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| Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Certificate |
Kinesiology, Athletics, & Dance |
Total Units: 16 |
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Term Effective:
Fall 2023
Description:
Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Certificate prepares students to instruct the complete repertoire of Pilates Mat, Reformer, and Apparatus equipment exercises in group classes and one-on-one private or semi-private training sessions at health clubs, fitness and wellness centers, community centers, corporate settings, or private studios. The program includes instruction in the principles, techniques, teaching skills, history, and movement theory behind Pilates training in addition to applied kinesiology and anatomy. Students are required to complete and document personal Pilates sessions, observation hours, and student teaching hours.
Students 18 years of age or older who complete Santa Rosa Junior College’s Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Certificate (16 units) are prepared to take the National Pilates Certification Exam.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Identify and explain Pilates movement principles and applied kinesiology and anatomy fundamentals.
- Demonstrate safe and effective use, instruction, and programming for teaching Pilates mat, reformer and apparatus equipment to diverse populations, age ranges, and ability levels.
- Utilize inclusive and effective communication and teaching skills through clear demonstration, appropriate verbal cueing, and proper use of Pilates terminology for a wide variety of participants.
Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Certificate program are:
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Complete 16 units from
- Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Requirements
| Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Requirements - complete 16.00 units |
| KINES 80 | Introduction to Applied Kinesiology and Anatomy | 3.00 |
| KINES 90 | Pilates Teaching Methodology and Principles | 2.00 |
| KINES 91 | Pilates Mat Instructor Training | 3.00 |
| KINES 92 | Pilates Reformer Instructor Training | 3.00 |
| KINES 93 | Pilates Apparatus Instructor Training | 2.00 |
Complete any combination totaling at least 1.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| KINES 50.3 | Pilates Mat Teaching Practicum | 1.00 |
| WEOC 99I | Internship Occupational Work Experience | 0.50-8.00 |
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Complete any combination totaling at least 1.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| KINES 50.4 | Pilates Reformer Teaching Practicum | 1.00 |
| WEOC 99I | Internship Occupational Work Experience | 0.50-8.00 |
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Complete any combination totaling at least 1.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| KINES 50.5 | Pilates Apparatus Teaching Practicum | 1.00 |
| WEOC 99I | Internship Occupational Work Experience | 0.50-8.00 |
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Term Effective:
Fall 2023
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Term Inactive:
Summer 2025
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Course Prerequisites and Advisories:
Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories;
that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course.
Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers
in the Program Requirements section.
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