Pilates Mat Instructor Certificate Program

Summer 2010 Courses | Fall 2010 Courses

Gain control of your health and well being through the Pilates Method! This four-course program certifies you as an instructor of the Pilates mat program. Learn to physically perform the Pilates mat exercises and instruct clients on how to perform them with clear and detailed step-by-step directions. Master the physical and mental principles and philosophy of the Pilates Method. Gain a solid understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the motion of the body. Use this certification to find employment in Pilates studios, chiropractic and physical therapy offices, and fitness/athletic clubs, or to start your own business. Earn 6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon completion of the certificate.

Required Courses
1   Pilates Mat I (Beginner)
2   Pilates Mat II (Intermediate)
3   Anatomy and Physiology for Pilates
4   Pilates Mat III (Advanced)

About the Instructors
How to Register for Courses

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Required Observation/Practice
Students are required to accumulate a total of 150 apprentice (observation/practice) hours at instructor-approved studios; up to 10 hours may be accumulated by viewing the recommended Pilates videos. It is highly recommended that students amass 50 hours between each Pilates course. Only original Pilates mat work is acceptable; no other work, including Pilates equipment work, will be counted. Students with an extensive background in fitness and bodywork may apply for an exemption in writing with a copy of their résumé.

Two-Part In-Class Exam
Each course ends with a two-part exam: the practicum/oral exam (approx. 30 minutes) and the written exam (approx. 60 minutes).

Annual Workshop to Maintain Certification
To maintain certification, one workshop must be taken annually.

Costs
In addition to the tuition, there is a $25 nonrefundable registration fee paid once per semester. Exam retakes, when applicable, require an additional
$150 fee and registration for HPE 9105/Pilates Mat Exam Retake.

SUMMER 2010 Courses

Early Registration Discount
This discount applies to registrations received (paid in full) by April 2.

*CANCELLED* Pilates Mat III (Advanced)
Take your Pilates training to the highest level! Beginning with a review of Pilates Mat I and II, learn to use small equipment like the Magic Circle, pole, and Thera-Band to facilitate the progression of the client’s workout. Incorporate hands-on skill, imagery, rhythm, and dynamic motion in the exercises to help the learning process of the client. Master the advanced Pilates mat exercises and learn to instruct clients with clear and detailed step-by-step directions. Integrate these Pilates exercises into your daily body-conditioning routine. Bring workout clothes, mat, weights, and Thera-Band.
Prerequisite: HPE 9102/Pilates Mat II
HPE9104.10 / $320
HPE9104.11 / $295 (Purchase College employees and alumni, and early registration discount)
Instructor: Simona Cipriani
Sat., 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
June 12–26 (2 sessions; no class June 19)
Physical Education Bldg., Pilates Studio

Pilates Mat Certification Workshop - CLOSED
Review the basic anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology of the neck, upper back, and shoulder girdle, and discuss the mechanics of muscle and postural imbalance. Examine herniated discs and degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis). Learn to assess clients for each condition through lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises, and train to choose and apply the appropriate Pilates mat exercises.
HPE9106.10 / $240
HPE9106.11 / $215 (Purchase College employees and alumni, and early registration discount)
Instructor: Simona Cipriani
Sat.–Sun., 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
July 10–11 (2 sessions)
Physical Education Bldg., Pilates Studio

FALL 2010 Courses

Early Registration Discount
This discount applies to registrations received (paid in full) by Aug. 20.

Pilates Mat I (Beginner)
Explore the life of Joseph H. Pilates and how he evolved the art and science of Contrology (the Pilates Method of body conditioning). Learn the six major principles of Pilates and the importance of the “powerhouse” and “core stabilization.” Master the beginner Pilates mat exercises and learn to instruct clients with clear and detailed step-by-step directions. Integrate these Pilates exercises into your daily body-conditioning routine. Bring workout clothes, mat, and weights.
Required texts: Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph H. Pilates and The Pilates Body by Brooke Siler.
HPE9101.10 / $320
HPE9101.11 / $295 (Purchase College employees and alumni, and early registration discount)
Instructor: Simona Cipriani
Sat., 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Oct. 16 & 30 (2 sessions)
Physical Education Bldg., Pilates Studio

Pilates Mat II (Intermediate)
Take your Pilates training to the next level! Beginning with a review of Pilates Mat I, learn the “five elements of the mind” and the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection. Study the importance of resistance work in the Pilates workout. Master the intermediate Pilates mat exercises and learn to instruct clients with clear and detailed step-by-step directions. Integrate these Pilates exercises into your daily body-conditioning routine. Bring workout clothes, mat, weights, and Thera-Band.
Prerequisite: HPE 9101
HPE9102.10 / $320
HPE9102.11 / $295 (Purchase College employees and alumni, and early registration discount)
Instructor: Simona Cipriani
Sat., 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Nov. 20 & Dec. 11 (2 sessions)
Physical Education Bldg., Pilates Studio

Anatomy and Physiology for Pilates
Learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system by studying the bones and major joints of the body. Study postural concepts used to describe body position, such as anatomic position and static terminology (anterior, posterior, etc.) Learn movement terms (flexion, extension, etc.) and how the body moves in planes and around axes. Understand basic skeletal anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology so that you can begin to critically understand, discuss, and teach the strengthening and stretching exercises of the Pilates Method of body conditioning.
Required text: Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Functioning by Joseph E. Muscolino.
HPE9103.10 / $359
HPE9103.11 / $335 (Purchase College employees and alumni, and early registration discount)
Instructor: Joseph Muscolino
Wed., 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Nov. 3–Dec. 15 (6 sessions)
Library, Room 1014

About the Instructors

Simona Cipriani, a teacher/trainer with the U.S. Pilates Association (U.S.P.A.) and a certified instructor of the Authentic Pilates Method for more than 14 years, studied extensively with a master teacher. Also a dancer for more than 25 years, Ms. Cipriani has performed in both Europe and the U.S. She has appeared on television presenting the Pilates Method of body conditioning. Ms. Cipriani assisted athletes as a massage therapist at the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2006 Winter Olympics. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the nonprofit Pilates Method Alliance. For more information: www.artofcontrol.com

Dr. Joseph E. Muscolino has been in private practice as a licensed chiropractic physician since 1985. His numerous publications, which are currently used as an integral part of the curriculum in numerous schools across the U.S. and Canada, include manuals and books for Mosby/Elsevier Science. For more information: www.learnmuscles.com/about.html

Updated June 9, 2010