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	Course:	PED 141
	Title:	Pilates Matwork I
	Long Title:	Pilates Matwork I
	Course Description:	Focuses on Pilates mat work to increase core strength, overall muscles tone and flexibility with focused and precise floor work techniques. A physical education class built upon the philosophies and exercises of Josef Pilates.
	Min Credit:	1
	Max Credit:

	Origin Notes:	ACC
	Status Notes:	Was PED 145, changed 1/10/13 effective 201410 CFE

 STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 I.      Increase core strength and stability

 II.     Improve muscle tone throughout the body

 III.    Improve posture, alignment and flexibility

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 I.      Introduction to Pilates Matwork

         A.      Discuss philosophies and exercises of Josef Pilates

 II.     Introduction to Pilates exercises

         A.      Discussion of safety issues

         B.      Demonstration of proper matwork

         C.      Methods of increasing core strength

         D.      Muscle Toning

         E.      Increasing Flexibility

 III.    Review 6 Pilates principles

         A.      Concentration

         B.      Control

         C.      Center

         D.      Precision

         E.      Fluidity

         F.      Breath

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