Tips for Presenter Applications
The PAA are keen to see our members wowing attendees at the 2023 conference. Submitting a proposal that is clear and concise but also detailed will assist the selection committee with their process.
For a successful application, you will demonstrate that your proposal:
- addresses the application criteria for your chosen category
- has a well conceived plan (e.g. learning outcomes, key concepts, flow of content delivery, activities/repertoire used to develop concept, strategies to achieve outcomes)
- has enough detail for the selection committee to clearly visualise the resulting workshop/class
Professional Resume:
Your resume should include as much relevant detail as possible, including specialised qualifications and any previous experience as a presenter.
Guidelines for workshops covering content for higher risk populations or advanced repertoire:
Presenters offering workshops for populations that involve neurological and or physiological changes, are required to show:
- a minimum of 16 hrs formal specialty training as well as evidence of practical experience teaching clients from the specific populations e.g. neurological conditions, cancer, and pre and postnatal exercise.
- adherence to current medical guidelines for the subject, including clear contra-indications and modifications
Guidelines for workshop applications teaching classical, advanced or archival repertoire:
Presenters of workshops in classical and archival repertoire are required to show:
- a PAA industry standard comprehensive certification in Classical Pilates
- at least 5 years industry experience teaching the classical system since graduation.
- advanced or archival repertoire should address contra-indications for exercises.
Guidelines for presenters of Non-Pilates workshops
Presenters of non-Pilates workshops are required to show
- relevant qualifications/experience in the topic area.
- that the content is related to Pilates and will enhance the education of qualified Pilates instructors.
Note: If you are keen but don’t quite meet the entry requirements, explain how you plan to upgrade your skills/membership including a timeline (upgrades, education etc).
Title:
- should describe the content or the aim of the workshop/class
- simply descriptive, or catchy and humorous – match the tone of the content matter
Workshop Proposal:
Each application must be accompanied by a detailed proposal that describes the content of the workshop. Your outline should include the following:
- Content summary: Describe what will happen during the proposed session. Detail 4 or 5 key concepts that you will cover, the flow of content delivery, what activities/repertoire will be used to develop your concepts. Additional information might include: How will you engage your audience? What issues does the session address? Is the material new to Australia? Does it build upon your previous work or will you refer to any new research?
- Learning outcomes: Explain what the participant will take away from the session. What strategies are there to achieve the learning outcomes?
- Focus: Tell us who the session is directed at… e.g. new graduates, experienced instructor, business owner, etc. Do they need background experience to attend?
- Experience: share any relevant experience you have of presenting a workshop (rather than just a standard class)
The ‘Extra Sauce’
Once the important details are in place, let us know what inspires you, what your passions are… explain how you will make your presentation sing and what your presenting WOW moments have been!
Good Luck with your application!!