Pilates Mat Instructor
Certificate of Achievement Dance · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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
Program Learning Outcomes
- Successfully teach a Pilates Mat class.
- Communicate effectively through clear demonstration and verbal cueing using appropriate terminology and safety measures.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DANC A108 | Pilates Mat Work | 1 |
| DANC A209 | Pilates Mat Work 2 | 0.5 |
| DANC A119 | Kinesiology For Dance | 3 |
| DANC A129 | Pilates Methodology 1 | 2 |
| DANC A151 | Pilates as a Profession | 1 |
| DANC A215 | Pilates Research Practicum | 1 |
| Select one (1) unit from the following: | 1 | |
| Restricted Electives: | ||
| DANC A106 | Strength and Stretch | |
| DANC A107 | Conditioning for Dance | |
| DANC A115 | Yoga For Dancers | |
| orDANC A225 | Yoga for Dancers 2 | |
| DANC A118 | Movement for Longevity | |
| DANC A139 | Gyrokinesis | |
| Total Units | 9.5 | |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| DANC A108 | Pilates Mat Work |
| DANC A209 | Pilates Mat Work 2 |
| DANC A119 | Kinesiology For Dance 1 |
| DANC A129 | Pilates Methodology 1 |
| DANC A151 | Pilates as a Profession |
| DANC A215 | Pilates Research Practicum |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 1 |
| Units | |
| Total Units |
- Course offered only in Fall