# Boutique fitness foundations for new students

Learn the main class types at yoga, Pilates, barre, aerial, hoop and pole studios. Read a Studiofinder listing and get ready for a first class.

- Level: Foundations
- Length: 40 minutes
- Exam questions: 9, pass mark 80%, up to 3 attempts
- Certificate: valid for 12 months

## What you will learn

- Tell the main class types apart: yoga styles, mat and reformer Pilates, barre, aerial, hoop dance and pole.
- Read the fields on a Studiofinder listing and know what a blank field means.
- Say what the compare tool and the completeness score show and do not show.
- Prepare for a first class: what to wear, what to bring and what to tell the teacher.

## Lessons

1. [Class types at a glance](https://studiofinder.ca/academy/boutique-fitness-foundations/class-types-at-a-glance.md) (12 minutes)
2. [Read a Studiofinder listing](https://studiofinder.ca/academy/boutique-fitness-foundations/read-a-studiofinder-listing.md) (14 minutes)
3. [Prepare for your first class](https://studiofinder.ca/academy/boutique-fitness-foundations/prepare-for-your-first-class.md) (14 minutes)

## Questions

### Do I need to be fit or flexible to start?

No. Beginner classes teach the basics step by step. Check the level in the class listing and tell the teacher about any injury before class.

### Is this course medical advice?

No. It is general information. Ask your doctor first if you are pregnant, have a medical condition or have a recent injury.

### What does the certificate show?

It is a certificate of completion from this site. It records that you passed the exam. It is not a teaching credential, a licence or a health clearance.

Also on the [web page](https://studiofinder.ca/academy/boutique-fitness-foundations).