MCCCD Program Description

Pilates

Course: PED101PS

First Term: 2021 Fall

Lec + Lab 1.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Mat-based exercise system focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body. Teaches core control and stabilization while improving postural alignment.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe lifestyle benefits of regular Pilates practice. (I) 2. Develop strategies to incorporate Pilates` techniques into a personal wellness plan. (I) 3. Perform the activity as dictated by the rules and traditional standards limited only by personal capacities. (II, III) 4. Make incremental improvements in flexibility and skill level as appropriate for individual circumstances. (I-III) 5. Continue performing or learning the activity according to personal motivations and goals. (I-III) 6. Demonstrate basic Pilates` techniques and movements. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Lifestyle outcomes A. Muscle strengths B. Injury prevention C. Sleep D. Mental health II. Fundamental principles and skills A. Rules B. Proper body alignment C. Core strength D. Flexibility E. Muscular coordination III. Application and practice

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 27, 2020

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.