We've head it all from our graduates, Anatomy is the one thing that most Instructors struggle with, and we understand, Anatomy is hard. The human body is complex and the job of a Pilates Instructor is to work with the human body. There are tons of Anatomy Courses out there, but from our point of view and experiences doing Anatomy Courses, visualising and putting into a real life situation is where it is at. So we designed this course, Functional Anatomy for Pilates. Designed specifically just for Pilates Instructor, Fitness Instructors and Pilates Enthusiasts. Here's Part 1 - The Shoulder & Scapular Region.
3D Animated Videos
Visual is key, when learning Anatomy. So we did that for you. Every movement of the shoulder and shoulder blade (scapular), we've animated the base movement, and the specific muscles involved in that movement, so you can see what your favourite lats muscle looks like when setting the shoulder blade, and what your upper traps look like when you're shrugging your shoulders up to your ears.
Real Life Learning
Just because you now know what shoulder extension looks like, and what muscles are involved in it, how does that translate into a real life situation? A Pilates move? We've got you. From our Teaching Team's experiences of learning Anatomy with cadavers in an Anatomy lab, nothing really clicked until learning Functional Anatomy, and seeing it live in action. Here we've picked out a few common Pilates moves involving the shoulder and scapular region, and show you the animation and movement side by side, to facilitate your learning.
Functionally Driven
Not just learning movements and muscles, but isolated and designed to put into action.
Simplying Anatomy
Pilates Instructors aren't medical or health professionals, so we've eliminated all the jargons, and specifically designed a programme that you need.
One of it's Kind
Designed by Pilates Instructors, for Pilates Instructors. Your struggles were once ours, and we're always here to help with your journey.
Your Curriculum
- Scapular Function & Connections
- Scapular Movements (0:31)
- Shoulder and Scapular Muscles (0:27)
- Scapular Elevation (movement + muscles involved) (0:11)
- Scapular Depression (movement + muscles involved) (0:10)
- Scapular Protraction (movement + muscles involved) (0:10)
- Scapular Retraction (movement + muscles involved) (0:17)
- Scapular Upward Rotation (movement + muscles involved) (0:11)
- Scapular Downward Rotation (movement + muscles involved) (0:14)
- End of Module Quiz
- Joints of The Shoulder
- Bones of The Shoulder Complex (0:14)
- Shoulder Movement Planes (0:35)
- Shoulder and Scapular Muscles (0:27)
- Shoulder Abduction (movement + muscles involved) (0:12)
- Shoulder Adduction (movement + muscles involved) (0:10)
- Shoulder Flexion (movement + muscles involved) (0:15)
- Shoulder Extension (movement + muscles involved) (0:12)
- Shoulder Internal Rotation (movement + muscles involved) (0:08)
- Shoulder External Rotation (movement + muscles involved) (0:08)
- End of Module Quiz
Sneak A Peak
FAQs to answer those burning questions.
Are there any prerequisites?
There are no prerequisites for this short online course.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited lifetime access to this short course for you to return to it again and again.
Should I purchase this course before or after my Teacher Training Programme?
We recommend purchasing it together to facilitate your learning when undergoing your Teacher Training Programme! With this short course, you have lifetime access which ensures you are able to come back to it throughout your career!
What's the refund policy for this course?
This short course is non-refundable, due to copyright purposes, as this short course contains lifetime access of materials. All purchases are final and non sharable.
What currency is this training priced in?
We offer NZD pricing at checkout.
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