Self-Study Anatomy for Movement Professionals
Get those functional anatomy juices flowing. Self Study Anatomy for Movement Professionals will accelerate and stimulate your knowledge of the human body in motion. This twenty-nine episode video series taught by Master Instructor Melanie Byford-Young, is designed to assist new learners entering a movement profession or anyone desiring a refresher course on anatomy and movement biomechanics.
What you'll take away from this course:
- An insightful instructional tour of the basics of functional anatomy as applied to Pilates movement taught by Melanie Byford-Young, BHSc. PT.
- Understand and articulate medical terminology in reference to the body
- Notice and identify the biomechanics of the body during Pilates exercises
- Name the bones, muscles, and joint types in the body
- Talk about synergists, agonists, and antagonists during Pilates exercises
- Recognize, problem solve, and apply your learning to the three-dimensionality of the human body in motion
3+ Hours of Instructional Content
Watch Master Pilates Instructor, Melanie Byford-Young, and co-instructor, Katherine Brown, demonstrate muscle movements and extract the most fascinating pieces of functional anatomy.
Includes a Self-Study Workbook
142 page workbook covers nine chapters and includes movement labs and quiz questions. Print your PDF self-workbook section for each chapter.
A Resource for Further Study
Self-Study Anatomy for Movement Professionals will help you stay on a steady study plan---learn every day, quiz yourself, and then ace your final assessment.
29 comprehensive, instructional videos taught by Melanie Byford-Young, BHSc. PT.
Course Introduction:
- Introduction to Anatomy for Movement Professionals
Chapter 1:
- Terminology of Position and Movement
Chapter 2:
- Tissues that Make Up the Body
- Structure of Bones, Bone Features, and Markings
- Name the Bones
- Joint Structure and Types
- Muscle Structure and Function
- Muscle Naming and the Logic of Latin
- Nervous System Structure
Chapter 3:
- Spinal and Vertebral Structure
- Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Regional Specifics
- Pelvis Landmarks and Characteristics
Chapter 4:
- Trunk and Core Muscles
- Regional and Global Trunk Muscles
- Neck Muscles
Chapter 5:
- Hip Structure and Landmarks
- Hip Muscles
- Deep Six Hip Rotators
- Knee Structure and Muscles
Chapter 6:
- Foot Structure and Joints
- Lower Leg and Foot Muscles
Chapter 7:
- Shoulder Girdle Structure and Joints
- Scapulothoracic Muscles
- Glenohumeral Joint Structure and Muscles
- Scapulothoracic and Scapulohumeral Rhythm
Chapter 8:
- Elbow Structure and Muscles
- Wrist and Hand Structure, Joints, and Muscles
Chapter 9:
- Posture Alignment and Common Non-Optimal Postures
Course Wrap Up:
- Final Thoughts about Anatomy
