WE 137 - Mat Pilates

Description
Mat Pilates is designed to strengthen and lengthen the whole body with particular focus on the core muscle group. This class helps students improve their abdominal strength, core stabilization, flexibility, and posture. Each Pilates exercise is designed to oxygenate, stretch, strengthen, and lengthen a particular muscle or group of muscles. Students receive the benefits of a stronger body, both inside and out, as they become more proficient with Mat Pilates.

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the history and principles of Pilates and their applications.

2. Practice and demonstrate basic Mat Pilates exercises.

3. Identify core stabilization muscles and establish a pattern of muscle control for specific Pilates exercises.

4. Analyze movement skills for core stabilization and mobilization and accurately reproduce through movement of their own body.

5. Create and perform a Mat Pilates routine.

6. Make informed decisions about personal wellness.

7. Work well in teams and with others.

8. Know and use active listening skills.
Course Outline:
I. Pilates

A. History of Pilates

B. Pilates thoughts and philosophies

C. Pilates breathing and techniques

II. Basic Body Alignment

A. Pilates posture

B. Anatomy of the core muscle group

C. Neutral versus Imprinted spine

D. Compression of rib cage and bringing belly button toward the spine

E. Properly stacking and positioning the hips

F. Lengthening of the core muscle group area and the legs

III. Pilates Exercises

A. Pre-Pilates principles and warm-up

B. Demonstration of Pilates exercises

C. Combination and building of Pilates exercises into an exercise routine

IV. Mind/Body Connection Technique

A. Perform various body awareness techniques

B. Perform various relaxation techniques

C. Wellness

V. Design and Perform a Pilates Routine

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 5-25%

Movement and Performance: 75-95%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Physical Activity - 1:2
Total Physical Activity Hours Per Week: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 104473
Course CIP Code: 31.05
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
General Room Request: Ford Fieldhouse Room 212

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Exercise Science
Discipline: WE
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Standard requirements for the Exercise/Wellness based classes includes a Masters Degree in Physical Education, Movement Science and other related degrees. A Group Exercise and/or Personal Training Certification from a Nationally recognized organization is required. The instructor also must be certified in Mat Pilates from a National recognized organization.

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-03-14 09:45:21
Course Review & Revision Year: 2024-2025