KSS 1550 - Pilates
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42002,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Carla Moser-Flatley
Email: cjmoserflatley@ysu.edu
Course Description
In depth study of Pilates Mat program as designed by Joseph Pilates. Class will involve learning and executing Pilates exercises as well as lectures based on a variety of topics including but not limited to Pilates, Wellness, Heart Disease Risk Factors, Nutrition, etc. Students will be tested on materials and have homework assignments.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Pilates | Rael Isacowitz |
Human Kinetic Publishing, Champaign, IL. First or second edition is fine.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Syllabus Review/ Basic Pilates class | |
| 8/31 | Lecture History Pilates/ Pilates workout | |
| 9/7 | Lecture Benefits Exercise/Mat Exercises | |
| 9/14 | Lecture Abdominal Muscles/ Workout | |
| 9/21 | Workout/ Quiz #1 | |
| 9/28 | Lecture Pilates Equipment/ Pilates workout | |
| 10/5 | Lecture Metabolic-Caloric intake/ workout | |
| 10/12 | Midterm Review / Midterm Exam | |
| 10/19 | Pilates workouts | |
| 10/26 | Nutrition label read/ workout | |
| 11/2 | Lecture Flexibility/ Stretching workout Rec Visit due soon!! |
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| 11/9 | Workout/ Quiz #2 | |
| 11/16 | Workout/ Clock circuit/ Rec visit due 1 week!!! | |
| 11/23 | Pilates workouts/ TH no class Thanksgiving/All extra credit and Rec due No excpetions | |
| 11/30 | Final exam review/ Final Exam | |
| 12/7 | No class |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.