Polestar Pilates Curriculum
Polestar Pilates Australia teaches government accredited coures using the Australian Quality Framework of competency based training.
Each courses consists of a number of modules, with each module being a 2-day course. Most courses are scheduled on weekends, about a month apart, minimising time away from home and work. The time between courses facilitates study, observation and practice, allowing you to master the material before continuing to the next module.
The Polestar curriculum is divided into Comprehensive and Fitness groups.
Comprehensive courses with full certifications in either Studio or Rehabiliation or the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction 91492(NSW)
Polestar Pilates Comprehensive programs provide in-depth instruction in Pilates principles, techniques and practice, using the Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Mat and small props.
Fitness courses with full certificaitons in either Matwork or Comprehensive Reformer
Polestar Pilates fitness programs provide instruction in Pilates principles, techniques and practice with emphasis on group dynamics for Certificate IV in Matwork 91491(NSW) or Comprehensive Reformer.
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)
Successfully completed HLTAP301A - Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context (or equivalent) attained through a recognised complementary health care college or RTO. This equates to one semester of basic anatomy/physiology or equivalent.
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
TEXT BOOKS
As part of the training students will be required to purchase the following course textbooks (additional to course fees):
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CERTIFICATE IV MATWORK & COMPREHENSIVE REFORMER
DIPLOMA PROFESSIONAL PILATES & STUDIO & REHAB
- Anatomy of Movement, Blandine Calais-Germain: Eastland Press 1993
- The Complete Writings of Joseph H Pilates (Return To Life & Your Health), Joseph Pilates: Bain Bridge Books
- Anatomy of Movement, Blandine Calais-Germain: Eastland Press 1993
- The Complete Writings of Joseph H Pilates (Return To Life & Your Health), Joseph Pilates: Bain Bridge Books
- Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, Eric Franklin: Human Kinetics 1996
- Energy Medicine, The Scientific Basis, James L. Oschman: Churchill Livingstone, 2000 Chapters 1-4, 15
- Motor Control: Theory and Practical Applications, Anne Shumway-Cook, PhD: (Chapter 1 and 2)
[Polestar has copies of these books, which can be ordered through our head office in Sydney.]
MENTORING
Students will be required to complete practice hours (self-mastery), which are in addition to course fees. Polestar have a national network of Australian mentors that can offer assistance with practice and teaching hours. Please contact Polestar for a list of names and locations. Further information will be given out on the first day of the course. Go to our mentoring webpage.
