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| Pilates Reformer Instructor Certificate |
Kinesiology, Athletics, & Dance |
Total Units: 9 |
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Term Effective:
Summer 2025
Description:
The Pilates Reformer Instructor Certificate prepares students to instruct Pilates Reformer 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 Reformer sessions, observation hours, and student teaching hours.
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 Reformer 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 Reformer Instructor Certificate program are:
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Complete 9 units from
- Pilates Reformer Instructor Requirements
| Pilates Reformer Instructor Requirements - complete 9.00 units |
| KIN 80 | Introduction to Applied Kinesiology and Anatomy | 3.00 |
| KIN 90 | Pilates Teaching Methodology and Principles | 2.00 |
| KIN 92 | Pilates Reformer Instructor Training | 3.00 |
Complete any combination totaling at least 1.00 units from the following:
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| KIN 50.4 | Pilates Reformer Teaching Practicum | 1.00 |
| WEE 99I | Internship Work Experience Education | 0.50-8.00 |
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Term Effective:
Summer 2025
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.
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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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