Fitness Combo (Mat & Reformer Qualification Courses) – Feb-July 2023 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Become a Pilates Mat and Reformer Teacher! The Fitness Combo provides instruction in Pilates principles, techniques and practice with emphasis on group dynamics for the Pilates Mat and Reformer

Fitness Combo (Mat & Reformer Qualification Courses) – Feb-July 2023 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The full Professional Mat and Reformer Courses are comprised of 8 parts. They must be taken in the following order: Gateway Pilates Online, Gateway Mat 1, Gateway Reformer, PP Online, Mat Intermediate, Reformer Intermediate, Mat Advanced, Reformer Advanced..

Successful completion of the series will enable participants the opportunity to gain qualification by sitting for the Mat and Reformer Exam.

Modules schedule

Gateway Online	Must be Done Before Gateway Reformer
Gateway Reformer	18-19 Feb 2023
PP Online	Must be Done Before Intermediate
Reformer Intermediate	25-26 Mar 2023
Reformer Advanced	15-16 Apr 2023
Gateway Mat 1	27-28 May 2023
Mat Intermediate	24-25 June 2023
Mat Advanced	22 July 2023

Access to Polestar online material is included in your course fee, although there is a validity period (time limit) on the length of time you will be able to access the online material. For more information on this, please see our terms and conditions.

Mat exercises for beginning through advanced levels
Dynamics of group training
Program design and exercise sequencing
Advanced cueing skills
Exercise modifications for a variety of populations
Correctly demonstrate each exercise and its progressions
Understand the benefits and emphasis of each exercise
Adapt exercise sequences for diverse populations and group classes
Use the Polestar Screening to problem-solve
Design and implement a successful exercise or treatment plan using the Pilates reformer

For those that want to become a Pilates Mat and Reformer Teacher!
The health and fitness professional who is interested in basic instruction in the use of Pilates Mat exercises and Pilates Reformer exercises to supplement their current practice. From personal trainers, to Yoga instructors to physiotherapists, this could be the perfect programme for you.
Teachers who want to add Pilates to their reportoite in order to get the best out of their students - Physical Education teachers, Ballet teachers can all add another string to their bow!
For Pilates Enthusiasts who want to experience Pilates at a deeper level. This will enable you to understand Pilates exercise in greater detail, leading to improved and more effective Pilates workouts at the studio or at home.
For Comprehensive Graduates who want to gain some knowledge of group (Mat or Reformer) teaching, and vice versa.

Gateway Pilates Online - This three hour on-line training is a requirement for all who attend any of the Gateway Pilates training courses. The on-line course consists of three lectures: Pilates history and evolution, Polestar movement principles and professional ethics and scope of practice. Each of these sections is followed by a brief written exam on-line.
PP Online - This non-apparatus online course applies current research in movement science, biomechanics, kinesiology and motor learning to instructional practice through six basic movement principles that are utilised throughout the Polestar curriculum.
Gateway Mat 1 (GM1) - This two-day Pilates experience will teach you how to provide four basic Pilates Mat classes comprised of preparatory and original Pilates Mat exercises. The Gateway educator will provide ample experiences for real time practice of each of the 4 Pilates Mat sequences.
Mat Intermediate (MInt) - This 2-day course module adds depth to what was learned in Gateway, and teaches 25 Mat exercises. The six basic Polestar Pilates Principles are incorporated into the learning process, to provide a clear understanding of the underlying fundamentals of each mat exercise. Programme design and exercise sequencing are addressed for a variety of group exercise and personal training settings. Verbal, tactile and imagery cues are used to facilitate motor learning.
Mat Advanced (MAdv) - This course module brings it all together. On top of learning 19 Mat exercises, Polestar Pilates Principles are applied to verbal, tactile and combined cueing. Programme design and exercise sequencing are discussed for a variety of clients and class settings. To enhance teaching outcomes, Polestar instructors provide analysis and critique of instructional styles.
Gateway Reformer (GRef) - This two-day Pilates experience will teach you how to provide four basic Pilates Reformer classes comprised of preparatory and original Pilates Reformer exercises. The Gateway educator will provide ample experiences for real time practice of each of the 4 Pilates Reformer sequences.
Reformer Intermediate (RefInt) - This 2-day course module adds depth to what was learned in Gateway, and teaches a number of Reformer exercises. The six basic Polestar Pilates Principles are incorporated into the learning process, to provide a clear understanding of the underlying fundamentals of each Reformer exercise. Programme design and exercise sequencing are addressed for a variety of group exercise and personal training settings. Verbal, tactile and imagery cues are used to facilitate motor learning.
Reformer Advanced (RefAdv) - On top of learning these Reformer exercises, Polestar Pilates Principles are applied to verbal, tactile and combined cueing. Programme design and exercise sequencing are discussed for a variety of clients and class settings. To enhance teaching outcomes, Polestar instructors provide analysis and critique of instructional styles.

Polestar Online - As a Polestar student you will have access to a significant amount of valuable course material through the Polestar Online platform (the material granted depends on the course that you have registered for). Access is included in your course fee, although there is a time limit on the length of time you will be able to access the online material.

This offers students access to this valuable study resource up until the time they sit the exam. For professional courses, students are encouraged to take the exam 6-8 months after the original last course module. Students who choose to sit the exam at a later date (up to 1 year after the original final course module) may have to pay an extra fee in order to maintain access to the online material.

More details can be found in our terms and conditions here. You may also need to check with your host, as there may be country specific terms and conditions of enrollment.

Discounts

Early Bird Discount of 10% if you register with deposit payment 3 months before the start of the course.
Early Bird Discount of 5% if you register with deposit payment 2 months before the start of the course.
Further discounts for Second and Third Polestar course available - please check with us.
Re-sit discount available - please check with us.
Already trained with another school? Transition discounts available - please check with us.

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Information

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
18 Feb - 22 July 2023
All course modules will take place on weekends (Sat and Sun) 9 AM to 6 PM
Duration: 362 hours
Polestar Pilates Mat Qualification Certification and Polestar Pilates Reformer Qualification Certification (After successful completion of Mat and Reformer Exam)