Centralised Exams – Friday 20 September 2019 in Auckland

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Comprehensive Studio & Rehab Exams – AUCKLAND Friday 20 September 2019


The Comprehensive Certification exam consists of three parts:



  • A written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions (50 points)


  • A case study with written problem solving (50 points)


  • 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 to achieve an 80% pass mark on both written and theory sections of the exam.


The Comprehensive examination tests depth of knowledge, skills and ability to facilitate movement in the Pilates-evolved environment. It is designed to establish an essential level of skill, with emphasis on safety and competence, and evaluates cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains as they pertain to movement analysis, problem solving and treatment planning.


The oral defence addresses theory, adaptations to pathology, contraindications and precautions associated with treatment planning in the Pilates-evolved environment.



Exam Fees of $465 (incl. GST) are not included in the Course Fees.




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Mat Exam – AUCKLAND Friday 20 September 2019

The Mat Certification exam consists of two parts:


  • A one-hour written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions (50 points)


  • 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 lasts approximately 1.5 hours in total and the practical lasts approximately one hour. The entire exam is worth a total of 100 points.


The candidate will need to achieve an 80% pass mark on both written and theory sections of the exam.



Exam Fees of $390 (incl. GST) are not included in the Course Fees.






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Exam Prep Tutorial


Jo Hutley, Polestar Educator, is making herself available for a pre-exam tutorial on 21 June ’19 between 4 and 7pm, so if you want to review your knowledge or prepare for the actual exam, this is THE tutorial to attend!



The tutorial is designed to prepare both the Polestar Mat and Studio/Rehab students for the theory component of the upcoming Polestar exams.



Tutorial content:


  • Team theory quiz in 3 parts, covering: History of Pilates; Principles of Movement theory; Practical application to exercises.


  • Answering multiple choice questions: hints to help you in the exam.


  • Revision of the Fitness Screening and Nagi Grid.


  • Designing a program that meets the criteria in the marking schedule.

The cost is $90 for this 3 hour workshop.





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