Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (91491NSW)
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The Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction is seen as entry level into the Pilates Studio industry (Pilates specialist) and is designed to reflect the role of those who can work autonomously within the defined range, and under limited supervision. This qualification is designed to reflect the role of Pilates Instructors who operate in a professional and specialised environment (Studio AND Matwork) and work with low risk client groups. It offers a broad range of contexts that are varied and non-routine. Leadership and guidance are involved when organising activities of self and others, as well as contribution to technical solutions.
The outcome of the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction is as a Pilates Studio Instructor of the highest calibre. Graduates will be well versed in the science of human movement as well as adaptations to given situations and have the creativity to apply solutions in a range of circumstances according to the needs or each indiviual.They will be able to teach comprehensive Pilates Studio work on all apparatus to a variety of clients with program design and exercise sequencing techniques and practice. Graduates will be able to take up employment in the Pilates industry in Pilates Studios, Health centres, Fitness centres, Community centres and Allied Health centres.
A Pilates Studio Instructor is an Pilates Studio industry Level One teacher working within the Pilates specialist environment, instructing apparently healthy to low risk clients in the full scope of the Pilates method work for general conditioning, postural assessment and correction, rehabilitation, and specific training for apparently healthy or low risk clients in private to small group situations and in co-ordination with Allied Health network personnel.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
Minimum requirements for entry into this course are:
Attainment of HSC or equivalent
30 hours of personal Pilates practice - either private or group classes (to be completed preferably with a Polestar certified practitioner prior to course commencement)
Anatomy and Physiology Requirements
Polestar Courses require the completion of basic anatomy/physiology. If you are already qualified in one of the following occupations you would qualify for this pre requisite; Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Chiropractor, Exercise Physiologist, Myotherapist, Remedial Massage Therapist, Cert IV Personal Trainer
However, if you are from a different background and have not completed any Anatomy and Physiology education an Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology course will be required prior to registration. This course can be completed through a recognised complementary health care college or RTO (HLTAP301A - Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context)
COURSE DURATION
Nominal duration of the Diploma of Professional Pilates nstruction is 620 hours
COURSE STRUCTURE
The following table outlines the units of competency that make up the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction. This course contains only Core units and it is a combination of units from the Complementary and Alternative Health Care disciplines of the Health Training Package as well specific Pilates unit. Please note that the Polestar Pilates unit names are also listed for ease of cross reference in the right column.
UNIT CODE |
UNIT OF COMPETENCY |
POLESTAR EQUIVALENT |
PIPOST01 |
Plan and instruct Pilates method programming for postural assessment and correction |
PP - Polestar Principles of Movement. |
HLTOHS300A |
Contribute to OHS processes |
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PIMAT01 |
Plan and instruct a Pilates Matwork class from foundation to basic level. |
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PIMAT02 |
Plan and instruct a progressive Pilates Matwork class. |
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PIMAT03 |
Plan and instruct an intermediate Pilates Matwork class. |
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PISMALL01 |
Instruct the Pilates studio basic to intermediate Small Apparatus repertoire. |
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HLTHIR301A |
Communicate and work effectively in the health industry |
Polestar Bridging Modules for Diploma |
HLTCOM404B |
Communicate effectively with clients |
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HLTCOM406B |
Make referrals to other health care professional when appropriate |
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HLTCOM408B |
Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively |
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PIINDUS01 |
Work within a Pilates Industry framework |
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PIEQUIP01 |
Use and maintain core Pilates Industry equipment and apparatus |
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PIREF01 |
Instruct the Pilates studio introductory to basic Reformer repertoire |
Polestar Rehabilitative Series OR Polestar Studio Series |
PIREF02 |
Instruct the Pilates studio progressive Reformer repertoire |
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PIREF03 |
Instruct the Pilates studio intermediate Reformer repertoire |
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PICAD01 |
Instruct the Pilates studio introductory to basic Trapeze Table repertoire |
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PICAD02 |
Instruct the Pilates studio progressive to intermediate Trapeze Table repertoire |
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PIBAR01 |
Instruct the Pilates studio progressive to intermediate Barrels repertoire |
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PIWCH01 |
Instruct the Pilates studio progressive to intermediate Wunda Chair repertoire |
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PIPROG01 |
Undertake exercise planning and programming for a Pilates studio in a variety of situations |
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PISPEC01 |
Provide exercise for Pilates clients with special conditions |
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Graduate with |
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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.
Further course content, including module descriptions can be found in the full course information sheet.
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