Become a Certified Pilates Instructor

• Identify the principles of biomechanics, kinesiology, motor learning and neuromuscular facilitation that will help in the process of critical reasoning.
• Designing training/treatment programmes aimed to problem-solve and meet client objectives.
• Understand the precautions and contra-indications of Pilates exercises.
• Programme design and exercise sequencing.
• Verbal and tactile cueing combined with imagery to facilitate accurate execution of the movements.
• Practical application of the repertoire through the use of case studies.
• Exercise modifications for a variety of special populations.

This course encompasses more than 150 of the original and evolved Pilates exercises as well as hundreds of variations and modifications. Our teaching method is interactive, helping you assess the whole person – physically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually. The educational approach incorporates:

• discussion forum
• labs (doing, observing, teaching)
• problem solving (utilizing case studies and deductive reasoning)
• hands-on teaching (group and individuals)
• assessment skills
• principles of neuro-linguistics (modeling, sequencing and structuring information, and maintaining appropriate learning states)

To graduate you will be required to complete, at your own expense, the required number of hours of observation, self-mastery and apprentice teaching. You will also need an educator/mentor to check-off all of the exercises listed in your course logbook for teaching and demonstration. See our FAQ for further information.

• 25 hours of private or group Pilates classes
• Basic knowledge of Anatomy or Anatomy Course.
• Read more about our Pre-reqs here

This course is intended for:

• Fitness instructors, rehabilitation practitioners and other movement teachers (eg yoga, dance) who wish to teach Pilates using all of the apparatus found in a typical equipment studio.
• The course has a specific track (Rehabilitation) for physical therapists and medical professionals who wish to incorporate Pilates into their clinical practice.
• Career-changers. Please check with us to make sure you fulfill the requirements to enable you to take the course.

As a Polestar student, you have access to a wealth of valuable course materials through the Polestar Online platform (the online courses awarded depend on the course you are enrolled in). Access is included in your course fee, although there is a limit on how long you can access the online course. This provides students with the opportunity to use this valuable learning resource until they sit their exams. For professional courses, students are encouraged to take the exam 6-8 months after the last course module. Students who choose to sit their exams at a later date (within one year after the last course module) may be required to pay an additional fee to maintain access to the online course. Further details can be found in our terms and conditions . As there may be country-specific terms and conditions of admission, you may need to check with your sponsor.

Please click the “Pricing & Registration” link on this landing page for more information or Please contact Host for more info. 

• Early Bird Discount of 10% if you register with deposit payment 3 months in advance. (Outside China)
• Early Bird Discount of 5% if you register with deposit payment 2 months in advance. (Outside China)
• Early Bird Discount of 7.5% if you register with deposit payment 2 months in advance. (Inside China)
• 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