Comprehensive Pilates Instructor
Certificate of Achievement Dance · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certificate of Achievement prepares students to teach in a privately owned dance, fitness or Pilates studio, physical therapy clinic, recreational facility, or health club. Courses taught by Pilates certified specialists cover the theory and technique surrounding various Pilates apparatus (Reformer, Cadillac, Tower, Wunda or combination chair). Students will learn methods to determine appropriate conditioning programs for people of all ages and physical conditions. To prepare students for employment, instruction uses both classroom work, with a variety of instructional methods (lecture, lab/demonstration, independent and group projects), and supervised teaching experiences.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Successfully teach a Pilates Mat and apparatus class (utilizing Reformer, Cadillac, Tower, Wunda or Combination chair).
- Communicate effectively through clear demonstration and verbal cueing using appropriate terminology and safety measures.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
Recommended Prior to Internship 2 - Current First Aid/CPR Certification
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| DANC A108 | Pilates Mat Work | 1 |
| DANC A119 | Kinesiology For Dance | 3 |
| DANC A151 | Pilates as a Profession | 1 |
| DANC A129 | Pilates Methodology 1 | 2 |
| DANC A229 | Pilates Methodology 2 | 2 |
| DANC A152 | Pilates Apparatus 1 | 2 |
| DANC A153 | Pilates Apparatus 2 | 2 |
| DANC A215 | Pilates Research Practicum | 1 |
| DANC A217 | Pilates Teaching Practicum | 1 |
| Restricted Electives - Select two units of the following: | 2 | |
| DANC A106 | Strength and Stretch | |
| DANC A107 | Conditioning for Dance | |
| DANC A115 | Yoga For Dancers | |
| DANC A118 | Movement for Longevity | |
| DANC A139 | Gyrokinesis | |
| DANC A208 | Pilates 3-4 | |
| Total Units | 17 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| DANC A108 | Pilates Mat Work |
| DANC A119 | Kinesiology For Dance |
| DANC A129 | Pilates Methodology 1 |
| DANC A152 | Pilates Apparatus 1 |
| DANC A215 | Pilates Research Practicum |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE ONE UNIT (See Requirements) | 1 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| DANC A151 |
| DANC A153 |
| DANC A217 |
| DANC A229 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE ONE UNIT (See Requirements) |