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California Regional Consortia

Pilates Dance/Conditioning Instructor

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Submitter's Information

Name

Casandra Greene

Title

Instructional Programs Support Coordinator

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

Riverside City College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Shari Yates

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Pilates Dance/Conditioning Instructor

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Fitness Trainer (083520)

Projected Start Date

08/26/20

Catalog Description

The Pilates/Dance Conditioning Instructor certificate is designed to prepare individuals to teach the Pilates Method of body conditioning using the full-range of Pilates apparatus as well as the mat work repertoire, the foundation of the Pilates Method. Individuals will be trained to work with beginning to advanced level students as well as with special populations including dancers and athletes. Emphasis is on both academic and practical experience. Taught by certified Pilates instructors,students completing the certificate will be trained to teach at privately-owned Pilates and dance studios, fitness/ health clubs as well as physical therapy settings where Pilates is offered.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate program, students should be able to:

•         Demonstrate and/or identify beginning to advance Pilates exercises for mat and apparatus.

•         Describe the principles as developed by Joseph H. Pilates and their relevance to a Pilates program.

•         Design a lesson plan for both mat work and the apparatus (es) associated with Pilates.  Teach a properly constructed Pilates class using appropriate cuing  and demonstration.

•         Identify common alignment problems and teach proper modifications and variations. 

•         Identify kinesiological principles of correct bio-mechanics for all Pilates exercises.

Enrollment Completer Projections

It is expected that 25 students will complete this certificate annually.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The Pilates/Dance Conditioning Instructor certificate is designed to prepare individuals to teach the Pilates Method of body conditioning using the full-range of Pilates apparatus as well as the mat work repertoire, the foundation of the Pilates Method. Individuals will be trained to work with beginning to advanced level students as well as with special populations including dancers and athletes. Emphasis is on both academic and practical experience. Taught by certified Pilates instructors,students completing the certificate will be trained to teach at privately-owned Pilates and dance studios, fitness/ health clubs as well as physical therapy settings where Pilates is offered.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate program, students should be able to:

•         Demonstrate and/or identify beginning to advance Pilates exercises for mat and apparatus.

•         Describe the principles as developed by Joseph H. Pilates and their relevance to a Pilates program.

•         Design a lesson plan for both mat work and the apparatus (es) associated with Pilates.  Teach a properly constructed Pilates class using appropriate cuing  and demonstration.

•         Identify common alignment problems and teach proper modifications and variations. 

•         Identify kinesiological principles of correct bio-mechanics for all Pilates exercises.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

17

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Students must provide proof of CPR certification prior to starting the program. 


Required Courses:      14  .units

Course Title Units Sequencing
DAN 12 Kinesiology for Pilates Instructors/Dancers 3 Semester 1
DAN 13 Pilates Methodology 2 Semester 3
DAN 14 Internship in Pilates Education and Teaching 4 Semester 4
DAN D46 Pilates Mat Work 1 Semester 2
DAN D48 Universal Reformer Technique 1 Semester 3
DAN D49 Pilates Intermediate 1 Semester 2
DAN D50 Pilates for Dancers 1 Semester 3
DAN D51 Pilates Advanced 1 Semester 4

 

Elective Courses:     3   .units

Course Title Units Sequencing
Dance Emphasis
DAN D21 Ballet, Beginning 1 Semester 1 or 2 is selected
DAN D22 Ballet, Intermediate 1 Semester 2, 3, or 4 if selected
DAN D32 Jazz, Beginning 1 Semester 1 or 2 is selected
DAN D33 Jazz, Intermediate 1 Semester 2, 3, or 4 if selected
DAN D37 Modern Dance, Beginning 1 Semester 1 or 2 is selected
DAN D38 Modern Dance, Intermediate 1 Semester 2, 3, or 4 if selected
KIN 16 Introduction to Athletic Training 3 Semester 1-4 if selected
KIN 43 Personal Training 3 Semester 1-4 if selected
       
General Lifestyle Management Emphasis
KIN 4 Nutrition 3 Semester 1-4 if selected
KIN 35 Foundation for Fitness and Wellness 3 Semester 1-4 if selected
KIN 36 Wellness: Lifestyle Choices 3 Semester 1-4 if selected
KIN 38 Stress Management 3 Semester 1-4 if selected

 

Total Program Units:       17  .units

Program Requirements

Required Courses:      14  .units

CourseTitleUnits  Sequencing
DAN 12Kinesiology for Pilates Instructors/Dancers3Semester 1
DAN 13Pilates Methodology2Semester 3
DAN 14Internship in Pilates Education and Teaching4Semester 4
DAN D46Pilates Mat Work1Semester 2
DAN D48Universal Reformer Technique1Semester 3
DAN D49Pilates Intermediate1Semester 2
DAN D50Pilates for Dancers1Semester 3
DAN D51Pilates Advanced1Semester 4

 

Elective Courses:     3   .units

CourseTitleUnits  Sequencing
Dance Emphasis
DAN D21Ballet, Beginning1Semester 1 or 2 is selected
DAN D22Ballet, Intermediate1Semester 2, 3, or 4 if selected
DAN D32Jazz, Beginning1Semester 1 or 2 is selected
DAN D33Jazz, Intermediate1Semester 2, 3, or 4 if selected
DAN D37Modern Dance, Beginning1Semester 1 or 2 is selected
DAN D38Modern Dance, Intermediate1Semester 2, 3, or 4 if selected
KIN 16Introduction to Athletic Training3Semester 1-4 if selected
KIN 43Personal Training3Semester 1-4 if selected
    
General Lifestyle Management Emphasis
KIN 4Nutrition3Semester 1-4 if selected
KIN 35Foundation for Fitness and Wellness3Semester 1-4 if selected
KIN 36Wellness: Lifestyle Choices3Semester 1-4 if selected
KIN 38Stress Management3Semester 1-4 if selected

 

Total Program Units:       17  .units

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Published at

06/04/20 - 01:08 PM

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Diann Thursby Super User   ·  06/09/20

Received regional recommendation at 06-08-2020 IEDRC Deans Meeting.