Gateway Pilates – Matwork
This two-day Pilates Mat experience examines how to apply Polestar Pilates Mat exercises, and is comprised of a set of four sequences using preparatory and original Pilates Mat exercises. The exercises are explained in a lab format, with time allotted for teaching and demonstration.
Online support and practice cards are provided to each participant as a takeaway resource. Gateway educators provide feedback directly to each participant to become proficient with the Gateway Matwork. Gateway Pilates online must be completed prior to attending.
Learning Outcomes
Ability to teach 18 original and preparatory Pilates exercises
Ability to identify the basic concepts that apply to each Pilates mat exercise
Insight into the common contraindications and precautions for the 18 exercises
Ability to identify anatomical landmarks needed to teach Pilates
Be able to correct common faulty movement patterns
Satisfy the prerequisite for Polestar Comprehensive Pilates training
Certificate of Attendance
Course Format
Your course begins with three hours of online training at home, and shifts into experiential labs for collaborative learning. You will learn a variety of mat exercises and sequences that you can immediately work into your exercise and rehab programs.
Students will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of each course. Please note that these courses are Intro level courses and are not qualification courses.
How your time is spent
| Online Component | 3 Hours | 13% |
| Face-To-Face Training | 16 Hours | 70% |
| Self Mastery Practice | 4 Hours | 17% |
Gateway Pilates Online
This three-hour online training is a requirement for all who attend any of the Gateway Pilates training courses. The online course fortifies the fundamental principles and history of Pilates, and consists of three lectures each followed by a brief online quiz, which you must pass to progress to the next Gateway course module:
Part 1: History of Pilates and Evolution
Part 2: Polestar Movement Concepts
Part 3: Professional Ethics (Scope of Practice)
Course Dates
Course Fee
Course fees include attendance at lectures, access to Gateway Pilates Online, student handouts, morning and afternoon teas, as well as GST. Students are responsible for all personal extras, such as travel and accommodation and personal supplies and lunch during the course dates.
Please note that an automatic credit card surcharge of 2% gets added when you pay via Visa or Mastercard. This fee will be added to your invoice & receipt.
| Course | Normal Package Price | Early Bird Price | Early Bird Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Matwork | $750* | $710** | $40** |
* Normal Package Price – post Early Bird date
** Early Bird Price – if registered and paid in full by 20 January 2023
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