STUDIO SERIES

The Polestar Pilates Studio Certification course is a comprehensive program that provides in-depth training to become a Pilates Studio teacher.  Each student will receive comprehensive didactic and theoretical review and practical training using a clinical reasoning approach.  Students will receive instruction in teaching techniques, Pilates exercise benefits, self mastery and practice.  The Polestar Pilates didactic curriculum has earned the reputation world-wide as the most scientifically based Pilates curriculum available, taking Pilates education to a new pinnacle, consisting of formal lecture, reading assignments, research literature review, and writing assignments.  Polestar Education is best known for it’s “critical thinking” model and original design of the Polestar Fitness Screening, Polestar Health Model and use of problem solving rehabilitation assessment tools. 

The Studio Series trains participants to use equipment developed from the designs of Joseph H. Pilates: Reformer, Trapeze Table, Combo Chair and Ladder Barrel. Polestar also uses mat exercises and the following small props: wall / door springs, the Flex Ring™ Toner, Rotating Discs, Balance Board, foam rollers and the gym ball.
The Studio Series is comprised of seven two-day courses. The courses must be taken in the following order: P1, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6. Successful completion of the series will enable participants the opportunity to gain certification by sitting for the Studio Exam.

Course description:

PF  Polestar Pilates Principals of Fitness/Movement   (2 days - 16 hours)
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 participants undertaking more than one series, it is only required to complete PF once.   

S1 to S6   (12 days - 6 x 2 day course modules)
After the Pilates Principles of Fitness/Movement module (PF), the Pilates Studio program continues with six course modules scheduled approximately one month apart. The time between courses allows you to practice and become comfortable with the material before continuing to the next course. Each course is two days, usually Saturday and Sunday.  On the Saturday morning of each module from S2 onwards, we start at 08:30 for a 90 minute self-mastery check-off session with your instructor where you show them the practice log book (given in the first course) and get passed off on your mastery of the exercises by demonstrating and teaching them.  This session is included in the registration fees, and is in addition to the 96 hours of class time. 

These courses review the postural screening methodology and the six principles learned in PF, then applies them to exercises on the Studio Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Mat and small props.   You will learn:

• Verbal and tactile cueing combined with mental imagery to facilitate accurate execution of the movements
• Program design and exercise sequencing
• Practical application of the repertoire through use of case studies
• Exercise modifications for a variety of populations

For certification, you will be required to complete  the required reading and writing assignments, 40 hours of observation, 100 hours of self mastery practice and 100 hours of apprentice teaching, at your own cost where applicable.  

Please click here to download a course brochure and registration form.