Course Outline for Physical Education Activity PIL2
Intermediate Pilates

Effective: Fall 2024
SLO Rev:
Catalog Description:

PEAC PIL2 - Intermediate Pilates

0.50 - 2.00 Units

Pilates develops a strong core or center through body awareness, good posture and easy graceful movement while improving flexibility, agility and economy of motion. Intermediate Pilates will build on the basic principles learned in PIL1. Students will learn about eating to support an active lifestyle as well as principles of total wellness.
Prerequisite: PEAC PIL1.
0835.00 - Physical Education
Optional
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.50 - 2.00 36.00 - 108.00 0.00 36.00 - 108.00
Total 0.50 - 2.00 36.00 - 108.00 0.00 - 0.00 36.00 - 108.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. demonstrate Intermediate Pilates mat work routines;
  2. demonstrate an improvement on strength endurance and flexibility;
  3. demonstrate knowledge of Pilates training and conditioning exercises into daily lifestyle;
  4. demonstrate percussive breathing while performing all exercises;
  5. identify the different aspects of wellness and how they fit into daily life.
Course Content:

1.  Total wellness
2.  Eating to support an active lifestyle
3.  The relationship between Pilates and a healthy lifestyle
1. Explain the fundamentals of intermediate Pilates
2. Demonstrate proper form for Pilates movements
3. Perform Pilates routines on cue
4. Proper techniques for warming up and cooling down
5. Identify and explain how to perform intermediate Pilates movements
6. Proper use of bands and tubes 
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Demonstration/Exercise
  2. Lectures
  3. Hands-on Activities
  4. Class and group discussions
  5. Practice/Demonstration
  6. Diagnostic Quizzes
  7. Distance Education
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Read the monthly Nutrition Action Newsletter and write a paper on one of the articles in the newsletter.
  2. Create and execute a pilates routine in front of the class.
  3. Keep and turn in a 12-week food and physical activity journal.
  1. Skills performance examination
  2. Class Performance
  3. Midterm Examination
  4. Demonstration of practice and skills
  5. Quizzes
  6. Final Class Performance
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Work within a group, or team, to solve problems
  2. Demonstrate improved fitness, and overall wellness, by participating in a consistent training program
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Lynne Robinson (2019). The Pilates Bible (1). Kyle Books.
  • Nutrition Action Newsletter
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Pilates develops a strong core or center through body awareness, good posture and easy graceful movement while improving flexibility, agility and economy of motion. Intermediate Pilates will build on the basic principles learned in PIL1. Students will learn about eating to support an active lifestyle as well as principles of total wellness.
Discipline:
Physical Education*