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Who Is This Course For

• The Ultimate Reformer Certification has been designed with all movement specialists in mind from physical therapists to personal trainers and group instructors
• Graduates will be able to instruct Reformer classes in a Pilates Studio, small group session (semi or private); gym group classes; health center group classes; home and corporate environment

Full Overview Ultimate Reformer Series [PDF]

Pre-requisites

The pre requisites for the Ultimate Reformer Certification are:

• Attainment of HSC or higher qualification
• 25 hours of personal Pilates practice – either private or group instruction
• Successful completion of an Anatomy and Physiology course through a recognised education body.
• Completion of Polestar Matwork Series or Pilates Mat qualification from another Pilates education school of equivalent level

If you are already qualified in one of the following occupations you would meet the Anatomy & Physiology pre-prequisites: Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Exercise Physiologist, Nurse, Myotherapist, Remedial Massage Therapist, Cert IV Personal Trainer.

However, if you are from a different background and have NOT completed any basic Anatomy and Physiology education Polestar has created an online Anatomy course specifically designed as an introduction to muscle skeleton anatomy for movers and movement teachers. This course will provide you with all the required knowledge to commence your Pilates studies. POLESTAR ANATOMY COURSE

LLN Competency Testing

The purpose of this test is to check your readiness to study this qualification with Polestar Pilates. Please complete this test prior to registering your interest for the course. Free online English test

Course Overview

PP – Pilates Principles of Movement (2-days)

Experience and apply the theories of movement that lay the foundation for Polestar Pilates in this prerequisite for all other Polestar courses. Using evidence-based research, you will discover the passage ways for movement throughout the body and develop the tools to provide either assistance for or challenge your clients in helping them achieve their goals. Polestar Principles will bring to life your ability to assess, problem-solve, design and modify exercise programs to meet specific needs and abilities.

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.

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 certification (such as Mat and/or Reformer), this course is required only once.

Reformer Levels 1-2 ; 4 days (2 x 2-day courses)
Maximize your use and application of this most versatile piece of apparatus in Pilates, the Reformer. Become proficient with assessment techniques, Pilates reformer exercises, movement sequences, and the application of Polestar Principles that you can use to excel your own practice or in a Pilates studio environment.

The Ultimate Reformer Certification consists of two X two-day course Units designed with all movement specialists in mind – from physical therapists to personal trainers and group instructors. The principles learned in PP will be applied throughout the two Units the following will be covered:

• Reformer exercises for beginners through to advanced levels
• Dynamics of group training
• Program design and exercise sequencing
• Advanced cueing skills
• Exercise modifications for a variety of populations

For information out our other courses including the Cert IV and Diploma check out the Polestar CAREER PATHWAY MAP .

This course does not contain limitations on access and equity, however it reserves the right to refuse an application if there is reasonable evidence to suggest that the applicant is physically incapable of carrying out the necessary requirements of Pilates training practice.

Hours

Course Assessment

The Ultimate Reformer Course is made up of the following hours, all log book hours must be completed prior to taking your final examination:

• Lectures & Homework: 100 h
• Observation: 25 h
• Practice (Self-Mastery): 50 h
• Apprentice Teaching): 50 h
• Final Exam to be taken within 12 months of commencing (Practical & Theory): 3 hrs

Lectures: Lecture hours include Principles online and face to face delivery of material

Homework Assignments: To be completed and returned during your face to face weekends for assessment

Observation: Student observes a Pilates Reformer class / Studio session in action, and has their logbook hours signed off by a certified practitioner. Pilates Anytime can be used for up to 10 observation hours of this course.

Self-Mastery (and Self-Directed):
• Self-study and self-mastery components both practical and theory.
• NOTE: the practical self-mastery hours are at an additional cost to the course fees.
• Self-mastery hours should make up 70% of total hours, with 30% being self-directed (self practice).

Apprentice Teaching: Assisting a qualified Pilates practitioner within a Pilates Studio workplace in order to gain practical experience and feedback on your teaching delivery.

Final Examination: You have 12 months from the commencement of Principles (PP) to take your final exam. All logbook hours, face to face weekends and assignments must be completed. The exam consists of a 2 hour multiple choice and 1 hour practical. Please contact Student Admin when you are ready to book in.

Self-Study Requirements: following is the recommended MINIMUM hours required per week for duration of the course:

• Self-Practice – minimum 1 hour per week
• Supervised Practice – minimum 2 hours per week
• Observation – minimum 2 hours per week
• Written homework – minimum 2 hours per month

Pricing

Note: there will be some additional costs which are not covered in the course fees. As part of your logbook hours all repertoire must be signed off for teaching and demonstration. Polestar allocates time at each face to face weekend for check off but if these are not completed they must be done in your own time at your cost with a Mentor. Also Self Mastery logbook hours will be at an additional cost, note that 30% of these can be completed as self directed study.

All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST when applicable. All prices are subject to change without notice.

Registration Policies (including Cancellations and Transfers) – Please refer to the REGISTRATION POLICY

• Who is this course for

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  • The Ultimate Reformer Certification has been designed with all movement specialists in mind from physical therapists to personal trainers and group instructors
  • Graduates will be able to instruct Reformer classes in a Pilates Studio, small group session (semi or private); gym group classes; health center group classes; home and corporate environment

• Pre-requisites

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  The pre requisites for the Ultimate Reformer Certification are:

  • Attainment of HSC or higher qualification
  • 25 hours of personal Pilates practice - either private or group instruction
  • Successful completion of an Anatomy and Physiology course through a recognised education body.
  • Completion of Polestar Matwork Series or Pilates Mat qualification from another Pilates education school of equivalent level

  If you are already qualified in one of the following occupations you would meet the Anatomy & Physiology pre-prequisites:  Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Exercise Physiologist, Nurse, Myotherapist, Remedial Massage Therapist, Cert IV Personal Trainer. However, if you are from a different background and have NOT completed any basic Anatomy and Physiology education Polestar has created an online Anatomy course specifically designed as an introduction to muscle skeleton anatomy for movers and movement teachers.  This course will provide you with all the required knowledge to commence your Pilates studies. POLESTAR ANATOMY COURSE LLN Competency Testing The purpose of this test is to check your readiness to study this qualification with Polestar Pilates. Please complete this test prior to registering your interest for the course.  Free online English test

• Course overview

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  PP - Pilates Principles of Movement (2-days) Experience and apply the theories of movement that lay the foundation for Polestar Pilates in this prerequisite for all other Polestar courses. Using evidence-based research, you will discover the passage ways for movement throughout the body and develop the tools to provide either assistance for or challenge your clients in helping them achieve their goals. Polestar Principles will bring to life your ability to assess, problem-solve, design and modify exercise programs to meet specific needs and abilities. 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. 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 certification (such as Mat and/or Reformer), this course is required only once. Reformer Levels 1-2 ; 4 days (2 x 2-day courses) Maximize your use and application of this most versatile piece of apparatus in Pilates, the Reformer. Become proficient with assessment techniques, Pilates reformer exercises, movement sequences, and the application of Polestar Principles that you can use to excel your own practice or in a Pilates studio environment. The Ultimate Reformer Certification consists of two X two-day course Units designed with all movement specialists in mind – from physical therapists to personal trainers and group instructors. The principles learned in PP will be applied throughout the two Units the following will be covered:

  • Reformer exercises for beginners through to advanced levels
  • Dynamics of group training
  • Program design and exercise sequencing
  • Advanced cueing skills
  • Exercise modifications for a variety of populations

  For information out our other courses including the Cert IV and Diploma check out the Polestar CAREER PATHWAY MAP . This course does not contain limitations on access and equity, however it reserves the right to refuse an application if there is reasonable evidence to suggest that the applicant is physically incapable of carrying out the necessary requirements of Pilates training practice.

• Hours

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  Course Assessment The Ultimate Reformer Course is made up of the following hours, all log book hours must be completed prior to taking your final examination:

  • Lectures & Homework: 100 h
  • Observation: 25 h
  • Practice (Self-Mastery): 50 h
  • Apprentice Teaching): 50 h
  • Final Exam to be taken within 12 months of commencing (Practical & Theory): 3 hrs

  Lectures: Lecture hours include Principles online and face to face delivery of material Homework Assignments: To be completed and returned during your face to face weekends for assessment Observation: Student observes a Pilates Reformer class / Studio session in action, and has their logbook hours signed off by a certified practitioner.  Pilates Anytime can be used for up to 10 observation hours of this course. Self-Mastery (and Self-Directed): • Self-study and self-mastery components both practical and theory. • NOTE: the practical self-mastery hours are at an additional cost to the course fees. • Self-mastery hours should make up 70% of total hours, with 30% being self-directed (self practice). Apprentice Teaching: Assisting a qualified Pilates practitioner within a Pilates Studio workplace in order to gain practical experience and feedback on your teaching delivery. Final Examination: You have 12 months from the commencement of Principles (PP) to take your final exam.  All logbook hours, face to face weekends and assignments must be completed.  The exam consists of a 2 hour multiple choice and 1 hour practical.  Please contact Student Admin when you are ready to book in. Self-Study Requirements: following is the recommended MINIMUM hours required per week for duration of the course:

  • Self-Practice - minimum 1 hour per week
  • Supervised Practice - minimum 2 hours per week
  • Observation - minimum 2 hours per week
  • Written homework – minimum 2 hours per month

• Pricing

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  COURSE PACKAGES	Payment Plan
  Ultimate REFORMER Certification Units: PP, Ref1, Ref2, Course Manuals, Logbook, Online portal and Final Exam	$1,980Deposit: $600Payment plan: $460 x 3
  Anatomy and Physiology Online Course	USA $249

  Note: there will be some additional costs which are not covered in the course fees. As part of your logbook hours all repertoire must be signed off for teaching and demonstration. Polestar allocates time at each face to face weekend for check off but if these are not completed they must be done in your own time at your cost with a Mentor.  Also Self Mastery logbook hours will be at an additional cost, note that 30% of these can be completed as self directed study.

  All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST when applicable.  All prices are subject to change without notice.

  Registration Policies (including Cancellations and Transfers) – Please refer to the REGISTRATION POLICY