Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Certificate of Achievement

 Pilates Comprehensive Teacher 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. In this course, students will focus on the methods, principles, and industry standards of teaching and developing Pilates training programs. Students will also learn the history, benefits, assessment tools, and goals of Pilates training. Students can learn to safely and effectively instruct Pilates Reformer Equipment exercises using Pilates principles for all skill levels and accommodations for various health conditions. This program enables students to be prepared to take the NPCP (National Pilates Certification Exam.)

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Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate their teaching skills and be ready to instruct others in the Comprehensive Pilates Training which includes Mat, Reformer, and Apparatus equipment. SMC has the industry standard equipment for students to get extensive hands-on practical experience. A unique feature of our program is the opportunity to obtain all required practice teaching hours under the guidance of an experienced teacher, embedded within the course curriculum. Students should feel confident in their knowledge of the complete Comprehensive Pilates Program.

Pilates Comprehensive Teacher 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. In this course, students will focus on the methods, principles, and industry standards of teaching and developing Pilates training programs. Students will also learn the history, benefits, assessment tools, and goals of Pilates training. Students can learn to safely and effectively instruct Pilates Reformer Equipment exercises using Pilates principles for all skill levels and accommodations for various health conditions. This program enables students to be prepared to take the NPCP (National Pilates Certification Exam.)

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate their teaching skills and be ready to instruct others in the Comprehensive Pilates Training which includes Mat, Reformer, and Apparatus equipment. SMC has the industry standard equipment for students to get extensive hands-on practical experience. A unique feature of our program is the opportunity to obtain all required practice teaching hours under the guidance of an experienced teacher, embedded within the course curriculum. Students should feel confident in their knowledge of the complete Comprehensive Pilates Program.

This certificate program is a new addition to the Kinesiology Department. This program does not replace or alter any existing programs.

El Camino College

Mt San Antonio College

Rio Hondo College

20 - 25

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