Fall 2023
Section 1516 of KINES91
Pilates Mat Instructor Training -- : Sep 09 - Sep 10 2023
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. 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. Classes will meet on the Petaluma Campus on the following Saturdays and Sundays: Sept 9 & 10, Oct. 14 & 15, Nov. 11 & 12, and Dec. 9 & 10 from 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:45-4:00pm.
Section 1544 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Aug 14 - Dec 08 2023
Section 1545 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Aug 14 - Dec 08 2023
Section 1546 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Aug 14 - Dec 08 2023
Section 1747 of KINES50.3
Pilates Mat Teaching Practicum -- : Aug 23 - Dec 08 2023
This class is part of the Pilates Mat Instructor Certificate. Students will be required to log 10 observation and 20 personal Pilates mat sessions classes, either KFIT Pilates Mat classes at SRJC (as an enrolled student), other approved classes, or at local studios or gyms and are responsible for any associated fees.
Section 2347 of KFIT31.1
Pilates Yoga Fusion -- : Aug 14 - Dec 08 2023
Attendance is flexible, this section will have optional zoom meetings on MW from 8-9am or participate through recorded videos. Additional online coursework will be done asynchronously. This course will have a blend of Pilates and Yoga and have options available for all levels and abilities.
Section 2372 of KINES50.1
Fitness Teaching Practicum -- : Aug 14 - Dec 08 2023
This is a capstone class for the fitness certificate. You must have completed KINES 83 to enroll. Contract Tara Jacobson at tjacobson@santarosa.edu for an add code.
Section 2450 of KINES1
Introduction to Kinesiology -- : Sep 05 - Dec 08 2023
Section 2485 of KFIT6.3
Advanced Yoga -- : Aug 14 - Dec 08 2023
Attendance is flexible, this section will have optional zoom meetings on MW from 8-9am or participate through recorded videos. Additional online coursework will be done asynchronously. This course will have a blend of Pilates and Yoga and have options available for all levels and abilities.
Section 2486 of KFIT5.3
Advanced Pilates Mat -- : Aug 14 - Dec 08 2023
Attendance is flexible, this section will have optional zoom meetings on MW from 8-9am or participate through recorded videos. Additional online coursework will be done asynchronously. This course will have a blend of Pilates and Yoga and have options available for all levels and abilities.
Section 2779 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Aug 14 - Dec 08 2023
Summer 2023
Section 8241 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 12 - Jul 20 2023
Section 8320 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 12 - Jul 20 2023
Section 8485 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 12 - Jul 20 2023
Section 8509 of KFIT31.1
Pilates Yoga Fusion -- : Jun 12 - Jul 23 2023
This section will have optional zoom meetings on MW from 5-6:30pm. Additional online course work and videos will be done asynchronously, on the student's own time.
Section 8596 of KFIT5
Introduction to Pilates Mat -- : Jun 12 - Jul 23 2023
This section will have optional zoom meetings on MW from 5:00-6:30pm. Additional online course work and videos will be done asynchronously, on the student's own time. Focus will be a blend of Yoga and Pilates Mat.
Section 8605 of KFIT6
Introduction to Yoga -- : Jun 12 - Jul 23 2023
This section will have optional zoom meetings on MW from 5:00-6:30pm. Additional online course work and videos will be done asynchronously, on the student's own time. Focus will be a blend of Yoga and Pilates Mat.
Section 8626 of KINES50
Teaching Practicum -- : Jun 12 - Jul 23 2023
Students enrolling in this class must have prior approval from the supervising faculty member. Contact tjacobson@santarosa.edu for an add code. This is a capstone class for the fitness and yoga certificates. Students in the yoga program must have completed KINES 70, 72 and 73. Students in the fitness certificate program must have completed KINES 83 to enroll.
Section 8743 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 12 - Jul 20 2023
Section 8748 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 12 - Jul 20 2023
Section 8843 of KINES53
Principles of Health and Wellness -- : Jun 12 - Jul 23 2023
Section 8998 of KINES1
Introduction to Kinesiology -- : Jun 12 - Jul 23 2023
Section 9089 of KFIT4.1
Body Mechanics -- : Jun 12 - Jul 23 2023
This section will have optional zoom meetings on MW from 5:00-6:30pm. Additional online course work and videos will be done asynchronously, on the student's own time. Focus will be on Yoga and Pilates Mat
Spring 2023
Section 4538 of KINES50
Teaching Practicum -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
Students enrolling in this class must have prior approval from the supervising faculty member. Contact tjacobson@santarosa.edu for an add code. This is a capstone class for the fitness and yoga certificates. Students in the yoga certificate program must have completed KINES 70, 72 and 73 to enroll. Students in the fitness certificate program must have completed KINES 83 to enroll.
Section 5345 of KFIT31.1
Pilates Yoga Fusion -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
Section 5550 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
Section 5551 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
Section 5552 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
Section 5983 of KFIT4.1
Body Mechanics -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
This course will emphasize yoga and Pilates and students have the option of attending live zoom sessions MW 8-9am, or participating by viewing recorded videos. Other course work will be done online asynchronously.
Section 6080 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Mar 20 - May 14 2023
Section 6192 of KFIT4.1
Body Mechanics -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
This course will emphasize yoga and Pilates.
Section 6193 of KFIT31.1
Pilates Yoga Fusion -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
This section will have optional zoom meetings on MW from 8-9:00am. Students have the option to attend live zoom classes at scheduled times or participate by viewing recorded videos.
Section 6237 of KFIT61
Personal Fitness Training -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
This open entry/open exit course allows students to use the Fitness Center Gym on either the Petaluma Campus (PC805) or Santa Rosa Campus (Room 615) during scheduled open gym hours for their participation credit (35 total hours required for 1 unit class, 52.5 hours for 1.5 unit class) to achieve their fitness goals. Course assignments will be completed online through CANVAS.
Section 6243 of KINES72
Yoga Teaching Methodology -- : Mar 30 - May 18 2023
This class is part of the fully online Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training Certificate cohort. This section will meet on zoom during scheduled class times.
Section 6244 of KINES73
Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Teachers -- : Jan 19 - Mar 16 2023
This class is part of the fully online Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training Certificate cohort. This section will meet on zoom during scheduled class times.
Section 6555 of KFIT50
Teaching Aide -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
Section 6612 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Feb 21 - May 07 2023
Monday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMOnline
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMFitness CenterPC806Petaluma Campus
Wednesday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMOnline
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMFitness CenterPC806Petaluma Campus
B.S. Kinesiology (Fitness, Nutrition, and Health), San Diego State University
M.S. Exercise Physiology (Emphasis Public Health), San Diego State University
Ed.D. Educational Leadership (Social Justice and Equity), San Francisco State University - In progress
Current Certifications:
- ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Certified Exercise Physiologist
- E-500-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher)
- Yin Yoga Teacher Training
- Comprehensive Pilates Instructor - Balanced Body
- Barre Above Certified
- TRX
- Certified Health Coach
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Past Certifications:
- NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Personal Trainer
- AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) Aquatic Fitness Professional
- ACE (American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer
- AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) Group Exercise Instructor
- PiYo (Pilates/Yoga Certification) PiYo Instructor
- R.I.P.P.E.D. Certified Instructor
- CIZE Live Instructor
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa/Petaluma, CA - Aug 2008-Present
Kinesiology Instructor
- Pilates Mat Instructor Training
- Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Teachers
- Yoga Teaching Methodology
- Introduction to Kinesiology
- Principles of Health and Wellness
- Techniques of Fitness Instruction
- Teaching Practicums - Fitness, Yoga, and Pilates
- Body Conditioning
- Yoga
- Step Aerobics
- Pilates Mat
- Weight Training
- Boot Camp
- Cardio Kickboxing
- Circuit Training
Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA - Mar 1997-May 2006
Health Education/Exercise Science Instructor
- Personal Health and Lifestyles
- Community/Environmental Health
- Aerobic Dance
- Total Body Fitness
- Aqua Aerobics
- Aerobic Fitness and Weight Training
San Diego Community College District - Jan 2002-Aug 2004
Health Education/Physical Education Instructor
- Health Education
- Cardio Kickboxing
- Aerobic Dance
- Fitness Activities
I have been teaching at SRJC for 15 years. Before SRJC, I taught Health Education and Exercise Science at a community college in San Diego. I have a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology (emphasis Fitness, Nutrition, and Health), Master's degree in Exercise Physiology (emphasis in Public Health) both from San Diego State University, and currently enrolled in a Doctoral program at SF State in Educational Leadership (Social Justice and Equity).
I am certified through ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) as an Exercise Physiologist, Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification through Balanced Body, and a Certified Health Coach with NSHC (National Society of Health Coaches).
I am also an E-500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. I earned my 200-hour RYT in Integrative Yoga Therapy in June 2010 after completing a 10 month, 200 hour YTT locally at Bodyworks Yoga Studio w/Jean Grant-Sutton in Petaluma (moved to POST Wellness by Design now). I completed my 300-hour advanced YTT (Shamanic Awakening) with Kula Collective in the Sacred Valley of Peru August 2018 as a month long intensive. I started my teaching career as a dance instructor in high school, taught group fitness classes since I was 17 years old, and was a personal trainer.
Currently, my teaching schedule each term includes a variety of fitness based classes such as Mat Pilates, Yoga, Body Conditioning, Weight Training, or Cardio Kickboxing, and lecture classes such as Principles of Health and Wellness, Introduction to Kinesiology, Pilates Mat Instructor Training, or Techniques of Fitness Instruction.
I am the program coordinator for the new Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Program launching fall 2023 and previously for the Certificate Program in Fitness, Nutrition, and HealthLinks to an external site. Contact me if you have any interest or questions on these programs! I am the current department chair for the Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance department, serve as a representative and executive committee member for the Academic Senate at SRJC, and the co-chair for the District Online Education Committee.
I continue to take courses, certifications, and workshops each year to stay up-to-date in Yoga, Pilates, Kinesiology, and Health. I also teach in the community, currently at a local fitness center in Petaluma, Active Wellness Club. This helps me stay connected to the industry for the career education programs I'm involved with at SRJC. I also LOVE teaching there.
I enjoy working hard and keeping busy. It's taken me years and years to add on and accomplish new certifications and degrees but I love learning and growing! I also really love teaching and I have a passion for making my activity classes inclusive and accessible for all levels and bodies, emphasizing proper body mechanics, modifications for injuries, and most importantly to have fun while enjoying a safe and effective session.
Active Wellness, Petaluma, CA (current)
Yoga, Pilates Reformer and Mat, and Group Fitness Instructor
Lifestyle Pilates, Petaluma, CA (past)
Pilates Reformer Instructor
Club Pilates, Petaluma, CA (past)
Pilates Reformer Instructor
Sonoma Fit, Petaluma, CA(past)
Yoga, Pilates Mat, and Group Fitness Instructor
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 (California Community College Physical Education, Kinesiology, and Dance) Association Treasurer
SRJC:
- Fitness, Nutrition, and Health Certificate Coordinator
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Coordinator
- Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Certificate Coordinator
- Academic Senate Representative and Executive Board Member
- Co-chair District Online Committee
Professional Memberships:
- ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine
- NSCA - National Strength and Conditioning Association
- IDEA - Health and Fitness Association
- Yoga Alliance
- Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)
All of my courses use the learning management system, CANVAS. Click on link or cut and paste this link into your browser: https://canvas.santarosa.edu/login/canvas
Use your SRJC portal ID and passcode to access the course materials
Exploring HyFlex Opportunities for Greater Access and Equity at Community Colleges in Career Education, High School Dual Enrollment, and Physical Activity Classes - 2023 HyFlex Collaborative Conference
An Informal Informational Conversation about the HyFlex Course Design Method and Teaching Approach - Spring 2023 PDA Day SRJC
Yoga and Pilates In-Demand - 2022 CAHPERD State Conference
Re-inventing Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance in Today's Climate - 2022 CCCPEKD Professional Development Session
Combining Two or Three Teaching Modalities into One Section - Fall 2023 PDA Day SRJC
An informal informational conversation about the HyFlex course design method and teaching approach
SRJC Leadership Academy – Spring/Fall 2017
SRJC Academic Senate Faculty Recognition Award for Curriculum Development - Spring 2012
SRJC Academic Senate Faculty Recognition Award for Staff Development - Spring 2018
Online Special Expertise - SRJC
SRJC Academic Senate Faculty Recognition Award for Excellence in Teaching - Spring 2022