From fundamentals to advanced movement, our Mat program empowers you to be a transformative teacher. Mat work is the foundation of the Pilates method. Our Balanced Body Mat Instructor curriculum includes the full repertoire of Pilates Mat exercises. Our foundational movement principles, along with modifications and variations, will make you an effective Mat instructor for a wide range of clients.
Number of Units: 1.0 - 7.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Tilcia Studios Participants.
To enroll in this course please ensure you have registered with Balanced Body: https://www.pilates.com/
Directions to Enrolled Participants for University Credit: Submit your Certificate of Completion by email to [email protected] after enrolling for credit and completing the course.
University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
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Prerequisites: All participants must complete at least 10 Pilates Mat classes prior to enrollment.
Audience: Pilates students, group exercise instructors, personal trainers, physical therapists, occupational therapists
Instructor: Lizbeth Garcia, [email protected], 858-490-0513
Location: Tilcia Pilates Studios, 4655 Cass Street, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92109
Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. No refunds will be issued after the 30-day period.
Enrollment Open: September 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
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