The Pilates Mat Instructor Certificate of Achievement prepares students to teach Mat work in a privately owned dance, fitness, Yoga or Pilates studio, physical therapy clinic, recreational facility, or health club. Courses taught by Pilates certified specialists cover the theory and technique surrounding this movement system invented by Joseph Pilates. Students will learn methods to design appropriate conditioning programs for themselves and people of all ages and physical conditions. Students are encouraged to also continue their training and complete the Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certificate.

To prepare students for employment, classroom work is utilized in a variety of instructional methods (lecture, lab/demonstration, independent and group projects) as well as supervised off-site internship experiences.

Program Outcomes

1. Successfully teach a Pilates Mat class.
2. Communicate effectively through clear demonstration and verbal cueing using appropriate terminology and safety measures.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses
Take one unit:		1
DANC A108	Pilates Mat Work
Take 0.5 unit:		0.5
DANC A209	Pilates Mat Work 2
DANC A119	Kinesiology For Dance	3
Take 1.5 units:		1.5
DANC A129	Pilates Methodology 1
DANC A151	Pilates as a Profession	1
DANC A215	Pilates Internship I	1
Restricted Electives
Select one (1) unit from the following:		1
DANC A106	Strength and Stretch
DANC A107	Conditioning for Dance
or DANC A225	Yoga for Dancers 2
DANC A115	Yoga For Dancers
DANC A118	Movement for Longevity
DANC A139	Gyrokinesis
Total Units		9