CERTIFICATION

As interest in Pilates continues to grow around the world, there is an increasing need for an internationally recognised professional qualification.

Polestar has been training practitioners and administering rigorous examinations since 1992. The Polestar Pilates curriculum and its associated certification are already available and setting an industry standard in Austria, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Russia and the USA.

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Rehabilitation Certification

Rehabilitation Certification is available to registered rehabilitation professionals (MD, SRP, OT, DO, DC, RGN and certified athletic trainers) by sitting for an examination that consists of three parts:

1. A one-hour written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions (50 points).
2. A case study with written problem solving (50 points)
3. 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 a collective passing score of 120 points or higher to achieve Certification.

Polestar strongly recommends that Rehabilitation Certification candidates complete 350 practice hours in preparation for the exam. Practice hours should comprise mastery of exercises taught in R1, R2, R3; observation of relevant DVDs/videos and of Polestar Certified Practitioners working in a rehab setting; and teaching practice.

The Rehabilitation 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.

Prerequisites: PR, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and professional medical registration
Certification Fee: £250


Studio Certification

The Studio Certification exam consists of three parts:

1. A one-hour written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions (50 points).
2. A case study with written problem solving (50 points)
3. 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 a collective passing score of 120 points or higher to be certified.

Studio Certification candidates will design a programme based on information from a Polestar fitness screening and functional testing. The oral defence addresses theory, justification of exercise selection and modification, precautions and contraindications. Candidates will be evaluated on exercise selection and modification, sequencing, accuracy, verbal and tactile cueing and the quality of the instruction.

Polestar strongly recommends that Studio Certification candidates complete 350 practice hours in preparation for the exam. Practice hours should comprise mastery of exercises taught in S1, S2, S3; observation of relevant videos and of Polestar Certified Practitioners working in a teaching setting; and teaching practice.

Prerequisites: PF, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
Certification Fee: £250

Mat Certification

The Mat Certification exam consists of two parts:

1. A one-hour written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions (50 points).
2. 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.

Polestar strongly recommends that Mat Certification candidates complete 150 practice hours in preparation for the exam. Practice hours should comprise mastery of exercises taught in M1 and M2; observation of relevant DVDs/videos and of Polestar Certified Practitioners within the teaching environment; and teaching practice.

Prerequisites: PF, M1, M2
Certification Fee: £175