Terms & Conditions
Upon enrolment, students agree to adhere to the following terms and conditions. This agreement is essential for maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. Please ensure that you read and understand these terms carefully.
PILATES MOVEMENT AUSTRALASIA
Course Terms & Conditions
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1. Enrolment
By enrolling in any course offered by Pilates Movement Australasia (“PMA”), you agree to these Terms & Conditions. Enrolment is confirmed upon receipt of payment (full or approved payment plan).
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2. Courses Offered
PMA offers the following certification programs:
• Mat Instructor Certification
• Reformer Instructor Certification
• Comprehensive Studio Instructor Certification
All courses are delivered as structured, self-paced programs combining online learning, practical application, mentoring, and assessment.
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3. Course Structure & Mentoring
Course Delivery
All courses are delivered as self-paced programs, allowing students the flexibility to progress and complete their training according to their individual schedule.
While suggested timeframes may be provided as a guide, there is no strict deadline for course completion, and students may take the time required to meet all learning and assessment requirements.
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Mentoring Sessions
Each course includes structured private mentoring:
• Mat: 10 private mentoring sessions
• Reformer: 10 private mentoring sessions
• Studio: 10 private mentoring sessions
• Comprehensive: 30 private mentoring sessions
Mentoring sessions:
• Are conducted 1:1 with a qualified Pilates trainer
• Are booked at the student’s convenience (subject to availability)
• Are designed to support progression, technique refinement, and assessment readiness
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Mentoring Timeframe
To support consistency and effective learning, it is highly advisable that:
• Mat and Reformer mentoring sessions are completed within 12 months from the date of enrolment
• Comprehensive mentoring sessions are completed within 24 months from the date of enrolment
This ensures continuity in learning and prevents extended gaps that may impact skill development and competency.
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Extensions
PMA understands that individual circumstances may vary.
Students who require additional time to complete their mentoring sessions are encouraged to contact us directly. Extension requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Additional conditions:
• Unused mentoring sessions may expire after the applicable timeframe unless an extension has been approved
• Additional mentoring sessions may be purchased if required
• Missed or late-cancelled sessions may be forfeited at PMA’s discretion
Final assessment is conducted via video submission and must meet PMA competency standards.
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4. Self-Paced Learning
Students are responsible for managing their own progress and completing all required course components.
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5. Attendance & Participation
Students are expected to:
• Actively engage with course materials and mentoring sessions
• Demonstrate commitment, accountability, and professionalism throughout the course
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6. Equipment & Apparatus Requirements
Students must have regular access to the relevant Pilates apparatus for their course (Mat, Reformer, or full studio equipment).
This is essential for:
• Mentoring sessions
• Practice and skill development
• Assessment preparation
Students are responsible for arranging appropriate access to equipment.
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7. Fees & Payment
Course fees must be paid in full or via an approved payment method:
• Afterpay
• PayPal payment plan
• Approved internal payment plan
Payment terms:
• Payment plans must be strictly adhered to
• Missed payments will result in suspension of access to the learning portal
• Access will resume once payments are brought up to date up to a maximum of 1 time.
• All fees are non-transferable
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8. Refund Policy
All course fees are strictly non-refundable.
By enrolling, you acknowledge and agree that no refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
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9. Certification & Certificate of Completion
Certification is awarded only upon:
• Completion of all course requirements
• Demonstration of competency to PMA standards
Completion of mentoring sessions alone does not guarantee certification.
Upon successful completion, student details will be submitted to Pilates Education Institute (PEI) for issuance of a Certificate of Completion.
Submission includes:
• Student name
• Date of completion
• Course completed
• Total training hours
Minimum required hours:
• Mat – 100 hours
• Reformer – 160 hours
• Comprehensive – 450 hours or more
Certificates are issued by PEI and include both PMA and PEI branding.
PMA is not responsible for delays caused by third-party processing.
Certification confirms completion of training and does not guarantee employment or business outcomes.
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10. Online Platform Access
Access to course materials is:
• Personal
• Non-transferable
• Not to be shared
Unauthorised sharing may result in removal from the course without refund.
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11. Code of Conduct
Students are expected to:
• Maintain professionalism and respect
• Act in accordance with PMA values and standards
• Contribute to a positive learning environment
PMA has a zero-tolerance policy for:
• Aggressive, abusive, or threatening behaviour
• Disrespectful or inappropriate conduct
Failure to comply may result in removal from the course without refund.
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12. Health & Safety
Students participate at their own risk.
Students are responsible for ensuring they are physically fit to participate.
PMA is not liable for injuries sustained during training, except where required by law.
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13. Intellectual Property
All materials remain the intellectual property of PMA and may not be:
• Reproduced
• Distributed
• Shared
• Used to create or deliver similar training programs
without prior written consent.
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14. Recording & Use of Content
Mentoring sessions and submitted assessments may be recorded for quality, training, and review purposes.
By enrolling, students consent to this use.
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15. Right to Refuse or Remove
PMA reserves the right to:
• Refuse enrolment
• Remove a student from a course
where behaviour, conduct, or circumstances are deemed unsuitable. No refund will be provided.
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16. Changes to Course Delivery
PMA reserves the right to update or modify course content, structure, or delivery as required.
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17. Agreement
By enrolling in a PMA course, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.
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18. Course Materials & Portal Access
Upon enrolment:
• Students will receive access to the online learning portal within 30 days
• Course workbooks and materials will be issued within 30 days of enrolment
PMA will make reasonable efforts to provide access and materials as soon as practicable. Delays may occur due to processing or external factors.
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19. Assessment & Marking Timeframes
Final assessments are conducted via video submission and must meet PMA competency standards.
• Assessment review and marking may take up to 4–6 weeks from the date of submission
• Students will be notified of outcomes once assessment has been completed
PMA reserves the right to take additional time where required to ensure fair and thorough assessment.
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