The Studio Series is comprised of seven two-day courses. The courses must be taken in the following order: P-1, S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6. Successful completion of the series will enable participants the opportunity to gain certification by sitting for the Studio Exam.

Participants: 21 maximum

Prerequisites: 1) Certified Fitness Instructor, or instructor of movement arts such as dance, yoga, tai chi, etc. for three years. 2) Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology. 3) 25 hours of private or group Pilates classes.


Course descriptions:

P-F  Polestar Pilates Principles of Movement

This non-apparatus course introduces current research in movement science, motor learning, bioenergetics, and communication science to instructional practice through six basic movement principles which are used throughout the Polestar Pilates curriculum. Tactile, verbal and imagery cues are integrated with the Pilates exercises. This course introduces Polestar Pilates Screening™, which includes postural evaluation and functional testing, to prepare you to properly design a plan to implement Pilates exercises for clients. This unique component significantly enhances decision-making skills as a Pilates practitioner.
For those individuals taking more than one fitness series, this course is required only once.

Duration:	2 days
Prerequisites:	1. Certified fitness instructor or instructor of movement arts (e.g. Yoga, Tai Chi, practitioners of somatic movement) 2. One semester of basic anatomy/physiology or equivalent 3. Participation in 25 hours of group or private Pilates classes.

S-1

This course teaches the practical skills needed to become proficient with the assessment techniques, movement sequences, and selection and principles of movement learned in PR and PF. The movement selections focus on early intervention and beginning exercises on all equipment.

Experiential lecture and lab will address Basic Postural Assessment. A special lab will address adjustment of equipment for patient safety and instructor efficiency. Exercise lab themes include basic hip disassociation, basic core stabilization, thoracic spine mobility and lower extremity alignment.

Case studies will be reviewed and you will design an exercise or treatment plan based on the information in the case study. You will learn 8 pre-Pilates mat exercises and 9 exercises and their variations for Pilates equipment.

Upon completion, you will be able to teach these exercises to patients and clients.

Duration: 2 days


S-2

This course teaches the practical skills needed to become proficient with the assessment techniques, movement sequences, and selection and principles of movement learned in PF and S1.

The movement selections focus on beginning and early intermediate exercises on all equipment. Experiential lecture and lab will address Polestar Pilates Program Design and Sequencing. Exercise labs address basic shoulder organization, spine mobility in flexion and sidebending, core strength, spine extension strength and lower extremity stretching.

Case studies will be reviewed and you will design an exercise plan based on the information in the case study. You will learn 24 Pilates exercises and their variations for the mat and Pilates equipment.

Upon completion, you will be able to teach these exercises to patients and clients.

Duration: 2 days


S-3

This course teaches the practical skills needed to become proficient with the assessment techniques, movement sequences and selection and principles of movement learned in PF/PR, S1/R1 and S2/R2.

The movement selections focus on intermediate exercises on all equipment. Experiential lecture and lab will address use of imagery in teaching Pilates. Exercise labs address functional upper extremity strengthening and weight bearing, basic standing alignment and balance, intermediate core stabilization, coordination in spine mobility, and intermediate movement integration.

Case studies will be reviewed and you will design an exercise plan based on the information in the case study. You will learn 24 Pilates exercises and their variations for the mat and Pilates equipment.

Upon completion, you will be able to teach these exercises to patients and clients.

Duration: 2 days


S-4

This course teaches the practical skills needed to become proficient with the assessment techniques, movement sequences, and selection and principles of movement learned in PF/PR, and S1/R1 through S3/R3.

The movement selections focus on intermediate and early advanced exercises on all equipment. Experiential lecture and lab will address use of touch and tactile cueing in teaching Pilates. Exercise labs address advanced upper extremity weight bearing, advanced core work in flexion, intermediate standing work, lower extremity strengthening and alignment, and intermediate spine extension work.

Case studies will be reviewed and you will design an exercise plan based on the information in the case study. You will learn 25 Pilates exercises and their variations for the mat and Pilates equipment.

Upon completion, you will be able to teach these exercises to patients and clients.

Duration: 2 days

S-5

This course teaches the practical skills needed to become proficient with the assessment techniques, movement sequences and selection and principles of movement learned in PF/PR- S4/R4.

The movement selections focus on advanced exercises on all equipment. Experiential lecture and lab will address communication skills in teaching Pilates. Exercise labs address advanced core work in flexion, advanced upper and lower extremity weight bearing, advanced lateral flexion work, advanced standing and balance work, and advanced movement integration.

Case studies will be reviewed and you will design an exercise plan based on the information in the case study. You will learn 24 Pilates exercises and their variations for the mat and Pilates equipment.

Upon completion, you will be able to teach these exercises to patients and clients.

Duration: 2 days

S-6

This course teaches the practical skills needed to become proficient with the assessment techniques, movement sequences and selection and principles of movement learned in PF/PR-S5/R5.

The movement selections focus on advanced exercises on all equipment. Experiential lecture and lab will address Energy Medicine and it’s relevance to movement and healing. Exercise labs address advanced movement integration work in all planes of movement and all positions.

Case studies will be reviewed and you will design an exercise plan based on the information in the case study. You will learn 21 Pilates exercises and their variations for the mat and Pilates equipment.

Upon completion, you will be able to teach these exercises to patients and clients.

Duration: 2 days

Fees including VAT:

£2,975 regular
£2,875 if registered 30 days prior to start date

Prices include complementary PMA Student membership.

To book, please send us your full postal address, so we can send you a registration form.

Studio Certification:

Prerequisites: P-F, S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6

Training Loans:

Polestar Pilates UK Ltd. is a registered Learning Provider with the Department for Education and Skills, and as such, Training Loans are available to qualified applicants.

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