Learn how to apply anatomy in a relevant way

MOVEMENT ANATOMY FOUNDATION PROGRAM

The better you understand anatomy, the better you can teach.
The better you teach, the greater your impact on someone’s life and wellbeing.
Enroll now, or read more about our Movement Anatomy Program
and decide for yourself

“I have always believed in the need for sound anatomical knowledge as the basis for the study of all movement disciplines.
I recommend this course wholeheartedly and without reservation.”


RAEL ISACOWITZ
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, BASI PILATES

You work with bodies daily. But most anatomy training was not built for you.

Most anatomy courses are taught academically.
Dense, clinical, and disconnected from what is relevant to you in the studio or on the gym floor.
So, you learn it, pass the test, and quietly set it aside
because it never clicked in a way you that was useful to you.
That is the gap Movement Anatomy was built to close.
Immediately usable. Relevant, no matter what discipline
you teach.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Applied Anatomy for Movement Professionals

Our flagship Movement Anatomy Course has been purposely built from the ground up, specifically to be relevant and immediately useable to exercise & movement professionals no matter your specialisation or level of experience. 
These include personal trainers, Pilates, yoga and dance teachers, Hyrox functional, sport and performance coaches. 

Available in 3 options to suit your time and budget, the course offers a blend of online learning and direct engagement with your presenter and instructor, Mark Vella, with the additonal option of live coaching with Mark.

All course options include the full online content, all notes, videos and eBooks with language support for 9 languages, and multiple course downloads.
You will be able to start, study and complete the course in your own time
and at your own pace. 

The course assessment is included in all course options, at no extra charge.
On successful completion of all assessments, you will receive
a Certificate of Competence in Movement Anatomy. 

This course does not replace your current approach, but rather gives you additional knowledge, skills and a scientific  scientific rationale and basis for your professional practice; it benefits your clients and elevates
your professional credibility. 



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COURSE FEATURES

This is a 5-module layered learning program designed to give you specific anatomical skills, knowledge and understanding. All courses additionally include an Orinetation Module to help you get the most from your course

When completed, you will be to apply that knowledge to leverage anatomical analysis to bring a scientific perspective and reasoning to your work, 
no matter your level of experience or what modality you practice


Flexible Learning

Start, study and finish when it suits you. Multiple options to suit your budget, needs and time

Best Practice Learning Design

Our courses offer layered learning, aligned to Blooms taxonomy to give you the most effective and relevant learning outcomes

Direct access to your Presenter

Daily direct access to your instructor Mark, with the additional option of live coaching with him. You get real human experience and expertise, with support that keeps you on track

Downloadables

Downloadable learning materials, tools and tutorials to use as you engage with online content

Language Support

Video rich content with subtitling in 9 languages And our Zoom sessions offer transcriptions in over 30 languages

Integrated Assement

Competency assessment included in the course. You receive a certificate upon successful course completion. Complete your assessment in your own time, and at no extra cost 

COURSE
OUTLINE

5 Modules of layered learning, plus all our courses start with an Orientation Module to help you get the most out of your course. This course has tutorials & integrated assessment in most modules with a final summative assessment at the end

1. ANATOMICAL TERMS & SYSTEMS

An introduction to the anatomical reference terms, joint movements and systems that facilitate exercise and movement

2. MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY

Learn the bones, landmarks, joints and muscles that facilitate movement and posture


3. ANATOMICAL ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENT

Apply musculoskeletal anatomy to be able to analyse movement and posture through a methodical formula

4. APPLIED MOVEMENT ANATOMY

Understand biomechanics, principles of training and exercise progression in consideration to movement analysis

5. APPLIED ANATOMICAL ANALYSIS

Apply movement analysis to more complex analyses and examples relevant to your work

FINAL ASSESSMENT

Your final summative assessment which tests the ability to apply knowledge. This is a more valid form of assessment, than simply memory-recall based assessment

COURSE
OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Apply anatomical and biomechanical knowledge to analyse movement and exercise; 
and be able to apply and integrate this knowledge into your current practice;
  1. to design and develop exercise programs and prescriptions with a scientific rationale;
  2. to evaluate, analyse, critique and modify exercise to be safer and more effective;
  3. to be able to work with more complex and advanced programs and clients
      professionals.
YOUR PRESENTER

MARK VELLA

Mark has taught wellness and exercise science for over 33 years for organizations like the
Exercise Teachers Academy, University of Cape Town Sport Science, and BASI Pilates.

He holds multiple qualifications in neuromuscular bodywork, personal training, functional
and lifestyle medicine including those with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and
the Exercise Teachers Academy (ETA).
Mark is registered with the Allied Health Professions of South Africa (AHPCSA) as a Naturopath

He is the author and editor of over 30 courses and 5 books. His anatomy books have sold over
300K copies and been translated into 9 languages. 

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ANATOMY ESSENTIAL

$399
Full access to the whole online course, including:
  • Course Orientation module plus all 5 content modules
  • Downloadable learning tools including flash cards, JOIA charts, tutorials and glossary
  • Video rich content with subtitling in 9 languages
  • Direct engagement with your course presenter Mark, via monitored course discussion
  • Integrated Course Assessment, at no extra cost
  • Certificate of Competency in Movement Anatomy after successful completion of the course assessment
  • Ongoing access to the course, and all future updates
  • Learn at your own pace, in your own time
RECOMMENDED

ANATOMY PLUS

$499 (normally $599)
Everything in ESSENTIAL, plus:
  • 3 live coaching sessions with your presenter Mark
  • Zoom language support in over 30 languages
  • Additional email query support

ANATOMY COMPREHENSIVE

$699 (normally $799)
Everything in ESSENTIAL, plus: 
  • 6 live coaching sessions with your presenter Mark
  • Zoom language support in over 30 languages
  • Additional email query support

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Hear what others have to say about us...
"I strongly strongly recommend people take this course if they want to expand their knowledge and expertise in movement anatomy area...
Mark delivers the course materials in an easy to follow way, but also with great details, makes learning enjoyable!"

Zhao

Student, Canada
"Taking the Movement Anatomy Foundation course has been an incredibly rewarding experience...
I particularly appreciated how applicable the content was to both my personal practice and my client work. It has greatly helped me gain more confidence in analysing and teaching movement in a more informed and effective way."

Soyoung

Student, United Kingdom
"This course offered theory and practical knowledge and was offered in such a way that it was engaging and the course material was exceptional... I definitely feel more confident about movement anatomy"

Manda

Student, South Africa
"Take this course if you would like a deeper understanding of anatomy in movement. Being a certified Pilates instructor, I had been looking for additional anatomy to enhance my practice and teaching. This course delivers.”

Susan

Student, USA

"This course is a must for any movement professional.”

Louise

Student, United Kingdom
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