MOVEMENT ANATOMY FOUNDATION PROGRAM

Anatomy Education for Exercise Professionals

ABOUT MOVEMENTANATOMY.COM 

A solid understanding of movement anatomy is crucial for success in Pilates and other movement-related professions, regardless of your level of expertise. The better your understanding of human movement and anatomy, the more effective your teaching can be in improving someone’s well-being.

Although anatomy is a vital subject for such professions, we realise that it can be daunting, particularly for students who lack a medical or scientific background.

That’s where movementanatomy.com comes in. We offer a unique online anatomy certification program that is specifically tailored to the needs of Pilates teachers and other movement professionals.

movementanatomy.com was founded in 2021 by Theo Botha and Mark Vella. Our Movement Anatomy Foundation Course was specifically developed to be relevant and applicable to Pilates and movement professionals like you.

It is an essential fundamental for anyone studying, teaching or coaching Pilates, Yoga, Barre, ballet, personal training, dance and sports and conditioning, no matter your level, specialization or experience.

You can complete our course with a Certificate of Competence in Movement Anatomy, endorsed by BASI, and can be awarded with 37 Continuing Education Credits from the NPCP. But more than that, you will graduate with a core skill that allows you to work with greater understanding, confidence and ability, to the benefit of your clients and your practice.

Courses 2^nd Half 2024 

We have 2 courses in the second half of 20204

1. Movement Anatomy Foundation Online Course, starting 27 August 2024
2. Movement Anatomy 4-day Live workshop in London, 14 – 17 November 2024 (includes full access to the online course)

To find out more about each of these, and register for the free Zoom information session on 23^rd July, see below

MOVEMENT ANATOMY FOUNDATION ONLINE COURSE 

Starts 27 August 2024

Full Fee $849 | Early Bird Fee $749

Early Bird Registration ends 29 July 2024

About the Online Course 

Our online course is a unique blended learning program, combining online content with live Zoom sessions and direct engagement with your presenter, Mark Vella, international presenter and author with over 30 years of experience in teaching movement anatomy.

Your online content is housed in an interactive online platform. The course provides approximately 100 hours of study (online & in your own time), divided into shorter manageable modules and chapters. 13 hours of online, live Zoom sessions are included to guide and support you through the learning process.

You’ll be able to learn at your own pace, and in your own time. The course includes all live notes, videos, Zooms, and Q&A Sessions. You’ll have lifelong access to the course and the exam is included free for the first year.

The course is specifically designed to be relevant to Pilates and movement professionals. It is endorsed by BASI and offers 37CECs from the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP). Upon successful completion of the exam, you will receive a Certificate of Competence, endorsed by BASI Pilates

Learning Outcomes 

By doing this course, you will:

• Be able to analyse exercise movement in anatomical terms
• Be able to apply anatomical knowledge in your prescription and modification of exercise
• Have greater ability to apply this knowledge to your client’s programming and progression helping them to meet their goals.
• Have a greater ability to adapt and moderate exercise from an anatomical basis.
• Better individualise your client’s programming rather than solely relying on prescriptive routines.

What our Students Say: 

Since 2021, we have had over 170 students from 5 continents and 37 countries join our course. See what some of them have to say about the course:

“The Movement Anatomy Course provided me with a clear and concise pathway, deepening my understanding of anatomy and movement analysis.”

Heather, United States, 2022

“This course is worth the 100 hours. The content is so well put together, and each chapter just flows so well into the next. The team behind this course are brilliant and really do make learning anatomy manageable & enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking to upskill themselves.”

Cassandra, South Africa, 2022

“This course was superb in preparing me for my Pilates certification test.
My knowledge gained has made me a better instructor and my clients have benefited from learning their own anatomy as well!”

Julia, Germany 2024

“I am a BASI-certified mat Pilates instructor. I took the Movement Anatomy course to deepen my knowledge of how the body moves, and to have a better understanding of the relationship of this movement and the Pilates exercises.

I was impressed with the organised structure of the course. The chapters were clear and easy to follow. There were plenty of images and 3D images. I felt that the course followed a logical sequence so that each chapter added to the ones before.

I really can say that I learned so much more than I expected, and it has really helped in my Pilates teaching. Mark & Theo are wonderful instructors and always ready to answer questions.”

Helene, Netherlands 2023

“Thank you both for the patience that you had with me, for the dedication that you showed to all the students and for all the information that you shared with us with such a great passion!”

Daniela, Romania, 2024

Information Session 

To find out more, register for our free Zoom Information Sessions on 23^rd July 2024

REGISTER HERE

Want to Register for Online Course? 

To reserve your spot in the Movement Anatomy Course, simply click the REGISTER HERE link below. Register before 29^th July 2024 and get the Early Bird Rate

REGISTER HERE

Have Questions? 

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly support team at [email protected] or contact Mark direct at [email protected]

MOVEMENT ANATOMY  4-DAY LIVE WORKSHOP

14^th to 17^th November 2024

Full Fee $1149 | Early Bird Fee $999

Early Bird Registration ends 29 July 2024

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our live-in-studio workshop of our Movement Anatomy Foundation Course in London this November 2024. This workshop is a unique opportunity for exercise professionals to learn movement anatomy in a practical way, tailored specifically to their needs.

The Practical Element 

The live workshop is not simply the online course over 4 days. We take the opportunity to get fully practical about anatomy in ways that really help your understanding for when you will engage with the online material. A printed course manual is included.

The Online Course is included

When signing up for the 4-Day Live workshop, you are automatically added to the full online course. This means that upon registering for the workshop, you will automatically be enrolled in the online course and can join our online course cohort in February 2025 alongside other students from around the world.

You’ll be able to learn at your own pace, and in your own time. The course includes all live notes, videos, 13 hours of live Zooms, and Q&A Sessions. You’ll have lifelong access to the course.

Moreover, your exams will be free of cost for the first year. Once you successfully complete the exam, you will receive a Certificate of Competence endorsed by BASI Pilates, the world leader in Pilates Teacher Training and Education, and be eligible for 37 NPCP credits.

Who is this workshop for? 

This course is essential for all movement professionals, including dance, Pilates, and yoga teachers, sports and conditioning coaches, and personal trainers, regardless of their experience level, specialisation, or background.

Workshop Venue 

SMK Pilates Studio, Surrey, London

Course Dates & Times 

Course Orientation (Online)                                         Tuesday 5th November 13:00 – 14:00

Day 1                                                                              Thursday 14th November 13:30 – 19:30

Day 2                                                                              Friday 15th November 13:30 – 19:30

Day 3                                                                              Saturday 16th November 13:30 – 19:30

Day 4                                                                              Sunday 17th November 09:30 – 16:30

All times are UK local time.

Your Presenter Mark Vella

Having taught wellness and exercise science for over 25 years, Mark has authored and designed over 30 fitness and wellness programs and qualifications; his Movement Anatomy books have sold over 200,000 copies and have been translated into 9 languages.

He has held multiple qualifications in neuromuscular bodywork, personal training, and functional and lifestyle medicine, including those with the American Council on Exercise and Exercise Teachers Academy.

Accolades for Anatomy for Strength & fitness Training by Mark Vella 

“A priceless tool for exercises prescription and programming.”

Ed Botha

Basi International Trainer | Australia

“Mark Vella, with his New Anatomy for Strength & Fitness Training, has once again created a valuable resource not only for exercise enthusiasts but also for fitness professionals.”

Shirley Archer

Best-Selling Author | The Pilates Deck

“For anyone who wants to understand the principles of movement and get to work applying them, this book will inspire you to get going – it makes applied anatomy a joy to learn.
I will be recommending this edition to all our students.”

Linda Halliday

Academic Director | Eta College

Information Session

To find out more, register for our free Zoom Information Sessions on 23^rd July 2024

REGISTER HERE

Want to Register for Live Course? (H2)

To reserve your spot in the Movement Anatomy Course, simply click the REGISTER HERE link below. Register before 29^th July 2024 and get the Early Bird Rate

REGISTER HERE 

Get the free Course Prospectus? 

If you have any questions around getting there, parking, accommodation, food and drink, what to bring etc, contact Mark directly at [email protected] to receive a course prospectus