Program Overview

Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance

The Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance department offers various programs, including certificates in Fitness and Health Coach, Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training, and Pilates Instructor.

Pilates Instructor Certificate

The Pilates Comprehensive Instructor 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. The program includes instruction in the principles, techniques, teaching skills, history, and movement theory behind Pilates training, as well as applied kinesiology and anatomy.

• Tuition for the Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certificate is $736 (16 units x $46 per unit)
• Financial aid is available
• Classes are held in the evenings and one weekend a month at the Petaluma Campus

Certificate Requirements

• Pilates Comprehensive Certificate = 16 units
• Individual Certificates:
  • Pilates Mat Certificate
  • Pilates Reformer Certificate
  • Pilates Apparatus Certificate

Program Features

• The program uses Balanced Body Pilates industry-standard equipment for extensive hands-on practical experience
• Students can obtain all required practice teaching hours under the guidance of an experienced teacher, embedded within the course curriculum

Instructors

• Tara Jacobson, Program Co-founder & Coordinator
  • Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from San Diego State University
  • Over 30 years of teaching experience
• Jenny Latourette, Program Co-founder & Instructor
  • Master's in Kinesiology from Sonoma State University
  • Over 30 years of experience as a dedicated educator, program manager, health, fitness, and wellness professional
• Carrie Stillman, Program Instructor
  • BA in Dance from UC Santa Barbara and an MA in Dance Education from CSU Long Beach
  • Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) with the National Pilates Certification Program and the PhysicalMind Institute

Equipment

• 14 Allegro Reformers with Towers
• Two Cadillac Trapeze Tables
• One Reformer/Trapeze combo
• 1 Wunda chair
• 1 EXO chair
• 14 arcs
• 3 Clara Step Barrels
• Ladder Barrel
• 14 Combo Chairs