12/27/2024 8:17:52 AM	KIN 92 Course Outline as of Summer 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  KIN 92	Title:  PILATES REFORMER INSTR
Full Title:  Pilates Reformer Instructor Training
Last Reviewed:11/28/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		4 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  KINES 92

Catalog Description:

Students will learn to safely and effectively instruct Pilates Reformer exercises using Pilates principles for all skill levels and accommodations for various health conditions.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Students will learn to safely and effectively instruct Pilates Reformer exercises using Pilates principles for all skill levels and accommodations for various health conditions.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2023	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify and instruct the Pilates Reformer repertoire of exercises with the ability to modify and adapt for a wide range of abilities and health conditions.

2. Design and demonstrate a multi-level Pilates Reformer group class and personalized one-on-one session using safe and effective instruction skills, tools, and techniques.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Describe the principles, goals, and health benefits of Pilates Reformer instruction.

2. Identify and demonstrate the safe and proper use of the Pilates Reformer parts and ancillary equipment.

3. Demonstrate the components of a Pilates Reformer class.

4. Design and instruct Pilates Reformer exercises using safe and effective teaching skills and principles to address a wide variety of abilities in a balanced formatted class.

Topics and Scope

I. Introduction to Pilates Reformer

    A. Reformer brands and types

    B. Reformer parts

    C. Springs and adjustments

    D. Footbar

    E. Ropes and straps

    F. Maintenance

    G. Attachment options

     H. Ancillary equipment

     I. Reformer tower

II. Pilates Principles

    A. History and lineage

    B. Goals and benefits

    C. Program requirements, certification, and employment

III. Reformer Teaching Skills

    A. Observation

    B. Verbal cueing

    C. Cueing order

    D. Demonstration

    E. Tactile cueing

    F. Visual communication

     G. Feedback

    H. Coaching skills

    I. Safety considerations

    J. Multi-level and contraindications

    K. Accessibility, inclusion, and diversity

IV. Components of a Reformer Practice

    A. Warm-up

     B. Main segment

    C. Cool-down/Flexibility

V. Teaching Reformer Exercises

     A. Setting up, preparation, and resistance selection for the exercise

    B. Breathing pattern, movement sequence, and recommended repetitions

     C. Safety, precautions, contraindications, and multi-level options

    D. Level, focus, and objective of the exercise

    E. Communication, cueing, and feedback

VI. Reformer Exercises

    A. Footwork

          1. Pilates V/Turnout

         2. Arches

         3. Heels

         4. Tendon stretch

         5. Single leg footwork

    B. Hundred

    C. Overhead/Jackknife

    D. Coordination

    E. Rowing Back

         1. Round Back

         2. Flat Back

    F. Rowing Front

         1. Sitting tall

         2. Bending down

    G. Salute

    H. Hug a tree

    I. Long box

         1. Swan

         2. Pulling Straps regular and T arms

         3. Backstroke/Swimming

         4. Teaser

         5. Breast stroke

         6. Horseback

    J. Long Stretch Series

         1. Long stretch (front)

         2. Down stretch

         3. Up stretch

         4. Elephant

         5. Arabesque

    K. Long back stretch

    L. Stomach massage

          1. Round back

         2. Flat back

    M. Reach

    N. Twist

    O. Tendon stretch

    P. Short spine massage

    Q. Head

         1. Front

         2. Back

    R. Semi-circle

    S. Chest expansion kneeling

    T. Thigh stretch

    U. Reverse chest expansion/arm circles

    V. Kneeling side arms 1, 2, and 3

    W. Side stretch/Cleopatra

    X. Mermaid

    Y. Twist

    Z. Corkscrew

    AA. Balance control into arabesque

    AB. 2nd long box

         1. Rowing

         2. Grasshopper

         3. Swimming

    AC. Short Box Series

         1. Round back/stomach control

         2. Flat back

         3. Twist

         4. Climb a tree

    AD. Long spine massage

    AE. Knee stretch series

         1. Kneeling/round back

         2. Arched back

         3. Standing/knees off

    AF. Running

    AG. Pelvic lift

    AH. Control front and control back

    AI. Bridge with arm pulls

    AJ. Side support

    AK. Star

    AL. Russian

     AM. High bridge

    AN. Splits

         1. Side

         2. Front

         3. Back

         4. Russian

    AO. Feet in Straps

         1. Leg lowers and lifts

         2. Leg circles

         3. Peter Pan

         4. Frogs

         5. Hamstring and wide leg adductor stretch

         6. Butterfly

Assignments:

1. Written sequences of a full class

2. Program design for 1-on-1 client case studies

3. Skill performance demonstration leading Pilates Reformer exercises and class components

4. Quizzes and exams

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 5 - 10%
Written sequences of a full class
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 15%
Program design for 1-on-1 client case studies
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 40%
Skill performance demonstration leading Pilates Reformer exercises and class components
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 30%
Quizzes and exams
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 30 - 50%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology. 2nd ed. Pilates, Joseph H. Pilates Method Alliance, Incorporated. 2012 (classic).

Pilates. 2nd ed. Isacowitz, Rael. Human Kinetics. 2014 (classic).

National Pilates Certification Exam Study Guide, Publisher: National Pilates Certification Program. 2021.

Instructor prepared materials

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