Workshops
Transition Course - Already Certified with another Pilates School? We now offer a block series for Polestar full certification in either Rehab or Studio. Click here for info.
Pilates for Children
Pilates for Children is an innovative and fun workout aimed at primary school aged children. Learn how to communicate the Pilates method to children in a manner that will have the kids hooked on Pilates and movement. This is a four hour taster of a one day course that comes with a manual. Have fun going back to your childhood.
- Presenter: Kimberley Garlick
- Where: PowerNouse Pilates, Level 1, 28 The Corso, Manly NSW
- Date & Time: Friday 21st November 2008, from 1pm-5pm
- Cost: $125 - Pilates Alliance members $115
- 4 CEC's with PAA
Download the following form to register.
Beyond Core Control—Pilates Exercise, The Outer Unit and Muscular Slings
Pilates exercise has long been known to work from the ‘inside - out’. We first recruit muscles of core stabilization (the ‘inner unit’) to form a stable base from which to work. We then move our trunk and limbs with larger muscle groups to create our everyday functional movements. When our ‘stabilizers’ and ‘mobilizers’ are working efficiently the result is optimally coordinated and efficient movement. As instructors and practitioners of Pilates exercise, creating awareness of these muscle groups and their proper facilitation is one of our main objectives.
We will focus on the muscles that we call the mobilisers of the body and will investigate their crucial role in movement as well as in providing more stability and protection for the inner, stabilizing muscles and joints. We will look at the body from a ‘muscular slings’ perspective using the concepts of Vleeming and relate them, in a systematic way, to Pilates exercises. We will cover the following topics (outer unit Muscular Slings, Basic Gait pattern, Anatomy/physiology, Function/dysfunction, Experiential exercises for the Muscular Slings)
- Presenter: Dav Cohen
- Where: PowerNouse Pilates, Level 1, 28 The Corso, Manly NSW
- Date & Time: Friday 17th October 2008, from 1pm-5pm
- Cost: $125 - Pilates Alliance members $115
- 4 CEC's with PAA
Download the following form to register.
Maximising Performance & Minimising Injury for the Elite Runner
This workshop will include an understanding of the important components of the biomechanics of running, explanations of common injuries and their different treatment strategies, examples of advanced exercises to challenge the elite runner, and progressions of various exercises to target the appropriate standard of the athlete you are working with. This workshop involves both theory and practical components.
- Presenter: Darren Stojanovic
- Where: Dynamic Stability, Level 1, 161-165 Swan St, Richmond VIC
- Date & Time: Saturday 29th November 2008, from 1pm-5pm
- Cost: $125 - Pilates Alliance members $115
- 4 CEC's with PAA
Download the following form to register.
Advanced Spine
Advanced Spine provides an in-depth approach to Pilatesevolved interventions for acute to chronic discogenic patterns, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, pre-and post-surgical conditions, scoliosis, facet dysfunctions, degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac and pelvic girdle dysfunction. This course will be offered in 2008 in the following cities and dates.
- WA - Perth - 7-8 June 2008 (early bird deadline 1st April)
- VIC - Melbourne - 19-20 July 2008 (early bird deadline 1st May)
- SA - Adelaide - 22-23 November 2008 (early bird deadline 1st October)
Duration: 16 hours
Pre-requsities: Successful completion or current enrolment of the Polestar Pilates for Rehabilitation or Studio Series. We will consider other comprehensive training, please contact us to discuss.
Advanced Assessment Skills (previously known as Critical Reasoning)
The Advanced Assessment Skills series helps movement teachers learn and apply necessary intake, assessment and reasoning skills to maximize outcome and increase professionalism in practice.
This course is split into two, three-day workshops and must be taken in order.
Part I (3 days)
• Intake & Interviewing skills
• Advanced Assessment of the Head,
Neck, Spine and Pelvis
Part II (3 days)
• Advanced Assessment of the Lower
and Upper Extremities
• Qualitative Movement Analysis
Duration: 48 hours (6 days)
Pre-requsities:
• Minimum of one year experience teaching Pilates, yoga or other movement discipline
• Equivalent of one year of Anatomy/Physiology
• Desire to implement professional and ethical practice into Pilates training
2009 dates will be posted soon.
Pilates for Osteoporosis
Due to work commitments in the USA, the 'Osteoporosis Course and Comprehensive Repetorie' with Sherri Betz, is now postponed till Feb/March 2009. Dates to be confirmed.
This is a 2-day lecture and lab course designed to prepare the Pilates Teacher for assessment and program design of the osteoporotic or osteopenic client. Finally, the course is also appropriate for clients interested in an in-depth program for their own edification about osteoporosis.
Topics addressed:
• Definitions of osteoporosis and osteopenia
• Risk factors for osteoporosis
• Diagnosis and screening process for osteoporosis
• Questionnaire used for determining a client's risk
• Discussion of peri and post-menopausal relationship to osteoporosis
• Interpretation of Bone Densitomitry Studies
• T-scores and Z-scores
• Latest research in exercise for osteoporosis
• Program Design and appropriate exercise progressions
• Fracture prevention tips
• Contraindicated movements and exercises
• Nutritional recommendations
In participatory labs, the appropriate exercises and modifications will be covered in mat work with and without props, Trapeze Table, Reformer, Chair & Barrels. Two 1 hour mat classes will be taught utilizing exercises as appropriate for intermediate level clients or Seniors with osteoporosis or osteopenia.
The following books and videos by Sherri Betz, PT will be available for purchase at the course:
"The Osteoporosis Exercise Book: Building Better Bones"
"The Pilates for Osteoporosis Exercise Video"
"Pilates for Seniors-The Osteoporosis Workout"
Comprehensive Reportoire Review
Sherri Betz from Santa Cruz CA, USA. Will be coming at end of 2008 to run the Osteopporosis Course and Comprehensive Repertoire. Date will be confirmed soon.
his course is a REVIEW of the original exercises as developed by Joseph Pilates on all the apparatus that he created:
• Reformer
• Trapeze Table
• Wunda Chair
• Ladder Barrel
• Ped-O-Pull
• Magic Circle
• Spine Corrector
• Foot Corrector
• Toe Corrector
• Finger Corrector
• Head Harness
• Bean Bag
A photographic manual of all exercises in their original form will be provided.
It is expected and required that all participants be comprehensively trained on ALL Pilates apparatus before participating in this course.
The course is 2 days (8 hours each day) with 30-45 minutes at the end of each day for questions and discussion.
Format: Circuit Style- 11 Stations 4 Labs-
1- 4 hour Lab in AM and 1- 3 hour Lab in PM each day.
Instructor will demonstrate 3 exercises on each apparatus on all 11 stations.
Participants rotate thru each station with partner spending about 15 minutes per station.
Limit 22 participants.
Duration: 2 days
Pre-requisities: It is expected and required that all participants be comprehensively trained on ALL Pilates apparatus before participating in this course. Completion of Polestar Pilates for Rehabilitation or Polestar Pilates Studio meets the requirement.
