Complete Pilates Matwork
Mat Pilates Courses Australia
WHAT IS COMPLETE MATWORK?
The Complete Matwork Series trains you to teach group mat classes with total confidence. Resolve faulty movement patterns with Pilates-based interventions on the mat.
Feel confident in verbal, tactile and combined cueing practices to facilitate motor learning, and be competent to work with healthy clients in any environment.
You will graduate a Polestar-qualified Matwork Pilates Teacher. Depending on your career path, you can take this as a stand-alone course, or continue training to gain the Polestar Pilates Diploma.
- NSW, VIC, WA, SA, QLD, TAS, ACT
- Duration: 335 hours
- Lectures & Theory: 155 hrs
- Observation & Self Mastery: 80 hrs
- Apprentice Teaching: 50 hrs
- Final Exam within 12 months: 3 hrs
- Price: from $3,340 (see pricing option below)
COURSE DATES
Important Course Registration Details:
Registrations close 14 days before the course starts to allow time for approvals and posting of manuals.
Early bird deadlines are listed with each course.
SYDNEY
- 2027 ROUND 1: Polestar Pilates (Brookvale)
- PP: 13-14 February 2027
- Mat Tutorial 1 : 26-28 February 2027
- Practicum 1: 20 March 2027
- Mat Tutorial 2: 30 April-02 May 2027
- Practicum 2: 22 May 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 18th December 2026.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local times.
- 2026 ROUND 2: Polestar Pilates (Brookvale)
- PP: online
- Mat Tutorial 1 : 07-09 August 2026
- Practicum 1: 22 August 2026
- Mat Tutorial 2: 11-13 September 2026
- Practicum 2: 10 October 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 22nd May 2026.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local times.
MELBOURNE
- 2027 ROUND 1: Silverback Pilates (Newport)
- PP: 27-28 February 2027 (at Dynamic Stability, Richmond) or Online
- Mat Tutorial 1 : 19-21 March 2027
- Practicum 1: 17 April 2027
- Mat Tutorial 2: 30 April-02 May 2027
- Practicum 2: 22 May 2027
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Early Bird closes on Friday 08 January 2027.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local times.
- 2026 ROUND 1: Silverback Pilates (Newport)
- PP: 21-22 February 2026 (at Dynamic Stability, Richmond) or Online
- Mat Tutorial 1 : 13-15 March 2026
- Practicum 1: 18 April 2026
- Mat Tutorial 2: 01-03 May 2026
- Practicum 2: 30 May 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 2nd January 2026.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local times.
PERTH
- 2027 ROUND 1: Perth Pilates Studio (North Perth)
- PP: 06-07 February 2027
- Mat Tutorial 1: 19-21 February 2027
- Practicum 1: 13 March 2027
- Mat Tutorial 2: 02-04 April 2027
- Practicum 2: 01 May 2027
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Early Bird closes on Friday 18th December 2026.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local times.
- 2026 ROUND 1: Renee Hamersley The Studio (Cottesloe)
- The Intensive format delivers the same curriculum in less time (5 full days) so you can graduate sooner. Spaces are limited to 10.
- PP: Online or 7-8 March 2026
- Mat 1 tutorial: 19-22 February 2026
- Practicum 1: 28 March 2026
- Practicum 2: 02 May 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 19th December 2025.
- Tutorials: Thur-Sat & Mon 11am-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local times.
ADELAIDE
- 2027 ROUND 1: Smart Health Training (North Adelaide)
- PP: 06-07 February 2027
- Mat Tutorial 1 : 26-28 February 2027
- Practicum 1: 20 March 2027
- Mat Tutorial 2: 30 April-02 May 2027
- Practicum 2: 22 May 2027
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Early Bird closes on Friday 18th December 2026.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local times.
- 2026 ROUND 1: Smart Health Training (North Adelaide)
- PP: 14-15 February 2026
- Mat Tutorial 1 : 27 February - 01 March 2026
- Practicum 1: 21 March 2026
- Mat Tutorial 2: 08-10 May 2026
- Practicum 2: 23 May 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 19th December 2025.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local times.
BRISBANE
- 2026 ROUND 1: The Body Refinery (Brisbane)
- PP: 07-08 March 2026
- Mat Tutorial 1 : 20-22 March 2026
- Mat Tutorial 2 : 29-31 May 2026
- Practicum 1: 13 June 2026
- Practicum 2: 18 July 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 9th January 2026.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 1pm-6pm, Sun 8am-5pm. | Practicums 1pm-5pm
- All times shown are in local times.
GOLD COAST
- 2027 ROUND 1: Pilates & Co (Robina)
- PP: online
- Mat Tutorial 1 : 12-14 March 2027
- Practicum 1: 03 April 2027
- Mat Tutorial 2 : 15-18 April 2027
- Practicum 2: 08 May 2027
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Early Bird closes on Friday 15th January 2027.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 1130am-5.30pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local times.
ONLINE
- 2026 ONLINE COURSE - Round 2
- PP: Online
- Mat 1 : July 28, 30, August 4, 6, 11, 13, 2026
- Mat 2: September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 2026
- Mat 3: October 13, 15, 20, 22, 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 5th June 2026.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6.30-8.30pm AEST
- PLUS: 2 x 4hr Practicums on Saturdays: 22 August and 26 September 2026
- 2026 ONLINE COURSE - Round 1
- PP: Online
- Mat 1 : 21, 23, 28, 30 April 5, 7 May 2026
- Mat 2: 26, 28 May, 2, 4, 9, 11 June 2026
- Mat 3: 21, 23, 28, 30 July 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 13th March 2026.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6.30-8.30pm AEST
- PLUS: 2 x 4hr Practicums on Saturdays: 16 May & 27 June 2026
SYDNEY (INTENSIVE)
- SYDNEY: 22-26 January 2027 - Pilates Nook (Bronte)
- The Intensive format delivers the same curriculum in less time (5 full days) so you can graduate sooner. Spaces are limited to 12.
- PP: Online
- Mat 1 through Mat 3 : 5 days 22-26 January 2027
- Practicum 1: 27 February 2027
- Practicum 2: 03 April 2027
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Early Bird closes on Friday 11th December 2026.
- Times: Fri 2pm-7pm, Sat 1pm-7pm, Sun 8am-5pm, Mon 2pm-7pm, Tue 8am-5pm | Practicums 1pm-5pm
- All times shown are in local times.
- SYDNEY: 17-22 October 2026 - Polestar Pilates (Brookvale)
- The Intensive format delivers the same curriculum in less time (5 full days) so you can graduate sooner. Spaces are limited to 12.
- PP: Online
- Mat 1 through Mat 3 : 5 days 17-22 October 2026
- Practicum 1: 07 November 2026
- Practicum 2: 05 December 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 4th September 2025.
- Times: Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm, Mon-Wed 11.30am-5.30pm | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local times.
- SYDNEY: 16-20 January 2026 - Pilates Nook (Bronte)
- The Intensive format delivers the same curriculum in less time (5 full days) so you can graduate sooner. Spaces are limited to 12.
- PP: Online
- Mat 1 through Mat 3 : 5 days 16-20 January 2026
- Practicum 1: 14 February 2026
- Practicum 2: 21 March 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 5th December 2025.
- Times: Fri-Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 8am-5pm, Mon-Tue 12pm-6pm | Practicums 1pm-5pm
- All times shown are in local times.
Download Polestar Course Details
Government Accredited Training
These 5 units are drawn from the Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Instruction Method Diploma (11292NAT) which is a nationally recognised course under the Australian Qualification Framework. Polestar Australia is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) No. 91620. Graduates receive a Statement of Attainment for partial completion of this Diploma.
COURSE RECOGNITION
Students who graduate from Polestar’s Complete Matwork series qualify for:
- Group Membership with the Pilates Association of Australasia
- Fitness Pilates Instructor (FPI) with AUSactive. Must also include the unit NAT11292001 – Work within the Pilates Industry (from the Diploma).
- For those already members with AUSactive you will receive 15 CEC’s for M1-M3 and 10 CEC’s for PP.
- For members with ESSA you will receive 15 CPDs
COURSE DETAILS
PRE-REQUISITES
Minimum requirements for entry into this course are:
- Attainment of HSC / Secondary education or tertiary education equivalent
- A good understanding of Pilates – we recommend completing a minimum of 25 hours of personal Pilates practice either in private or group sessions. This may include matwork and studio work (preferably with a Polestar Pilates certified practitioner). This can be provided as a log from your studio/gym or letter/email from your Pilates practitioner.
- Successful completion of Polestar’s online Anatomy course or HLTAAP001 (Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context) equivalent. RPL for units completed through a recognised complementary health care college or RTO are accepted once transcript is provided to compliance.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- PP: NAT11292002
Ability to apply the Polestar Pilates Principles & Postural assessment framework. - M1: NAT11292003
Ability to plan and instruct a beginner Polestar Pilates matwork class. - M2: NAT11292004
Ability to plan and instruct an intermediate to advanced Polestar Pilates matwork class - M3: NAT11292005
Ability to plan and instruct Polestar Pilates matwork classes using small apparatus - HLTWHS003
Ability to maintain work health and safety
COURSE HOURS
- Lectures & Homework: 155 hrs
- Academic units: 50 hrs
- Observation: 30 hrs
- Self-Mastery: 50 hrs
- Apprentice Teaching: 50 hrs
- Final Exam: 3 hrs
POLESTAR’S ONLINE RESOURCE CENTRE
Upon registration, you are automatically enrolled into Polestar’s Online Resource Centre where you will have access to interactive study resources including lectures, case studies, repertoire review and much more. Check your inbox for an email outlining your homework assignments and lots of useful information for your course. During your first weekend Unit, you will receive your manuals and this is when you can start to complete your logbook hours.
PRACTICUMS
Practicums help accelerate your teaching and demonstration hours in a supported environment with an Educator. Teaching is within a clinical format against units of competency and allows students to accrue 2 hours for 1 hour (1:2) towards their student logbook. Topics included will be review of Theory, Repertoire, Case Studies and Self-Mastery demonstration and teaching. They are schedule generally over 4hrs but can be shorter and some are online.
There are 2 Practicums scheduled as part of the Matwork course and are included in the course fees.
FINAL EXAM
You have 12 months from when you start Polestar Principles (PP) to take your exam. The exam consists of a two-hour multiple choice exam and class design case study, and a one hour practical exam showing demonstration and teaching skills. All your log book hours must be completed.
COURSE PRICING
COURSE PRICING
Polestar Complete Matwork Series Units: PP, M1, M2, M3, HLTWHS300 unit, Course Manuals, Principles of Movement book by Brent Anderson, Online portal, Logbook and Final Exam and 2 Practicums.
PAYMENT PLAN
EARLY BIRD: (available up to 8 weeks prior)
- Full Payment upfront $3,340
- Payment Plan $3,530
Deposit: $705 | $565 x 5 months
STANDARD: (after early bird pricing ends)
- Full Payment upfront $3,700
- Payment Plan $3,870
Deposit: $720 | $630 x 5 months
Additional out of pocket expenses
- The practical self-mastery hours are at an additional cost to the course fees as you will be attending studios to complete these. Remember that 15 hours can be completed as self-directed study (unsupervised)
- Logbook sign off for teaching and demonstration of all repertoire. As you proceed through the course all repertoire learnt must be signed off by an Educator or Mentor for teaching and demonstration. Polestar allocates time at each face to face weekend for repertoire check off however sometimes students are not quite ready so this will need to be done in your own time and will incur additional fees by engaging a mentor or attending study groups in your city.
- Required Reading books: as noted in course overview above
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST when applicable. All prices are subject to change without notice.
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
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