Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Studio and Rehabilitation Course
The comprehensive series consists of six two day (16 hours) course modules and 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 Pilates Studio and Pilates for Rehabilitation series are taught together, and include breakout sessions for rehabilitation professionals during each module. The final module is often taught separately.
Upon completion, you will be able to:
- Identify the appropriate stage of a client and correctly select most effective exercises to bring about a change.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the following pieces of apparatus: Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and props.
- Demonstrate correct safety and equipment handling practices.
- Demonstrate ability to correctly execute all exercises and their variations.
- Problem solve and design an exercise or treatment plan with case study.
- Modify basic exercises based on clients needs.
Prerequisites
- Completion of Polestar Principles
- You must be a licensed or certified health care professional (e.g. MD, PT, DO, DC, ATC)
Course Curriculum
- S/R1 through S/R6: Pilates Studio and Pilates for Rehabilitation
(S/R1 | S/R2 | S/R3 | S/R4 | S/R5 | S6 | R6)
Final Exam
Consists of both theory and practical and should be planned around 6-9 months after your S6 or R6 module.