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Submitter's Information

Name

Jazmin Guzman

Title

Administrative Assistant

Region

Los Angeles

College

Santa Monica College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Patricia Ramos

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Pilates Reformer Teacher Training Certificate of Achievement

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Fitness Trainer (083520)

Projected Start Date

08/01/25

Catalog Description

The Pilates Reformer Teacher Training Certificate program prepares students to instruct others on the Pilates Reformer. Students will learn to safely and effectively instruct using the reformer. Upon completion, students will be able to lead classes, private and semi-private training sessions at health clubs, fitness and wellness centers, community centers, corporate settings and private studios. The program emphasizes principles, techniques, assessment tools, history, and movement theory behind Pilates reformer training. Applied kinesiology and anatomy are required. Students are required to participate in Pilates sessions, observe classes, and fulfill student teaching hours. This program prepares students for the National Pilates Certification Exam, (NPCP). 

Enrollment Completer Projections

Projection 25

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate their teaching skills and be ready to instruct others. 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 Reformer Pilates.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

12

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

Required Core Courses: Units: 6.0

PRO CR 91 Pilates Teaching Methodology and Principles 3.0

PRO CR 90 Introduction to Applied Kinesiology and Anatomy 3.0

Required Mat Courses: Units: 3.0

PRO CR 92 Pilates Mat Instructor Training 2.0

PRO CR 93 Pilates Mat Teaching Practicum 1.0

Required Reformer Courses Units: 3.0

PRO CR 94 Pilates Reformer Instructor Training 2.0

PRO CR 95 Pilates Reformer Teaching Practicum 1.0

Total: 12.0

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)

PRO CR 91


Pilates Teaching Methodology and Principles


3

PRO CR 90


Introduction to Applied Kinesiology and Anatomy


3

PRO CR 92


Pilates Mat Instructor Training


2

PRO CR 93


Pilates Mat Teaching Practicum


1

PRO CR 94


Pilates Reformer Instructor Training


2

PRO CR 95


Pilates Reformer Teaching Practicum


1








Supporting Documents

Los Angeles Regional Questions

District

Santa Monica College

College

Santa Monica College

LA Workforce Council Voting Member

Patricia Ramos

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

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

List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles Region

El Camino College

Mt San Antonio College

Rio Hondo College

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

20 - 25

Priority Sector

N/A

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable.

N/A

Submission Details

Published at

02/03/25 - 06:32 PM

Status

Recommended

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