Article Summary

This comprehensive guide walks new Polestar Pilates students through all necessary preparation steps after registration, including prerequisites, documents, online access setup, and mentorship program enrollment. Follow these steps to ensure you're fully prepared before your first Gateway course module begins.

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What to Expect After Registration - Please read carefully

Your Registration Status

Once your registration payment is processed, your enrollment is officially complete. You will receive a welcome email with your student number as well as links to important documents and materials.

You'll receive online access credentials one month before your first Gateway course date.

Important Timeline: Online course access is provided approx. 30 days before your scheduled Gateway course start date.

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Step 1: Complete Essential Prerequisites

Requirements or Pre-Requisites for Polestar Courses can be found here

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Step 2: Access Your Online Learning Materials

What You'll Receive

Timeline: Access details arrive 1 month before your first Gateway course

Materials Include:

• Gateway Online course access credentials

• Pre-course training materials

• Login instructions for the learning platform

• Course schedule and requirements

Setting Up Your Online Access

1. Check Your Email: Look for the access email 30 days before your course

2. Create Your Login: Follow the provided instructions to set up your account

3. Test Your Access: Log in immediately to ensure everything works properly

4. Download Materials: Save any downloadable resources to your device

MORE INFORMATION HERE ON ONLINE ACCESS CAN BE FOUND HERE

Completion Requirements

Critical Deadline:

Success Checklist:

• ✓ Prerequisites completed (Pilates classes + anatomy knowledge)

• ✓ Gateway Online course finished

• ✓ All course materials reviewed

Step 2: Review Student Documents

Required Reading Materials

We've prepared several important resources to support your learning journey.  You can find them here, https://workdrive.zohopublic.com.cn/external/8ab1fb1a4ccfcd636163679988370e3018a26c66eeacbe000b47b5cc7e7e01ed?layout=list 

1. Polestar Student Handbook

Purpose: Guidelines and code of conduct for all Polestar students

Action Required: Read thoroughly and acknowledge your understanding of all policies

2. Polestar Pre-Course Prep

Purpose: Important foundational information to learn before starting your practical training

3. Core Trainee Manual (Anatomy Basics)

Purpose: Foundational anatomy knowledge. This is optional and is one way to fulfill your anatomy requirements. However we do recommend either the Polestar Anatomy course OR the trail guide to the body book. Requirements or Pre-Requisites for Polestar Courses can be found here

Step 3: Join the Mentorship Programme

Eligibility and Benefits

You are automatically eligible for your host's Mentorship Programme upon registration completion. This enables you to take classes at special rates at the host studio for example.

Polestar Pilates Asia Inc. facilitates education over a wide geographical and cultural area by presenting the core training and workshops in “Host Centres” such as the one where this training is taking place. Your Host Centre is the one that you have registered with.   The Host Centre is responsible for organizing and facilitating all aspects of your training. Stay in close touch with your Host Centre for all administrative aspects of the course and to find out things like training times, workshop and mentorship sessions/trainings scheduled, fee payment procedures, convenient accommodation if you are from out of town, the continuing education (CEC) programme. Your host centre will do everything that can be reasonably done to make your training as trouble free and productive as possible.   You can find out more about our Host Centres here.  

How to Enroll

1. Contact Your Host Directly: Reach out using the contact information provided in your registration materials. They should be able to provide you with the Mentorship programme details and fees. 

Step 4: Understand Your Student Identification System

Polestar Student Number Assignment

What to Expect:

• Your student number is included in the original welcome email

• This number becomes your primary identifier for all Polestar communications

• Keep this number easily accessible for future reference

Using Your Student Number

Important: Include your Polestar Student Number in ALL future correspondence with:

• Polestar Pilates Asia staff

• Your course host

• Examination coordinators

• Continuing education providers

Benefits of Consistent Use:

• Faster response times to inquiries

• Accurate record keeping

• Streamlined communication process

• Easier tracking of your progress and certifications

Success Checklist Before Your First Gateway Module

✓ Completed all pre-reqs ✓ Read through all of the welcome materials and documents ✓ Completed your Gateway Online ✓ Contacted host about mentorship program ✓ Confirmed course location and schedule

Other Important Information

Polestar Faculty

The Polestar educator conducts the actual training. They are responsible for primary instruction of the course curriculum and are often assisted in class by a translator (if required) and Polestar mentors and mentors in training. You might have a different educator for each course module or have the same educator instruct for two or more of your course modules.   [If becoming a Polestar mentor or educator is something that interests you, you may approach the educator and he or she will inform you of the process involved. Bear in mind that the training is long and requires considerable effort and commitment. Not everyone who applies is accepted on to the Polestar educator track].  

Required Reading

Apart from the documents mentioned above, there is no required reading before your first module. However if you want to get a headstart on books that will be required throughout your course we recommend starting with Return to Life Through Contrology (Paperback), Joseph H. Pilates. Further Reading and Writing assignments will be handed out throughout the course. 

Polestar Polices

You should familiarize yourself with the Polestar Policies and terms and conditions. 

It is important to note that this is where you can find our standard policies regarding cancellations, refunds and schedule changes. However these may differ from host to host. Please always check with your host in order to obtain the full list of terms and conditions for your registration. 

Need Additional Support?

Need Help? Please send any questions by creating a support ticket:

Email polestarsupport@imaaworld.zohodesk.com or info@polestarpilatesasia.com