Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Training Rehabilitation & Studio Series:
The comprehensive series consist of 6 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.
Polestar Principles:
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. Health care and intervention within the Pilates environment.