Become a CEC Presenter or Provider
The NPCP approves Continuing Education workshops for CECs throughout the year. Approvals are valid for one year from the date of approval.
CECs eligible for approval must fall into one of 2 categories:
Pilates content workshops must be taught by a NCPT who has been teaching clients for a minimum of 5 years and has been teaching Pilates workshops to teachers for a minimum of 1 year.
Allied Modalities
Allied modality workshops support the certificant by broadening their skill set beyond the Pilates paradigm. These workshops include topics such as:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Kinesiology
- Movement, etc.
Allied Modality workshops must be taught by a licensed healthcare professional, or an individual that provides evidence of mastery of the subject matter presented.
The subject matter must fit within the presenter’s scope of experience/knowledge and be applied appropriately to the Pilates professional’s Scope of Practice.
Industry Development
Industry Development workshops are intended to enhance the Pilates teacher’s understanding of the structures inherent within established professions. Presenters should identify established norms and focus on those established elements that commonly define an industry. These workshops must be taught by individuals with field experience in:
- Third party certification
- Professional associations
- Accreditation
- Licensing development
The subject matter must fit within the presenter’s scope of experience/knowledge and be applied appropriately to the Pilates professional’s Scope of Practice.
Business Development
Business development workshops address the skills necessary to maintain a productive Pilates studio. Subjects like those listed below will be considered:
- Business administration
- Marketing
- Networking
- IT support
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting
This coursework must be taught by a presenter that holds a degree, (a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree), in business administration, finance, accounting, or have 5 plus years of experience as a business owner or administrator.