KINA 136 - Pilates Mat I

    Recent Professors
    rlopez@riohondo.edu, acartagena@riohondo.edu, ljay@riohondo.edu, cmcdowell@riohondo.edu, jsenk@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    25–40 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of KINA 136
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to the basic Pilates floor exercises, which are designed to increase strength in abdominal and spinal musculature. Students engage in activities and exercises designed to increase awareness of body alignment; strength in the torso, spine, and limbs; and endurance. By engaging in activities, students also learn breathing techniques to utilize in strength training exercises, how to increase coordination and improve balance, and about the muscle groups and their actions being utilized during traditional Pilates mat work. This course is suitable for students interested in conditioning, dance, Hatha Yoga, and athletics, as well as students seeking to increase strength to better support the spine during everyday activities.
    Usually Held
    Fri 8:30am–11:40am, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 6:30am–7:55am