Polestar Reformer Training

Description

The Reformer and the Reformer workout have taken the Pilates and fitness world by storm! This versatile and legendary Pilates machine can be adapted to all levels, making movements easier or more difficult and enabling choreographed movement sequences in both individual and group training.

The aim of our Reformer programme is to pass on the legacy of Joseph Pilates' method and the fundamental movement principles of Polestar Pilates®. We will teach you the basics of movement analysis and show you how to create an effective training plan. You will learn to plan and deliver progressive classes for all levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced), guide transitions between exercises and use effective verbal, visual and tactile cues to enhance your classes and improve the functional movement of your clients. We will work with you on examples of sport-specific training on the reformer.

"Check-off" sessions and preparation for the final exam are key components of the training programme. All course content is also available online via the Polestar platform and as printed course materials. Basic knowledge of anatomy and a minimum of 25 hours of practical experience in Pilates are required.

If you want to develop your Pilates skills to teach group classes on the Reformer, we recommend our Reformer training as the ideal preparation!

For questions about financial support, if you would like to pay in instalments or have further questions, please contact us via info@polestarpilates.de to. We will be happy to help you!

Lesson plan:

Polestar online learning platform - (online)
The content of the individual classroom modules is available online in the form of quizzes, exercise videos and lectures to enable optimal preparation and follow-up of the learning programme.

Reformer 1- (attendance module 2 days of 8 hours each)
Interactive basic course to understand and feel the Polestar movement principles.
Learn the safe handling and settings of the reformer.
Learn Level 1 exercises: their execution and teaching, contraindications, modifications.
Use of the Polestar lesson structure for group lessons.

Reformer 2- (attendance module 2 days of 8 hours each)
Check-off execution and teaching of exercises from the previous module.
Learn level 2-3 exercises: their execution and teaching, contraindications, modifications.
Use of visual and tactile instructions in individual and group lessons.
Focus: Differentiated instruction, case studies, analysis techniques

Reformer 3- (attendance module 2 days of 8 hours each)
Check-off execution and teaching of exercises from the previous module.
Learn level 4-5 exercises: their execution and teaching, contraindications, modifications.
Focus: Sport-specific and target group-orientated training.

Exam Refresher/Check-off - (attendance module 1 day à 6 hours)

Exam preparation: refresher of the practical and theoretical parts of the training.
Check-off execution and teaching of exercises from all previous modules.
Trial test and discussion of the results.

International certification exam - (presence and online)
Is included in the package! Each participant has been registered for the examination specified in the training programme. This date can be postponed once (for an additional administration fee), but the exam must be taken within 12 months of the last module.

Examination prerequisite: As an examination requirement, participants keep a logbook in which they document their own practical performance (50 hours) and teaching (50 hours) of the exercises as well as their observation of courses (25 hours). This logbook serves as proof of eligibility for the exam and should be checked by a Polestar mentor or instructor before participants are admitted to the final exam.