Balanced Body Pilates Reformer

Course Available
1-7 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for Tilcia Studios Participants Only

The Reformer, developed by Joseph Pilates, is an extraordinarily flexible piece of exercise equipment. In this course, you’ll learn how to use the Reformer and Pilates exercises to create powerful programming designed to optimize your clients’ potential.

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 - 7.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. Please choose unit selection upon checkout.

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 – Academic Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level academic credit. To receive credit, participants must first register and complete coursework through the external program provider.

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.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

  • U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
  • International addresses: 3–4 weeks

Prerequisites: Completion and passing of the Balanced Body Movement Principles module, 20 Reformer classes, and at least 1 year of teaching movement (recommended). Anatomy coursework is required prior to the final assessment. Access to a Reformer is required for the duration of the course. A Balanced Body Reformer is strongly preferred.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X702Z – 001 10 May 202514 Dec 2025 1-7 $79-553

Balanced Body Pilates Reformer

10 May 202514 Dec 2025
1-7
$79-553
Credit Validation
In Person

Audience: Pilates students, group exercise instructors, personal trainers, physical therapists, occupational therapists

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 Through: December 14, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Master the full repertoire of Pilates exercises on the Mat and Reformer, including modifications and variations to support a wide range of clients
  • Explore Balanced Body Movement Principles to develop the knowledge needed to become a transformative teacher
  • Build an understanding of the structure and function of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments by constructing them on the Anatomy + Movement skeleton
  • Practice verbal and manual cueing techniques to effectively guide private and group Pilates sessions for beginner to advanced students and clients

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.