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Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Studio and Rehabilitation Course

This course is suitable for: Those who seek a career change to become an internationally-certified Pilates Instructor Those who have been practising Pilates for some time and wish to gain in-depth knowledge and practical know-how across all equipment developed by Joseph Pilates

Course Information

  • October 2024 Intake: Curriculum and Modules

    *Register by 19th August 2024 to enjoy a 10% early bird discount

     

     

    This course is suitable for:

    • Those who seek a career change to become an internationally-certified Pilates Instructor
    • Those who have been practising Pilates for some time and wish to gain in-depth knowledge and practical know-how across all equipment developed by Joseph Pilates

     

    Why choose this course:

    • Polestar has been the leader for more than 30 years in the field of Pilates rehabilitation. Developed by PhD in Physical Therapy, Dr. Brent Anderson, the program offers the most comprehensive Pilates rehabilitation and fitness curriculum available globally.
    • Become part of an elite global community of comprehensive Pilates practitioners
    • Access to a wealth of resources for a deeper dive into Pilates instruction
    • Benefit from exceptional student support throughout your journey

     

    You will learn to:

    • Master the versatile uses of Pilates exercises and implement lesson plans incorporating different Pilates equipment: the reformer, cadillac, wunda chair, barrel and mat
    • Understand the physics of the equipment at a deep level, enabling you to manipulate any apparatus to suit your client’s needs
    • Develop assessment techniques to help your clients make consistent progress on their goals
    • Customise workouts for each client’s needs, essential for any Pilates Instructor seeking high client retention
    • Teach Pilates in both group and private settings, broadening your instructing capabilities and enabling your teaching to be accessible to more clients
    • Safely adapt exercises for injuries and special needs, ensuring responsible and equitable instruction

     

    Comprehensive Studio/Rehab Curriculum

    • The Comprehensive course consists of two online modules and 12 contact days. It teaches the practical skills needed to become proficient
      with Pilates exercises, assessment techniques, movement sequences, and the application of the Polestar Principles.
    • 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 over 90 exercises and their variations for Pilates equipment.
    • The Comprehensive Studio and Comprehensive Rehabilitation series are taught together and include breakout sessions for rehabilitation
      professionals during each module.
    • Graduation from this enables you to qualify and apply for Pilates Method Alliance certification, currently the only international Pilates certification body.

     

    Exam

    • Consists of both theory and practical and is usually around 6-9 months after your last module.
    • Extra curriculum hours (assignments, observation, practice teaching, self-practice and mentoring) must be fulfilled prior to exam registration.
    • You may register for exam held at any Polestar Pilates host studio.

    Have questions about the course? Attend the Course Information Session at 2pm on 17th August, held in-person at Focus Movement and online.

     

     

    For schedule, fees or more information

    Please contact courses@focusmovement.sg

     

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