You will learn to:
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Master the versatile uses of Pilates exercises, a crucial skill for any Pilates instructor.
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Develop assessment techniques to help your clients make consistent progress on their goals.
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Learn to customize workouts for each client’s needs, essential for any Pilates Instructor seeking high client retention.
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Learn to teach Pilates in both group and private settings, broadening your instructing capabilities and enabling your teaching to be accessible to more clients.
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Understand the physics of the equipment at a deep level, enabling you to manipulate any apparatus to suit your client’s needs.
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Learn to safely adapt exercises for injuries and special needs, ensuring responsible and equitable instruction.
Program advantages:
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Become a part of an elite global community of comprehensive Pilates practitioners.
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Engage in a blended learning experience with in-person and online instruction.
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Access a rich trove of online resources for a deeper dive into Pilates instruction.
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Benefit from exceptional student support throughout your journey.
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Learn from senior instructors with one-year access to Polestar’s virtual studio, a hub of advanced learning and practice.
Objectives
- 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.
Content
Each exam, whether it be the Mat, Studio, Rehab or Reformer will consist of three parts:
- A written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions.
- Written class development and/or case study. Students create two, hour-long mat classes for a specific class population.
- A practical section which will test self mastery and teaching skills.
Target Audience
You can earn Polestar qualifications in Studio, Reformer, Mat and Rehabilitation. Fitness qualification Fitness qualification in Mat, Reformer and Studio is available to personal trainers and group exercise instructors, as well as instructors of movement arts such as dance, yoga, and Tai Chi, and practitioners of somatic movement such as Feldenkrais® and Alexander® techniques. Polestar offers the most comprehensive qualification exams in the field of Pilates-evolved techniques. Rehab qualification The Rehab qualification is designed for the Rehab professional (Doctors, Physios etc)
Exam schedule
| Studio Exam | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Reformer Exam | 26 Oct 2026 |
Polestar Online
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.
Pricing
Mat Exam – HKD3,040 Reformer Exam – HKD3,530 Studio Exam – HKD4,015 Rehab Exam – HKD4,015
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