This 20-hour course is for those who need to learn the basics of functional anatomy before studying to become a STOTT PILATES® instructor.

Topics include:

• Basic biomechanics (levers, effects of gravitational force, effects of muscle force)
• Anatomical terminology
• Skeletal anatomy
• Actions at the joints
• Major muscle groups and the muscles’ origin insertion and action
• Select exercises from the STOTT PILATES repertoire will also be broken down and analyzed with regard to functional anatomy at play. Participants will deepen their understanding of the body and become prepared to enter into the IMP, IR or CMR courses

Learning Objectives:

• Understand levers, effects of gravitational force and effects of muscle force
• Review anatomical terminology
• Review musculoskeletal anatomy
• Review muscle origins, insertions and actions
• Understand how to analyze the functional anatomy of an exercise

Course Duration:

20 hours of lecture-based instruction plus homework assignments

Tuition Fee:

$450.00 (effective November 1, 2007)

Receive a 10% discount when you register and make full payment two weeks
(14 days) prior to course start date.

Required Course Materials:

• “Functional Anatomy Workbook” and Muscle Flash Cards: $56.95*
  Available for purchase from Pacific NW Pilates.
• “The Anatomy of Movement” by Blandine Calais-Germain. $35.00*
  

*Oregon has no sales tax, but taxes may apply to books and materials for courses in other states.

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