Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Certificate prepares students to instruct the complete repertoire of Pilates Mat, Reformer, and Apparatus equipment exercises in group classes and one-on-one private or semi-private training sessions at health clubs, fitness and wellness centers, community centers, corporate settings, or private studios. The program includes instruction in the principles, techniques, teaching skills, history, and movement theory behind Pilates training in addition to applied kinesiology and anatomy. Students are required to complete and document personal Pilates sessions, observation hours, and student teaching hours.
Tuition for the Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certificate is $736
16 units x $46 per unit
Financial Aid Available
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Classes are held in the evenings and one weekend a month at the Petaluma Campus. Please see the schedule of classes for specific dates and times. Look under "Kinesiology Lecture".
The smaller certificates (Mat, Reformer, Apparatus) stack and equal the larger "Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certificate" = 16 units, that qualifies for financial aid and prepares students to sit for the: National Pilates Certificate Exam
Certificate Requirements:
Pilates Comprehensive Certificate = 16 units
Individual Certificates:
SRJC has the following Balanced Body Pilates industry standard equipment for students to get extensive hands-on practical experience. A unique feature of our program is the opportunity to obtain all required practice teaching hours under the guidance of an experienced teacher, embedded within the course curriculum. Students should feel confident in their teaching skills and ready to instruct others upon completion.
| 14 Allegro Reformers with Towers | Two Cadillac Trapeze Tables | One Reformer/Trapeze combo |
| 1 Wunda chair | 1 EXO chair | 14 arcs |
| 3 Clara Step Barrels | Ladder Barrel | 14 Combo Chairs |
If you are not a current student at SRJC, your first step will be to apply to the college to be able to register for classes: https://admissions.santarosa.edu/new-or-returning-credit-student-information
Instructors:
Tara Jacobson, Program Co-founder & Coordinator
Email: tjacobson@santarosa.edu
Tara Jacobson is a dedicated educator and practitioner in the fields of kinesiology, fitness, and health, with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from San Diego State University. With over 30 years of teaching experience, Tara brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as a full-time Kinesiology Instructor, program coordinator, and department chair at Santa Rosa Junior College.
Tara's journey into movement and wellness began with her early love of dance, which eventually led her to become a dance and fitness instructor starting in high school. After college, she completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Integrative Yoga Therapy at Bodyworks in Petaluma and later expanded her expertise with a 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Shamanic Awakening in Sacred Valley, Peru.
In addition to her yoga training, Tara holds credentials from ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) as an Exercise Physiologist and NSHC (National Society of Health Coaches) as a Certified Health Coach. She is a Balanced Body certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor with most of her training completed locally with Gwen Miller.
Throughout her career, Tara has been deeply involved in teaching a diverse range of lecture and activity-based classes in Kinesiology, Fitness, Yoga, and Pilates Instruction in a variety of formats: in-person, online, hybrid, and HyFlex. Tara has developed and coordinated three career education certificate programs in Fitness, Yoga, and Pilates instruction playing a crucial role in helping shape the next generation of instructors to meet local industry needs with affordable and accessible training opportunities. She promotes diversity and inclusion so that individuals of all experiences and abilities can thrive. She also teaches locally at Active Wellness Fitness Center in Petaluma.
Carrie Stillman, Program Instructor
Email: cstillman@santarosa.edu
Carrie Stillman holds a BA in Dance from UC Santa Barbara and an MA in Dance Education from CSU Long Beach. She is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) with the National Pilates Certification Program, and the PhysicalMind Institute. She has been teaching Dance and Pilates fitness since 1994, and continuously studies current practices in functional anatomy, exercise physiology, and the practical application of using Pilates for conditioning, injury prevention & recovery, and functional movement education. She draws inspiration from an eclectic blend of several holistic movement practices to devise an integrative, thorough, and appropriate personalized program for her clients and students. She owns and operates her fully equipped Pilates studio, Mindful Movement Pilates and has been an associate faculty member at Santa Rosa Junior College since 2000 teaching Dance and Pilates in the Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance Department. In her free time she loves to be active outdoors, spread love to all animals, spend time with friends and family, promote a sustainable and equitable world, and laugh as often as possible.