Physical Education and PedagogyChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentSports and Physical Education Research

Çiğdem Bacak, Emine Busra Yilmaz, Ferman Konukman, Andrew Sortwell

2026.2.12Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

DOI: 10.1080/07303084.2025.2601812

Abstract

Abstract Considering the health, well-being, and physical development priorities embedded in the objectives of the physical education curriculum in schools, this article describes the educational benefits of using Pilates within the school setting and provides six principles and teaching steps for teaching Pilates exercises.

Citation format

BACAK, Çiğdem, et al. Six basic principles and steps for teaching pilates exercises in physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2026, 97(2): 76–79.