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Pilates Mat Instructor Certificate Program

Spring 2011 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)
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How to Register for Courses

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.
Mar. 9–April 20 (6 sessions; no class Mar. 30)
Library, Room 1014

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


Registration for this course, as well as any of the mat certification courses, must be done through Purchase College. You can navigate through the Purchase College website as follows, or simply use the link in step 5.

1. Go to www.purchase.edu
2. Click on "Academic Programs" on the upper right corner of the screen.
3. Click on "School of Liberal Studies and Continuing Education" on the left side of the screen.
4. Click on "Pilates Mat Instructor" under "Professional Certification Programs"
5. http://www.purchase.edu/departments/AcademicPrograms/ce/Certificate/PilatesMat.aspx This page provides detailed instructions on the registration process, the courses, etc.  

Click on "How to Register for Courses"

6. At the top of the instructions, a link to "Student Services" is provided.  Click on this link, and find the "Registration" link.
7. At this point you will be instructed to log in to the server.  Use the information provided on the instructions; The username is "web.guest" and the password is "Go2Purchase"
8. Search "Pilates" and select "weekdays" to find the course.


If any of this is unclear, please do not hesitate to email or call us.

 

 

 

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