Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of the course is to give students; To provide students with the ability to apply basic pilates techniques.
Course Content
The content of the course covers the following topics: Hall rules, standards of the pilates hall and other facilities, standards of the materials used, physical differences between pilates and other branches, breathing exercises, whole body health and unity, pilates movement principles, ideal posture, pilates movement technique.
Required Resources
Taylor Alpers, A., Taylor Segel R. ve Gentry, L. (2009). Her Yönüyle Pilates. Arkadaş Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Villa, U. (2013). Pilates & Fitness. Alfa Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
George, A. (2010). Intermediate Matwork. Centerworks, Washington.
Herman, E. (2004). Pilates Props. Uleysses Press, Berkeley, US.
Ungaro, A. ( 2002).Pilates Body İn Motion. DK Publishing, New York, US.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Defines the basic concepts of the Pilates branch.
- Explains the importance of using materials such as Mat- Reformer etc.
- Demonstrates the ability to create a program suitable for the individual.
- Knows the exercise rules on the Mat and Reformer.
- Applies basic techniques for exercises on the Mat and Reformer.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rules for using a Pilates gym, basic concepts related to the Pilates branch, standards for the materials used, physical differences between the Pilates branch and other branches. | |
| 2 | Theoretical: Pilates history, principles, movement principles, Pilates instructor standards, teaching techniques and skills | |
| 3 | Theoretical: Breathing, respiratory muscles, position of the spine, skeletal system and posture, posture disorders, pelvic position, abdominal musculature Application: Pilates breathing exercises, body position and pelvic position | |
| 4 | Theory: Breathing, Natural position of the spine Application: Fundamentals (basic movements) with and without assistance, starting position, control points, purpose, modifications, precautions | |
| 5 | Theoretical: Repetition of the movements practiced Application: Repetition of breathing exercises, continuation of Fundamentals (basic movements) | |
| 6 | Theoretical: Information about Level-I Mat Exercises Application: Level-I Mat exercises, checkpoints, objectives, modifications | |
| 7 | Midterm exam preparation studies - practical lessons | |
| 8 | midterm exam | |
| 9 | Theoretical: Information about Level-I Mat Exercises Application: Continuation of Mat exercises, checkpoints, purposes, modifications | |
| 10 | Theoretical: Information about Level-I Reformer Exercises. Reformer usage, customization. Application: Starting position of reformer movements, control points, purpose, modifications, precautions. | |
| 11 | Theoretical: Information about Level-I Reformer Exercises. Reformer usage, customization. Application: Starting position of reformer movements, control points, purpose, modifications, precautions. | |
| 12 | Theoretical: Information about Level-I Reformer Exercises. Reformer usage, customization. Application: Starting position of reformer movements, control points, purpose, modifications, precautions. | |
| 13 | Theoretical-Practical: Repetition of lessons on reformer movements, checkpoints, purposes, modifications, and precautions to be taken. | |
| 14 | Application: Practical repetition of the program consisting of basic movements and Level-I Mat exercises. | |
| 15 | Theoretical and practical course repetition consisting of Level-I Reformer Exercises | |
| 16 | Final Exam |