10/31/2024 7:20:59 AM	KIN 93 Course Outline as of Summer 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  KIN 93	Title:  PILATES APPARATUS INSTR
Full Title:  Pilates Apparatus Instructor Training
Last Reviewed:11/28/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	0		3 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	2.00			Contact Total	35.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00

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 93

Catalog Description:

Students will learn to safely and effectively instruct Pilates Apparatus exercises using the Pilates principles, including Trapeze Table, Chair, and Barrels, 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 Apparatus exercises using the Pilates principles, including Trapeze Table, Chair, and Barrels, 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 Apparatus repertoire of exercises, including Chair, Trapeze Table, and Barrels, with the ability to modify and adapt for a wide range of abilities and health conditions.

2. Design and demonstrate a multi-level Pilates Apparatus personalized 1-on-1 and group 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 Apparatus instruction

2. Identify and demonstrate the safe and proper use of the Pilates Apparatus Equipment

3. Design and instruct Pilates Apparatus exercises using safe and effective teaching skills and principles to address a wide variety of abilities in a balanced format

Topics and Scope

I. Pilates Principles

    A. History and lineage

    B. Goals and benefits

    C. Program requirements, certification, and employment

 

II. Introduction to Trapeze Table, Types, and Parts

    A. Table bed and frame

    B. Springs and adjustments

     C. Trapeze bar and canopy loop

    D. Push-through bar and safety strap

    E. Roll down bar

    F. Cross bar

    G. Maintenance and safety

    H. Attachment options

     I. Accessories

    J. Ancillary equipment

     K. Trapeze Table exercises instruction

     L. Preparation, set-up, and resistance selection for the exercise

    M. Breathing pattern, movement sequence, and recommended repetitions

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

    O. Level, focus, and objective of the exercise

    P. Communication, cueing, and feedback

 

III. Trapeze Exercises

    A. Push-through bar

         1. Upper arms

         2. Swan

         3. Push-through seated front

          4. Push-through seated back

         5. Cat

         6. Teaser

         7. Mermaid

         8. Parakeet

         9. Bend and stretch/footwork (springs from below)

         10. Sit-up

         11. Monkey

         12. Tower

         13. Hip opener

    B. Standing on the Floor

         1. Upper arm control facing in

         2. Upper arm control facing out

         3. Arm circles facing in

         4. Boxing/Punching

         5. Salute

         6. Hug a tree

         7. Twist

          8. Butterfly

         9. Chest expansion

         10. Reverse chest expansion

         11. Lunge

    C. Rolldown Bar

         1. Rolldown

         2. Breathing

         3. Hundred

         4. Short spine/semi-circles

         5. Swan

         6. Chest expansion

         7. Thigh stretch

         8. Rolling in and out

         9. Side bend

    D. Leg Springs

         1. Supine bicycle

         2. Walking          

          3. Scissors

         4. Frog

         5. Circles

         6. Circles (side lying)

         7. Bicycle

         8. Magician

         9. Airplane

    E. Arm Springs

         1. Circles supine

         2. Circles prone

         3. Flying eagle

    F. Rowing Back

         1. Round back

         2. Flat back

    G. Rowing Front

         1. Sitting tall

         2. Bending down

         3. Salute

         4. Hug a tree

    H. Full Trapeze Table

         1. Hanging down

         2. Hanging up

    I. Hanging

         1. Half

         2. Full

         3. Spread eagle

         4. Cat walkover

         5. Squirrel

         6. Inversions

 

IV. Introduction to the Chair, Brands, and Types

    A. Combo Chair

    B. Wunda Chair

    C. EXO Chair

    D. Cactus positions, springs, and resistance adjustments

    E. Single and split pedal adjustments

    F. Handles

    G. Ancillary equipment

 

V. Instructing Chair 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. Chair Exercises

    A. Double leg pumps

         1. V position

         2. Parallel

         3. Heels

    B. Single leg pumps

         1. Toes

         2. Heels

    C. Hamstring 1

    D. Swan front/chest press

    E. Reverse swan/torso press sit

    F. Seated mermaid/side arm sit

    G. Chest expansion/tricep press sit

    H. Piano lesson/plie front and back

    I. Kneeling mermaid/side arm kneeling

    J. Horseback

    K. One arm push-ups

         1. Hand on chair

         2. Lying prone

         3. Standing

         4. Hand on floor

    L. Side arm twist

    M. Pike/teaser on floor

    N. Forward, sideward, and backward step down

    O. Tricep sit

    P.  Cat

     Q. Jack-knife from floor and corkscrew

    R. Swan from floor

    S. Frog lying flat

    T. Single leg pump - lying flat

    U. Scissor leg side-lying

    V. Handstand

    W. Standing leg and foot press

    X. Hamstring 2 and one arm

    W. Forward and side lunge

    X. Side body twist

    Y. Tendon stretch

    Z. Hamstring 3

    AA. Side pull up/side leg extension

    AB. Spine stretch forward/sitting arm push down

    AC. Frog front and back

    AD. Standing leg pump front and side

    AE. Standing leg pump crossover

    AF.  Achilles stretch

    AG. Press up with handles facing out and in

 

VII. Introduction to Barrels

    A. Step Barrels

    B. Spine Corrector (AKA East Coast Step Barrel)

    C. Pilates Arc

     D. Clara Step Barrel

    E. Contour Step Barrel

    F. Ladder Barrel

 

VIII. Instructing Barrel Exercises

     A. Setting up and preparation 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

 

IX. Spine Corrector Exercises

    A. Reach/Roll down

    B. Overhead stretch/rollover

    C. Leg Series

         1. Scissors

         2. Walking

         3. Bicycle

         4. Circles

         5. Helicopter

    D. Low bridge

    E. Rolling in and out

    F. Corkscrew

    G. Back arch and bridge

    H. Balance

    I. Swan

    J. Grasshopper

    K. Swimming

    L. Rocking

    M. Teaser

    N. Hip circles

    O. High bridge

    P. Forward stretch/rest position

 

X. Ladder Barrel Exercises

    A. Swan dive

    B. Swimming

    C. Grasshopper

    D. Side sit-ups

    E. Short box series

         1. Round back

         2. Flat back

         3. Twist

         4. Climb a tree

    F. Horseback

    G. Leg Series

         1. Scissors

         2. Walking

         3. Bicycle

         4 Helicopter

    H. Handstand

    I. Stomach jumps

    J. Back to forward bend

Assignments:

1. Written sequences of a full session

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

3. Skill performance demonstration leading Pilates Apparatus 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 session
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 Apparatus 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. Author: Joseph H. Pilates. Publisher: Pilates Method Alliance, Incorporated; 2nd Edition, 2012. (Classic)

Pilates, 2nd Edition. Author: Rael Isacowitz. Publisher: Human Kinetics, 2014 (Classic)

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

Instructor prepared materials

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