Mat Pilates & Injury Prevention Certificate Program ced.unlv.edu/pilates
Healthcare/Wellness Professionals
UNLV Division of Educational Outreach and the UNLV Department of Dance have partnered to offer a Mat Pilates and Injury Prevention Certificate. The certificate provides Pilates and dance instructors and practitioners with a practical understanding of human anatomy and dance kinesiology useful in preventing injuries. The certificate consists of both technique and theory classes, with an anatomical approach to movement. The technique courses include exercises in flexibility and tone, using a variety of tools, including TheraBands, small balls, small weights, and large balls. Theory courses include the foundations of dance kinesiology and human anatomy to provide key information for the prevention and care of injuries. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: To earn the Mat Pilates & Injury Prevention Certificate, you must successfully complete six required courses. CORE COURSES: • Pilates I (DN2110)-needs to be taken 2x, including 1 time after, or concurrently with Dance Kinesiology or Prevention & Care of Dance Injuries • Dance for Flexibility & Tone (DN2111)-needs to be taken 2x, including 1 time after, or concurrently with Dance Kinesiology or Prevention & Care of Dance Injuries • Dance Kinesiology (DN2112) • Prevention & Care of Dance Injuries (DN2113)
Dance for Flexibility & Tone
This course provides the student an understanding of body alignment with an emphasis on dance flexibility and muscle tone, including the importance of breath patterns while activating muscles during stretch or contraction. Also explore basic theory of muscle physiology including how muscles contract and stretch. This course will cover both the theory and the physical aspects of improving muscle tone and flexibility. This course will provide information on both eccentric and concentric contractions and the difference between cold and warm stretches. Students may also enroll for university credit in DAN 110 for 1 credit. You will be required to submit videos of yourselves demonstrating the given stretches. You must have access to a TheraBand, 55cm or 65cm exercise ball, and 2 or 3 lb. free weights.
Dance Kinesiology
Study of the muscular and skeletal structures of the body involved in the discipline of dance. Emphasis is on major muscle groups and joint actions, their capacity for movement. Special attention will be paid to the causes and prevention of dance injuries. This course provides you with an understanding of the human body as it relates to the art of dance and movement. Students may also enroll for university credit in DAN 351 for 3 credits. Prerequisite: Pilates I or Dance for Flexibility & Tone Ian Dodge, UNLV Department of Dance Jun 7-Jul 9 | $801 Online Delivery | 212DN2112 | 3.6 CEUs
Pilates I
The class is an introduction of the theory and techniques applicable to athletes and sports medicine, all dance forms and also beneficial for the general public as well. You will study mat work and the history of Pilates theory and technique. Students may also enroll for university credit in DAN 107 for 1 credit. Kimberly Amblad, UNLV Department of Dance May 17-Jun 4 | $277 Online Delivery | 211DN2110C | 3.6 CEUs Jun 7-Jul 9 | $277 Online Delivery | 212DN2110 | 3.6 CEUs
Prevention & Care of Dance Injuries
This course creates an interactive experience for students to build muscle groups and study the basic concepts of injury as applied to these muscle groups, immediate care of dance injuries and the accelerated rehabilitation, and safe return to activity. You will explore the prevention and care of dance injury, including the three major topic areas of overuse, joint instability, and impingement and compression. The course also includes learning basic postural techniques and exercise forms that can help in the identification and prevention of specific injury. Students may also enroll for university credit in DAN 451 for 3 credits. Prerequisite: Dance Kinesiology Ian Dodge, UNLV Department of Dance Jul 12-Aug 13 | $801 Online Delivery | 212DN2113 | 3.6 CEUs
Kimberly Amblad, UNLV Department of Dance May 17-Jun 4 | $267 Online Delivery | 211DN2111B | 3.6 CEUs Jul 12-Aug 13 | $267 Online Delivery | 212DN2111 | 3.6 CEUs
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