, which is typically 50 hours. You can be sure that any teacher qualified with the BCPA has an excellent understanding of the Pilates method! The Body Control Pilates Association's listing of qualified teachers is available to view at: www.bodycontrol.co.ukBody Control Pilates is a Registered Trade Mark used under licence The Register of Exercise Professionals The
Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is the largest
qualification-based professional body setting a National Standard
within the fitness industry. Registration with REPs means your teacher
has recognized and approved qualifications endorsed by the Government.
Fully qualified pilates teachers in the United Kingdom are now required to hold an NVQ Level 3 (Advanced Instructor). The Body Control Pilates Association® was one of the first professional bodies for Pilates in the UK to comply with these national standards. If you are considering Pilates, especially if you suffer with joint or back problems, PLEASE check that your teacher is fully qualified to teach Pilates. The qualifications of all fitness professionals including pilates teachers can be verified on the Register of Exercise Professionals website at: www.exerciseregister.org |
