Summer 2026
Section 8241 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 15 - Jul 23 2026
Section 8296 of KIN53
Principles of Health and Wellness -- : Jun 15 - Jul 26 2026
Section 8320 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 15 - Jul 23 2026
Section 8485 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 15 - Jul 23 2026
Section 8532 of KIN50.2
Yoga Teaching Practicum -- : Jun 15 - Jul 26 2026
Section 8743 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 15 - Jul 23 2026
Section 8748 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 15 - Jul 23 2026
Section 8843 of KIN90
Pilates Teaching Methodology and Principles -- : Jun 15 - Jul 26 2026
Section 8998 of KIN1
Introduction to Kinesiology -- : Jun 15 - Jul 26 2026
Spring 2026
Section 4538 of KIN50.4
Pilates Reformer Teaching Practicum -- : Jan 21 - May 13 2026
Section 5203 of KIN92
Pilates Reformer Instructor Training -- : Feb 07 - Feb 08 2026
This class is part of the Pilates Reformer Instructor Certificate. Students will be required to log 10 observation and 20 personal Pilates reformer classes at local studios or gyms and are responsible for any associated fees.
Section 5550 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026
Section 5551 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026
Section 5552 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026
Section 5595 of KFIT5
Introduction to Pilates Mat -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 5961 of KFIT5.1
Beginning Pilates Mat -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 5962 of KFIT5.2
Intermediate Pilates Mat -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 5965 of KFIT5.3
Advanced Pilates Mat -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 5992 of KFIT5
Introduction to Pilates Mat -- : Jan 14 - May 15 2026
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 5993 of KFIT5.1
Beginning Pilates Mat -- : Jan 14 - May 15 2026
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 6002 of KFIT5.2
Intermediate Pilates Mat -- : Jan 14 - May 15 2026
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 6003 of KFIT5.3
Advanced Pilates Mat -- : Jan 14 - May 15 2026
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 6080 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Mar 23 - May 10 2026
Section 6244 of KIN73
Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Teachers -- : Jan 20 - Mar 10 2026
Section 6411 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Feb 23 - May 17 2026
Section 6503 of KIN50.2
Yoga Teaching Practicum -- : Jan 14 - May 13 2026
Section 6506 of KIN91
Pilates Mat Instructor Training -- : Jan 24 - Jan 25 2026
This class is part of the Pilates Mat Instructor Certificate. Students will be required to log 10 observation and 20 personal Pilates reformer classes at local studios or gyms and are responsible for any associated fees.
Section 6555 of KFIT50
Teaching Aide -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026
Section 6612 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Feb 17 - May 03 2026
Fall 2025
Section 0583 of KFIT5
Introduction to Pilates Mat -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 1140 of KFIT5.1
Beginning Pilates Mat -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 1142 of KFIT5.2
Intermediate Pilates Mat -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 1145 of KFIT5.3
Advanced Pilates Mat -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 1516 of KIN91
Pilates Mat Instructor Training -- : Sep 06 - Sep 07 2025
This class is part of the Mat Pilates Instructor Certificate. This section will have required class meetings on the Petaluma Campus during the scheduled class times: 9/6-9/7, 10/11-10/12, 11/8-11/9 and 12/6-12/7 from 9-4:00pm. Students will be required to log 10 observation and 20 personal Pilates mat sessions classes, either KFIT Mat Pilates classes at SRJC (as an enrolled student), other approved classes, or at local studios or gyms and are responsible for any associated fees.
Section 1544 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025
Section 1545 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025
Section 1546 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025
Section 1692 of KIN93
Pilates Apparatus Instructor Training -- : Aug 23 - Aug 24 2025
This class is part of the Pilates Apparatus and Comprehensive Instructor Certificate. This section will have required class meetings on the Petaluma Campus during the scheduled class times: 8/23 and 8/25 9-4:45pm; 9/21 9-4:45pm, and 10/25 and 10/26 9-4:45pm. Students will be required to log 10 observation and 20 personal apparatus sessions at local studios or gyms and are responsible for any associated fees.
Section 1747 of KIN50.3
Pilates Mat Teaching Practicum -- : Aug 27 - Dec 12 2025
This class is part of the Pilates Mat Instructor Certificate.
Section 2260 of KFIT5
Introduction to Pilates Mat -- : Aug 20 - Dec 12 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 2262 of KFIT5.1
Beginning Pilates Mat -- : Aug 20 - Dec 12 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 2266 of KFIT5.2
Intermediate Pilates Mat -- : Aug 20 - Dec 12 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 2267 of KFIT5.3
Advanced Pilates Mat -- : Aug 20 - Dec 12 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 2372 of KIN50.1
Fitness Teaching Practicum -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025
This is a capstone class for the fitness certificate. You must have completed KINES 83 to enroll. Contact Tara Jacobson at tjacobson@santarosa.edu for an add code.
Section 2619 of KIN50.2
Yoga Teaching Practicum -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025
Section 2779 of KIN49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025
Section 2878 of KIN53
Principles of Health and Wellness -- : Aug 18 - Oct 12 2025
🎓 Education
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Social Justice & Equity — San Francisco State University
- M.S. in Exercise Physiology, Public Health — San Diego State University
- B.S. in Kinesiology, Fitness, Nutrition & Health — San Diego State University
🏅 Professional Certifications
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) — American College of Sports Medicine
- Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) — National Pilates Certification Program
- Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Instructor
- Certified Health Coach — National Society of Health Coaches
- Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) — Yoga Alliance
I earned my 200-hour RYT in Integrative Yoga Therapy in 2010 and completed a 300-hour advanced Yoga Teacher Training with Kula Collective in the Sacred Valley of Peru in 2018.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
- Kinesiology Educator of the Year — California Community College Physical Educators in Kinesiology and Dance (CCCPEKD), 2024
- Faculty Recognition Award for Excellence in Teaching — Santa Rosa Junior College Academic Senate, 2022
- Faculty Recognition Award for Staff Development — Santa Rosa Junior College Academic Senate, 2018
- Faculty Recognition Award for Curriculum Development — Santa Rosa Junior College Academic Senate, 2012
Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa & Petaluma, CA
Kinesiology Instructor | August 2008–Present
Instructor Education & Applied Kinesiology
- Applied Kinesiology and Anatomy
- Pilates Mat Instructor Training
- Pilates Reformer Instructor Training
- Pilates Apparatus Instructor Training
- Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Teachers
- Yoga Teaching Methodology
- Techniques of Fitness Instruction
- Teaching Practicums in Fitness, Yoga, and Pilates
Kinesiology & Health
- Introduction to Kinesiology
- Principles of Health and Wellness
Fitness & Movement
- Pilates Mat
- Yoga
- Body Conditioning
- Weight Training
- Circuit Training
- Boot Camp
- Cardio Kickboxing
- Step Aerobics
Grossmont College | El Cajon, CA
Health Education & Exercise Science Instructor | March 1997–May 2006
- Personal Health and Lifestyles
- Community and Environmental Health
- Total Body Fitness
- Aerobic Fitness and Weight Training
- Aqua Aerobics
- Aerobic Dance
San Diego Community College District | San Diego, CA
Health Education & Physical Education Instructor | January 2002–August 2004
- Health Education
- Fitness Activities
- Cardio Kickboxing
- Aerobic Dance
🧘♀️ Teaching & Professional Experience
I began teaching as a dance instructor in high school and have taught group fitness classes since age 17. I have also worked as a personal trainer throughout college and beyond. I have been a full-time Kinesiology professor for over 20 years.
My courses include activity-based classes such as Mat Pilates, Yoga, and Body Conditioning, as well as lecture and training courses including Principles of Health and Wellness, Introduction to Kinesiology, Techniques of Fitness Instruction, Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Teachers, Applied Kinesiology and Anatomy, and Pilates Mat, Reformer, and Apparatus Instructor Training.
I am the Program Coordinator for the Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Certificate Program, the Fitness and Health Coach Certificate, and previously for the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. Developing these programs with my colleagues has been one of the proudest accomplishments of my career.
I also teach at Active Wellness Center in Petaluma. My classes there include: Body Fit, Yoga/Pilates Fusion, and Pilates Reformer
🏫 Leadership & Service
In addition to teaching, I currently serve as:
- Department Chair – Kinesiology, Athletics, & Dance
- Area Representative – Academic Senate
- Co-Chair – District Online Education Committee
- Treasurer - CCCPEKD (California Community College Physical Education, Kinesiology, and Dance) Association
🌱 Teaching Philosophy
I am passionate about creating inclusive, accessible, and welcoming learning environments where all students feel supported, valued, and capable of success. Whether in movement-based teacher training courses or academic lecture classes, my goal is to help students develop confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of themselves and the subject matter.
In activity and teacher training courses, I emphasize proper body mechanics, injury-informed modifications, safe and effective movement, and practical skills that students can apply in their personal and professional lives.
In lecture-based courses, I hope to make course content relevant, meaningful, and applicable to students' lives and future goals. I encourage critical thinking, active participation, and the connection of evidence-based theory to real-world experiences.
I value student feedback and view teaching as a collaborative learning process. I truly hope students leave my courses with both knowledge and a curiosity and enthusiasm for continued lifelong learning and growth.
HyFlex and Multi-modality Teaching and Learning
Online Education in Kinesiology and Career Education
Multi-level Approach to Physical Activity Instruction for Accessibility and Inclusivity
- CCCPEKD Career Education Professional Development Session — CCCPEKD, Spring 2025
- Combining Two or Three Teaching Modalities Into One Section — Santa Rosa Junior College Professional Development Activity (PDA) Day, Fall 2023
- Exploring HyFlex Opportunities for Greater Access and Equity at Community Colleges in Career Education, High School Dual Enrollment, and Physical Activity Classes — HyFlex Collaborative Conference, Summer 2023
- An Informal Informational Conversation About the HyFlex Course Design Method and Teaching Approach — Santa Rosa Junior College Professional Development Activity (PDA) Day, Spring 2023
- Yoga and Pilates In-Demand — California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) State Conference, 2022
- Reinventing Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance in Today’s Climate — California Community College Physical Educators in Kinesiology and Dance (CCCPEKD) Professional Development Session, 2022
An informal informational conversation about the HyFlex course design method and teaching approach
- Kinesiology Educator of the Year — California Community College Physical Education, Kinesiology, and Dance Association (CCCPEKD), Spring 2024
- Faculty Recognition Award for Excellence in Teaching — Santa Rosa Junior College Academic Senate, Spring 2022
- Faculty Recognition Award for Staff Development — Santa Rosa Junior College Academic Senate, Spring 2018
- SRJC Leadership Academy — Santa Rosa Junior College, Spring/Fall 2017
- Faculty Recognition Award for Curriculum Development — Santa Rosa Junior College Academic Senate, Spring 2012
- Online Teaching Special Expertise — Santa Rosa Junior College