Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

  • 2

    Section 1 - Effects of Pregnancy

    • Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum in Pole

    • Physical Activity Guidelines for Pregnancy

    • Training Intensity During Pregnancy

    • Gradual Return to Pole in Postpartum

    • 6 Week Pelvic Floor Health Check

    • Body Changes

    • Cardiovascular System

    • Respiratory System

    • Musculoskeletal System

    • Abdominal Changes

    • Sleep

    • Body Temperature

    • Hormonal Changes

    • Low Risk vs. High Risk

    • Quiz
  • 3

    Section 2 - Anatomy

    • Anatomy

    • Pelvic Floor

    • Abdominals

    • Diaphragm

    • Multifidus

    • Core Canister

    • Quiz
  • 4

    Section 3 - Common Pregnancy Symptoms

    • Introduction

    • First Trimester

    • Second Trimester

    • Third Trimester

    • Fourth Trimester

    • Quiz
  • 5

    Section 4 - Effects of Birth

    • Introduction to Types of Labour & Delivery

    • Vaginal Births

    • Assisted Births

    • Cesarean Sections

    • Interventions

    • Recovery

    • Quiz
  • 6

    Section 5 - Common Pregnancy Concerns for Polers

    • Precautions & Contraindications

    • Dancing in Heels

    • Diastasis Recti (DRA)

    • Umbilical Hernia

    • Pelvic Floor Health

    • Pelvic Girdle Pain

    • Morning Sickness

    • Excessive Fatigue

    • Edema

    • Shortness of Breath

    • Thoracic/Rib Pain

    • Low Back Pain

    • Quiz
  • 7

    Section 6 - Managing Expectations

    • Body Image

    • Psychological Changes

    • Fears

    • Instagram vs Reality

    • Postpartum

    • Quiz
  • 8

    Section 7 - Working with Clients

    • Consultation

    • Assessment

    • Safety Factors

    • Inclusivity

    • Legal & Liability

    • Quiz
  • 9

    Section 8 - Pregnancy Flexibility

    • Introduction

    • Releases

    • Mobility

    • Coregeous Ball Release

    • Pelvic Floor Release

    • Quiz
  • 10

    Section 9 - Fit for Birth

    • Introduction

    • Benefits of Pole during Pregnancy

    • Breathwork

    • Maintaining Strength During Pregnancy

    • Stability

    • Conditioning

    • Functional Movement for Parenthood

    • Belly Support Tools

    • Quiz
  • 11

    Section 10 - Postpartum

    • Introduction

    • First 6 weeks

    • Anxiety & Depression

    • Pelvic Floor & Core Rehab

    • Breast/Chestfeeding

    • PHP Assessment

    • Bouncing Back Culture

    • Rehab for DRA

    • Strength & Flexibility

    • Returning to Pole

    • Pole Programming

    • Quiz
  • 12

    Bonus

    • Personal Pole Journeys through Pregnancy & Postpartum
  • 13

    Final Exam

    • Written Exam

    • Case Study

    • Thank You!