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POLESTAR PILATES
IMPACTING THE WORLDThrough Intelligent Movement
Dr. Brent D. Anderson
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“President & Founder of Polestar Pilates
Allow us to show you how to expand the boundaries of health through the art of Pilates and the Science of Movement
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“POLESTAR
PILATES
Become a professionally trained Pilates Teacher and be part of an international community
more than trained professionals5,000over countries50
in different languages10for over years 20
A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE
The Polestar curriculum is based on a scientific foundation of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and motor control, and integrates scientific
research findings in the areas of orthopedics, sports medicine and movement science.
PROFESSIONAL TEAM
A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE
A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE
ASIA AUSTRALIA SPAINITALY NEW ZEALANDBRAZIL GERMANYUNITED KINGDOMUSA
POLESTAR GLOBAL TEAM
POLESTAR NEW ZEALAND
• Maree Seerden Licensee and Educator, started Polestar Pilates courses in NZ in 2000
• Introduced Pilates to NZ in1995; first mainstream studio
• Presents at International Conferences• Host sites:
– Auckland– Havelock North– Wellington– Christchurch
• Providing continuing education to the Polestar family with local and International conferences– Regular workshops with local and international Principal
Educators:• Specialist workshops for golfers, dancers etc.• Osteoporosis• Women’s Health (Auckland April 17th 2014)• Advanced Spine • Advanced Assessment skills (Auckland September 2014)• Runners • Skiers and Snowboards (Wanaka September 2014)
POLESTAR NEW ZEALAND
POLESTAR TRAINING
• Enhances knowledge- base in movement science
• Provides the tools to practice evidence-based Pilates
• Improves the quality of life for clients and the community
• Increases earning potential
Recognized by ACE and BOC for Continuing Education. Each course is two days (16 hours) and includes labs where students practice and receive educator feedback. Comprehensive series includes additional 3-hour self-mastery check-off sessions in modules 2 through 6.For required assignments, study hours (observation, self-mastery, apprentice teaching) and exam eligibility, visit our website.
COURSE PROGRESSION
REQUIRED HOURS
REQUIREDstudy hours
Pre-CourseLecturesObservationPractice (Self Mastery)Apprentice TeachingAssigned HomeworkSelf Mastery Check-Off
TOTAL
Pilates Studio& Pilates for Rehabilitation
2511240
1001005815
450
PilatesReformer
2564255050
--
214
PilatesMat
2548255050
--
198
• Joseph H. Pilates– 1900’s (Düsseldorf
Germany)– UK (encampment)– NY “Contrology”– Dance 1930’s
• G. Balanchine• M. Graham• J. Robbins
• Genealogy of Pilates– First generation
• Romana K.• Ron F.• Caroela T.• Kathy G• Eve G.• Bruce K.
– Second Generation• numerous
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
• Complimentary Movement System– Hatha Yoga Base– Breathe Centred– MindBody Awareness
• Strengthening– Core (Contrology)– Symphonic organization
• Flexibility (inhibition of unnecessary guarding)• Movement Re-education
– Motor learning– Exploration
• Apparatus and Floor work– Springs, levers, suspension, gravity, sliding
horizontal carriage
WHAT IS PILATES?
• Pilates-Evolved– Functional Anatomy/Physiology– Biomechanics– Kinesiology– Motor Control– Communication/Psychology– Bio-energetics
POLESTAR SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
BIOMECHANICS
Primary Sling
Diaphragm
Pelvic Floor
Transverse Abdominis
Lumbar Multifidus
KINESIOLOGY
MOTOR CONTROLAction of the Transversus Abdominis
(from Richardson et al, 1999)
• Recognising the whole person physically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually
Mind
BodySpirit
COMMUNICATION / PSYCHOLOGY
• Lifestyle• Athletes• Fitness Enthusiast• De-conditioned individuals• Chronic Health problems• Post-Rehabilitation• Rehabilitation
– Spine, Lower and upper extremity– Sport Specific– Neurological disorders/ Geriatrics
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM PILATES?
• Mechanical Low Back Pain– Disc lesions
• Degenerative Back Disease– Stenosis– Spondylolisthesis– Osteoporosis– Arthritis
• Post Surgical• Scoliosis
TREATMENT OF SPINE
• Golf• Tennis• Endurance Athletes• Dance and Gymnastics• Swimming• Team Sport
– football, volleyball, baseball, basketball etc.
• Equestrian
SPORT REHABILITATION
• Cerebral Vascular Accidents• Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Trauma• Degenerative Neurological Diseases
– Parkinson’s– Multiple Sclerosis– ALS “Lou Garrett’s Disease”
• Pediatric– Cerebral Palsy– Spina Bifida
NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION
• Musculoskeletal– Chronic Low Back Pain– Fybromialgia Syndrome– Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Psycho Social• Latest research in Pilates for this population
CHRONIC PAIN
• “Provide a successful movement experience without pain that exceeds the clients expectations”
Dr. Brent Anderson
HEALTH vs DISABILITY MODEL
• Breathing• Axial Elongation/Core control• Organisation of shoulder girdle, thoracic and cervical
spine• Spine Articulation• Alignment• Movement Integration
INTRODUCTION TO POLESTAR’S PILATES PRINCIPLES
PRINCIPLE 1: BREATHING
PRINCIPLE 2: AXIAL ELONGATION & CORE CONTROL
PRINCIPLE 3: ORGANISATION OF THE SHOULDER GIRDLE, THORACIC AND
CERVICAL SPINE
PRINCIPLE 4: SPINE ARTICULATION
PRINCIPLE 5: WEIGHT BEARING AND ALIGNMENT OF THE EXTREMITIES
PRINCIPLE 6: MOVEMENT INTEGRATION OF PELVIS, THORACIC, HEAD AND
EXTREMETIES
• Designed for registered rehabilitation professionals.
• In-depth instruction in Pilates rehabilitation techniques, principles and practices utilizing the Reformer, Trapeze Table, Combo Chair, Ladder Barrel, Mat and small props.
• Strong emphasis on pathology specific exercise, biomechanics, critical reasoning and instructional technique.
REHABILITATION SERIES
Pre-requisites:• Registered rehabilitation professional (GP/MD, PT, OT,
DO, DC, RN or exercise physiologist)• 25 hours of private or group Pilates classes
REHABILITATION SERIES
• Designed for fitness instructors, instructors of the movement arts and Pilates enthusiasts.
• Design and conduct in-depth one-on-one sessions and small group classes for low-to-medium risk clients and patients on the Reformer, Trapeze Table, Combo Chair, Ladder Barrel, Mat and small props.
• Includes Polestar Pilates Fitness Screening for postural evaluation and functional testing.
FITNESS / STUDIO SERIES
Pre-requisites:
• One semester of basic anatomy / physiology or equivalent
• 25 hours of private or group Pilates classes
FITNESS / STUDIO & MAT SERIES
• PR/PF: 5-6 April• S/R1: 17-18 May• S/R2: 21-22 June• S/R3: 16-17 August • S/R4: 13–15 September• S/R5: 11-12 October• S/R6: 22-23 November
Possible to transfer modules to other host sites in the sequenced order
COMPREHENSIVE COURSES FOR HAVELOCK NORTH
Normal Tonight Only
– PP $770 – Individual Modules $870– PP – S1/R1-S6/R6 $5,690 (Package) $5,400– Phase 1 = PP + 3x Modules (8 days total)
» PR, R1, R2, R3 $3,210 $3,050» PF, S1, S2, S3 $3,210 $3,050
– Phase 2 = 3x Modules (6 days total) » R4, R5, R6 $2,480 $2,355» S4, S5, S6 $2,480 $2,355
Normal Price = $5,990 = PP ($770) + 6 Modules ($5,220)TONIGHT $5,400
Payment Plan options exist – just ask
REHAB / STUDIO COURSE FEES
Available in Auckland,Tauranga, Rotorua,Havelock North,Taupo, Gisborne, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Wanaka - to help prepare you for your Polestar Certification Exams.
Mentors provide opportunities for observation, apprentice teaching and workshop review as well as instruction to help you gain self mastery of the repertoire.
MENTOR PROGRAM
• Discounted use of studio for unsupervised practice• Discount on classes for Polestar Students• Signing off on the Friday before or the Sunday morning
SELF MASTERY
Enrolment recommended 30 days prior to course start to ensure you receive pre-course preparation materials in time.
Pre-course reading
Textbooks
PRE-COURSE PREPARATION
• Why Polestar Pilates Education?– Scientifically based but still retains the essence of Joseph
Pilates original work– Internationally recognised certification and being part of an
international community– Quality of the Principle Educators– Ongoing Education– Value for money– Critical reasoning - principles based rather than repertoire
based.– Health based rather than pathology based– All encompassing body, mind and spirit
SUMMARY
DEMONSTRATION
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