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Comprehensive Pilates Series: Chicago Fall 2024
Sep
14
to Oct 2

Comprehensive Pilates Series: Chicago Fall 2024

Prerequisites: Principles Online & Polestar Mat Foundations must be completed prior to start date in addition to 25 hours of Pilates participation in classes or sessions.


Start a new career as a Pilates Instructor with the world’s most renowned Pilates teacher education. Our comprehensive teacher training will allow you to become a confident and skilled Pilates Instructor.

  • Learn the applications of Pilates exercises

  • Develop assessment techniques to help your clients progress in their training

  • Understand movement sequences and how to modify exercises and programs for individuals

Polestar will teach you everything you need to know so you can help others transform themselves through Pilates.

  • Your path to becoming the best Pilates instructor starts here. With our Hybrid Comprehensive Pilates training you’ll learn to Teach Pilates in group class and private settings using on all the Pilates apparatus (Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector).

  • We also provide continuous support throughout by offering a  wide variety of continuous education and webinar courses so you can continue to grow your skillsets and build your client portfolio. 

Define your teaching style

  • Teach Pilates movements on all the Pilates apparatus (Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector)

  • Understand precautions, contraindications and modifications for injury and special populations

  • Utilize tactile cueing to provide hands-on guidance

  • Employ neuro-linguistic techniques and imagery to give meaningful cues

  • Build confidence through observation and practice teaching

  • Assess and develop thoughtful programs for any client

  • Prepare meaningful sequences based on Polestar’s sequencing design protocol

Perks of Polestar Pilates Programs

  • Amazing global community

  • Hybrid in-person and online learning

  • Robust online resources

  • Outstanding student support

  • Bi-Weekly webinars hosted by Polestar Faculty

  • Continuing education opportunities

  • Access to Polestar’s virtual studio for one year


REQUIRED HOURS

Aside from course hours, there are additional hours required for graduation and qualification of NPCP examination. Observation, apprentice teaching, and self-mastery hours are the responsibility of the student to complete outside of the course. A percentage of these hours can be completed using online support materials.


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Comprehensive Pilates Series: Chicago Spring 2024
Mar
9
to Mar 30

Comprehensive Pilates Series: Chicago Spring 2024

Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training

35000+ movement professionals choose Polestar for the best professional Pilates instructor training and education in the industry.

[You’re welcome to reach out to Kate or Polestar directly for more information. ]

You will learn to:

  • Master the versatile uses of Pilates exercises, a crucial skill for any Pilates instructor

  • Develop assessment techniques to help your clients make consistent progress on their goals

  • Learn to customize workouts for each client’s needs, essential for any Pilates Instructor seeking high client retention

  • Learn to teach Pilates in both group and private settings, broadening your instructing capabilities and enabling your teaching to be accessible to more clients

  • Understand the physics of the equipment at a deep level, enabling you to manipulate any apparatus to suit your client’s needs

  • Learn to safely adapt exercises for injuries and special needs, ensuring responsible and equitable instruction

Program advantages:

  • Becoming a part of an elite global community of comprehensive Pilates practitioners

  • Engaging in a blended learning experience with in-person and online instruction

  • Accessing a rich trove of online resources for a deeper dive into Pilates instruction

  • Benefiting from exceptional student support throughout your journey

  • Participating in bi-weekly webinars hosted by experienced Polestar Faculty

  • Learning from senior instructors with one-year access to Polestar’s virtual studio, a hub of advanced learning and practice


REQUIRED HOURS

Aside from course hours, there are additional hours required for graduation and qualification of NPCP examination. Observation, apprentice teaching, and self-mastery hours are the responsibility of the student to complete outside of the course. A percentage of these hours can be completed using online support materials.


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Comprehensive Pilates Series: Chicago Winter
Mar
13
to Sep 10

Comprehensive Pilates Series: Chicago Winter

Prerequisites: Principles Online & Polestar Mat Foundations must be completed prior to start date in addition to 25 hours of Pilates participation in classes or sessions.


Master over 130 Pilates exercises across a full spectrum of apparatuses, including Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and props. By learning a comprehensive repertoire of movement techniques, you can continuously provide and refresh your clients with goal-oriented movement experiences.

Our 497-Hour curriculum honors the tradition of classical Pilates movements while equipping students with the tools to adapt the Pilates method to any and all clients. Polestar Teacher Trainings empower critical thinking through concepts rather than repertoire. Our delivery is a hybrid of online lectures and in-person modules that give support throughout the entirety of the training.


REQUIRED HOURS

Aside from course hours, there are additional hours required for graduation and qualification of NPCP examination. Observation, apprentice teaching, and self-mastery hours are the responsibility of the student to complete outside of the course. A percentage of these hours can be completed using online support materials.


Class Schedule

Module 1
Mar 13, 2022, 7:30-1pm

Module 2
Apr 9, 2022, 7:30-3pm

Module 3
May 15, 2022, 7:30-3pm

Module 4
Jun 11, 2022, 7:30-3pm

Module 5
July 16, 2022, 7:30-3pm

Module 6
Aug 13, 2022, 7:30-3pm

Module 6 Checkoff
Sept 10, 2022, 7:30-9:30am

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Comprehensive Pilates Series Cleveland
Mar
6
to Sep 14

Comprehensive Pilates Series Cleveland

Prerequisites: Principles Online & Polestar Mat Foundations must be completed prior to start date in addition to 25 hours of Pilates participation in classes or sessions.


Master over 130 Pilates exercises across a full spectrum of apparatuses, including Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and props. By learning a comprehensive repertoire of movement techniques, you can continuously provide and refresh your clients with goal-oriented movement experiences.

Our 497-Hour curriculum honors the tradition of classical Pilates movements while equipping students with the tools to adapt the Pilates method to any and all clients. Polestar Teacher Trainings empower critical thinking through concepts rather than repertoire. Our delivery is a hybrid of online lectures and in-person modules that give support throughout the entirety of the training.


REQUIRED HOURS

Aside from course hours, there are additional hours required for graduation and qualification of NPCP examination. Observation, apprentice teaching, and self-mastery hours are the responsibility of the student to complete outside of the course. A percentage of these hours can be completed using online support materials.


Class Schedule

Module 1
Mar 6, 2022, 7-1pm

Module 2
Apr 2, 2022, 2-4pm
Apr 3, 2022, 7-1pm

Module 3
May 15, 2022, 7-4pm

Module 4
Jun 4, 2022, 2-4pm
Jun 5, 2022, 7-1pm

Module 5
July 10, 2022, 7-4pm

Module 6
Aug 6, 2022, 2-4pm
Aug 7, 2022, 7-1pm

Module 6 Checkoff
Sept 14, 2022, 6-8pm

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Polestar Alumni Circuit Class
Jan
9

Polestar Alumni Circuit Class

Come mix, mingle and move with your local Polestar community. The time will include a movement class, fitness screening review, and time to mix and mingle. Suggested $25 fee to cover overhead. Only for people who have attended the Polestar comprehensive or transition training program.

Register by emailing katestrozak@gmail.com

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Teacher Training Q&A
Jan
9

Teacher Training Q&A

Have you considered becoming a Pilates instructor? Come by for a Q&A and to learn more about Polestar Pilates’ Comprehensive Teacher Training program.

Free to attend but registration is appreciated. Register by emailing contact@katestrozak.com

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Teacher Training Q&A
Dec
12

Teacher Training Q&A

Have you considered becoming a Pilates instructor? Come by for a Q&A and to learn more about Polestar Pilates’ Comprehensive Teacher Training program.

Free to attend but registration is appreciated. Register by emailing contact@katestrozak.com

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Teacher Training Q&A
Nov
21

Teacher Training Q&A

Have you considered becoming a Pilates instructor? Come by for a Q&A and to learn more about Polestar Pilates’ Comprehensive Teacher Training program.

Free to attend but registration is appreciated. Register by emailing contact@katestrozak.com

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Comprehensive Pilates Series: Cleveland
Mar
21
to Sep 27

Comprehensive Pilates Series: Cleveland

Prerequisites: Principles Online MUST be completed prior to start date


Master over 130 Pilates exercises across a full spectrum of apparatuses, including Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and props. By learning a comprehensive repertoire of movement techniques, you can continuously provide and refresh your clients with goal-oriented movement experiences.

The series consists of six, two-day modules that allow you to evaluate the practical applications of Pilates exercises, develop assessment techniques, understand movement sequences, and modify exercises and programs for individuals. Completion of the Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Program qualifies you to sit for the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA®) Certification exam. Sit for our Polestar Pilates Centralized Exam to become a Polestar Practitioner.


REQUIRED HOURS

Aside from course hours, there are additional hours required for graduation and qualification of PMA Certification examination. Observation, apprentice teaching, and self-mastery hours are the responsibility of the student to complete outside of the course. A percentage of these hours can be completed using online support materials.

 

Pre-Course
Online Lectures
Lectures
Observation
Self-Mastery (Practice)
Apprentice Teaching
Assigned Homework
Exercise Check-Offs
TOTAL

 

Comprehensive Pilates

25
10
100
40
100
100
50
25
450

 

Transition (Bridging)

0
10
100
20
25
25
50
25
255


Class Schedule

Module 1
Mar. 21, 2020, 11a to 7p
Mar. 22, 2020, 9a to 5p

Module 2
Apr. 25, 2020, 11a to 7p
Apr. 26, 2020, 9a to 5p

Module 3
May 30, 2020, 11a to 7p
May 31, 2020, 9a to 5p

Module 4
Jul. 18, 2020, 11a to 7p
Jul. 19, 2020, 9a to 5p

Module 5
Aug. 29, 2021, 11a to 7p
Aug. 30, 2021, 9a to 5p

Module 6
Sept. 26, 2021, 11a to 7p
Sept. 27, 2021, 9a to 5p

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