Fitness Certification in Mat, Allegro 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 certification exams in the field of Pilates-evolved techniques. Prerequisites: P-F,
M-1, M-2 Prerequisites: P-F, A-1,
A-2, A-3
Mat Certification
The Mat Certification exam consists of three parts:
1) A one-hour written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions
(50 points)
2) A case study with written problem solving and class design (50 points)
3) Participation in a mock mat class. During this practical section the
candidate both teaches a portion of a mat class and demonstrates their
exercise performance as a ‘student’ in a class of 6-10 candidates. Candidates
will be evaluated on exercise modification, sequencing, accuracy, verbal
and tactile cueing and the quality of the instruction. (50 points)
The written portion of the exam (parts 1 and 2) lasts approximately two
hours in total, and part 3 lasts approximately one hour. The entire exam
is worth a total of 150 points. The candidate will need a collective passing
score of 120 points or higher to achieve Certification.
Polestar strongly recommends that Mat Certification candidates complete
150 practice hours in preparation for the exam. Practice hours should
comprise mastery of exercises taught in M-1, M-2, M-3; observation of
relevant videos and of Polestar Certified Practitioners within the teaching
environment; and teaching practice.
Certification Fee:
Allegro Certification
The Allegro Certification exam consists of three parts:
1) A one-hour written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions
(50 points)
2) A case study with written problem solving and class design (50 points)
3) Participation in a mock Allegro class. During this practical section
the candidate both teaches a portion of an Allegro class and demonstrates
their exercise performance as a ‘student’ in a
class of 6-10 candidates. Candidates will be evaluated on exercise modification,
sequencing, accuracy, verbal and tactile cueing and the quality of the
instruction. (50 points)
The written portion of the exam (parts 1 and 2) lasts approximately two
hours in total, and part 3 lasts approximately one hour. The entire exam
is worth a total of 150 points. The candidate will need a collective passing
score of 120 points or higher to be certified.
Polestar strongly recommends that Allegro Certification candidates complete
150 practice hours in preparation for the exam. Practice hours should
comprise mastery of exercises taught in A-1, A2, A3; observation of relevant
videos and of Polestar Certified Practitioners within the teaching environment;
and teaching practice.
Studio Certification
The Studio Certification exam consists of three parts:
1) A written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions (50 points)
2) A case study with written problem solving (50 points)
3) A practical one-on-one demonstration of theoretical knowledge, exercise
mastery, movement teaching skills and problem solving skills with an oral
defence (50 points)
The written portion of the exam (parts 1 and 2) lasts approximately two
hours in total, and part 3 lasts approximately one hour. The entire exam
is worth a total of 150 points. The candidate will need a collective passing
score of 120 points or higher to be certified.
Studio Certification candidates will design a programme based on information
from a Polestar fitness screening and functional testing. The oral defence
addresses theory, justification of exercise selection and modification,
precautions and contraindications. Candidates will be evaluated on exercise
selection and modification, sequencing, accuracy, verbal and tactile cueing
and the quality of the instruction.
Polestar strongly recommends that Studio Certification candidates complete
350 practice hours in preparation for the exam. Practice hours should
comprise mastery of exercises taught in S-1, S-2, S-3; observation of
relevant videos and of Polestar Certified Practitioners working in a teaching
setting; and teaching practice.
Prerequisites: P-F, S-1, S-2, S-3