Basic Anatomy for Pilates Instructors

About Basic Anatomy for Pilates Instructors

When I started my Pilates training, I knew zero anatomy. Literally, _nothing._ I was intimidated — big time. When I began my Pilates teacher training course everyone seemed to talk-the-talk. I listened and nodded pretending I knew what they were talking about and hoped I didn’t get called on. Needless to say, this was not a great way to begin my training. I was in over my head.

I want you to have a different experience. I want you to walk into your first Pilates course with the confidence and knowledge to crush it.

This course will:

Build your foundational knowledge of anatomy,

Teach you to use the correct anatomical language that will be used throughout your Pilates teacher training courses,

Give you the skills to understand the anatomy of an exercise, which will allow you to teach directly to your client’s needs,

Set you up for long-term success and give you the confidence to teach with knowledge. If you don’t know what muscles an exercise targets, how can you give a client a well-balanced, educated workout? Here is a detailed description of the course content:

SECTION 1: Overview of the Course

SECTION 2: Why It's Important to Learn Anatomy as a Pilates Instructor

SECTION 3: What is Anatomical Position?

SECTION 4: Anatomical Terminology

Basic Anatomical Terminology

Planes of Motion

In Studio Recap.

SECTION 5: The Skeleton

Axial vs Appendicular Skeleton

Cranium

Sections of the Spine

Spinal Curves

Vertebrae

Sternum

Ribcage

Sacrum

Clavicle

Scapula

Humorous

Radius & Ulna

Pelvis

Femur

Patella

Tibia & Fibula

SECTION 6: Movements of the Spine and Joint

Flexion/Extension

Abduction/Adduction

Lateral/Medial Rotation

Circumduction

Horizontal Abduction/Adduction

Supination/Pronation & Dorsiflexion/Plantarflexion

In studio recap

SECTION 7: Types of JointsSECTION 8: Types of Muscular Contraction

SECTION 9: What is the Core?

SECTION 10: Abdominal Muscles

Transversus Abdominis (TA)

Internal Oblique

External Oblique

Rectus Abdominis

SECTION 11: Trunk Muscles

Erector Spinea

Quadratus Lumborum (QL)

Internal & External Intercostals

SECTION 12: Lower Body Muscles

Quadriceps

Iliopsoas

Gluts

Hamstrings

Gastroc

Soleus

Tibialis Anterior

Peroneals

Deep Six Lateral Rotators

Sartorius

Adductors

Pectineus

Gracilis

Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL)

Iliotibial band (ITB)

Anterior Leg Review

SECTION 13: Upper Body Muscles

Serratus Anterior

Trapezius

Rhomboid Major and Minor

Deltoids

Latissimus Dorsi

Pectoralis Minor & Major

Bicep Brachii

Brachialis

Brachioradialis

Tricep Brachii

Rotator Cuff

Teres Major

Coracobrachialis

Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

Levator Scapulae

SECTION 14: Bony Landmarks (for postural assessment)

Overview

Side View

Front View

Back View

SECTION 15: Let's Put It All Together!