Module 1 of 8 · Mat Course · NPCP-PMC certification
Mat Course
Comprehensive Course
step 1 of 8 · Mat Course
Anatomy provides the essential theoretical and practical foundation for the entire Teacher Training programme. A thorough understanding of the human body is indispensable for leading safe and effective Pilates sessions.
In this module you will learn:
- The skeletal system and joint structures relevant to movement
- Major muscle groups — their function, origin and insertion
- Movement principles of the spine, pelvis and thoracic cage
- Fundamentals of neuromuscular coordination
- Movement terminology (flexion, extension, rotation, lateral flexion and more)
- How anatomical principles underpin safe class planning and work with diverse clients
This module is part of the Teacher Training certification programme. Full programme details at pilatesakademia.sk.