Always been interested about the Human Body?

Let us guide you through the 'need to know' anatomy basics essential to your learning before progressing onto our Reform  Dynamic Reformer courses

What will you learn on this course

  • An understanding of the Anatomy of the Body

  • A break down of the movements of the body and skeletal system related to Pilates

  • Muscle levers, muscle terminology, and the muscles that move the body

  • Cues to help support and add depth to your class teachings

  • Receive REPs NZ accredited 20 CPD points upon course completion

What people are saying

Emily Smith

"This module helped me to understand the basics of anatomy and apply it to my reformer teaching. It is easy to follow and understand without being too overwhelming"

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Basic Anatomy and Movement

  • 2

    Workshop Curriculum

  • 3

    Introduction

  • 4

    Section 1 : Movement

    • Movement

  • 5

    Types of Movement

    • Types of Movement

    • Flexion

    • Flexion

    • Extension

    • Extension

    • Abduction

    • Abduction of the Upperbody

    • Abduction of the Lowerbody

    • Adduction

    • Adduction of the Upperbody

    • Adduction of the Lowerbody

    • Rotation

    • Rotation

    • Circumduction

    • Elevation and Depression

    • Elevation / Depression of the Shoulders

    • Supination and Pronation

    • Supination / Pronation of the Hand

    • Supination / Pronation of the Foot

    • Supine and Prone

    • Supine

    • Prone

    • Movement Quiz
  • 6

    Section 2 : Muscles

    • Muscles

  • 7

    What is a Muscle?

    • What is a Muscle?

    • What is a Muscle Quiz
  • 8

    Muscle Origin, Insertion and Action

    • Muscle Origin, Insertion and Action

    • Hip Abduction

    • Muscle Origin, Insertion and Action Quiz
  • 9

    Types of Contraction

    • Types of Contraction

    • Concentric and Eccentric Contraction

    • Types of Contraction Quiz

  • 10

    Section 3 : The Spine

    • The Spine

    • The Spine Quiz
  • 11

    Bones of the Spine

    • Bones of the Spine

    • Bones of the Spine Quiz
  • 12

    Muscles of the Spine

    • Muscles of the Spine

    • Muscles of the Spine Quiz
  • 13

    Movement of the Spine

    • Movement of the Spine / Neck Alignment

    • Spinal Flexion Exercise Example 1: Curl Up

    • Verbal Cues / Spinal Flexion / Curl Up

    • Spinal Flexion Exercise Example 2: The Pike

    • Verbal Cues / Pike

    • Spinal Extension Exercise: Prone Box Pull / Swan Lift

    • Verbal Cues / Spinal Extension / Prone Box Pull / Swan Lift

    • Spinal Rotation Exercise Example / The Woodchopper

    • Verbal Cues / The Woodchopper

    • Spinal Lateral Flexion Exercise Example / Box Oblique Crunch - The Albatross

    • Verbal Cues / The Albatross

    • Isometric Contraction Exercise Example / The Plank

    • Verbal Cues / The Plank

    • Movement of the Spine Quiz
  • 14

    Section 4 : The Pelvis, Hip and Knee

    • The Pelvis, Hip and Knee
  • 15

    Bones of the Pelvis, Hip and Knee

    • Bones of the Pelvis, Hip and Knee
  • 16

    Muscles of the Hip and Knee

    • Muscles of the Hip and Knee
  • 17

    Movement of the Hip

    • Movement of the Hip

    • Hip Flexion and Hip Extension Exercise Example / The Lunge

    • Verbal Cues / The Lunge

    • Hip Flexion and Hip Extension Exercise Example 2 / The Glute Bridge

    • Verbal Cues / The Glute Bridge

    • Hip Abduction Exercise Example / The Standing Outer Thigh

    • Verbal Cues / Standing Outer Thigh

    • Hip Adduction Exercise Example / The Standing Inner Thigh

    • Verbal Cues / Standing Inner Thigh

    • Movement of the Hip Quiz
  • 18

    Movement of the Knee

    • Movement of the Knee

    • Knee Flexion and Knee Extension Exercise Example / The Squat

    • The Squat

    • Isometric Contraction Exercise Example / The Scooter

    • Verbal Cues / The Scooter

    • Movement of the Knee Quiz
  • 19

    Section 5 : The Lower Leg

    • The Lower Leg
  • 20

    Bones of The Lower Leg and Ankle Joint

    • Bones of The Lower Leg and Ankle Joint

    • Bones of the Lower Leg and Ankle Joint Quiz
  • 21

    Muscles of The Lower Leg

    • Muscles of The Lower Leg

    • Muscles of the Lower Leg Quizz
  • 22

    Movement of the Foot

    • Movement of the Foot

    • Plantar Flexion

    • Dorsiflexion Exercise / Single Leg Press

    • Verbal Cues / Dorsiflexion / Single Leg Press with the Ring

    • Foot Position

    • Foot Position / The Squat

    • Movement of the Foot Quiz
  • 23

    Section 6 : The Shoulder

    • The Shoulder
  • 24

    Bones and Movement of the Wrist

    • Bones and Movement of the Wrist
  • 25

    Bones of the Shoulder

    • Bones of the Shoulder
  • 26

    Muscles of the Shoulder

    • Muscles of the Shoulder

    • Muscles of the Shoulder Quiz
  • 27

    Movement of the Shoulder

    • Movement of the Shoulder

    • Shoulder Movements

    • Internal / External Rotation of the Shoulder

    • Shoulder Flexion / Shoulder Extension Exercise Example / The Wheelbarrow

    • Verbal Cues / The Wheelbarrow

    • Shoulder Flexion / Shoulder Extension / The Reverse Arm Pull

    • Verbal Cues / Reverse Kneeling Arm Pull

    • Shoulder Abduction / Shoulder Adduction / The Lat Pull Down

    • Verbal Cues / Lat Pull Down

    • Internal / External Shoulder Rotation Exercise Example / Cable Pull

    • Internal / External Shoulder Rotation Exercise / Cable Pull

    • Circumduction Exercise Example / Shoulder Circles

    • Circumduction Exercise Example / Shoulder Circles

    • Elevation and Drepression of the Scapula

    • Elevation / Depression / The Shoulder

    • Scapula Upward Rotation

    • Scapula Upward Rotation / The Shoulder Press

    • Movement of the Shoulder Quiz
  • 28

    Course Summary

    • What have you learnt and how do you apply it all?

Your Instructor

Master Trainer

Jane Gibson

I am the co-founder and Master Trainer here at Reform Fitness. With over 13 years of experience on the reformer, I have set up multiple studios and have developed Reform's Instructor training courses to share my knowledge and passion for dynamic reformer Pilates with you. Let's get training!

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