The Pilates Mat Instructor Certificate prepares students to instruct Pilates Mat 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 Mat sessions, observation hours, and student teaching hours.
20-25 annual completers
1. Identify and explain Pilates movement principles and applied kinesiology and anatomy fundamentals.
2. Demonstrate safe and effective use, instruction, and programming for teaching Pilates Mat to diverse populations, age ranges, and ability levels.
3. 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.
The program requires 9 units of coursework in the area and practicum coursework.
This certificate can be obtained individually or combined with other Pilates certificates for the comprehensive certificate of achievement that prepares students to take the National Pilates Certification Exam. In the future, we are seeking approval status as a Pilates Method Alliance approved school. This will take several years to obtain after launching the program, but we are modeling our program to meet these standards. The program requires 21 units of general education and 39 units of coursework in the area including electives and practicum coursework.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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KINES 80 | Introduction to Applied Kinesiology and Anatomy | 3.0 | S1 |
KINES 90 | Pilates Teaching Methodology and Principles | 2.0 | S1 |
KINES 91 | Pilates Mat Instructor Training | 3.0 | S1 |
KINES 50.3 | Pilates Mat Teaching Practicum or Work Experience | 1.0 | S2 |
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