Functional Anatomy Certificate
Earn up to 7 CECs/CEUs from ACE, ACSM, NASM, NFPT, WITS and more!
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Description
No bones about it—knowledge of anatomy is essential for fitness professionals, but understanding how to apply that knowledge will help you more effectively and confidently help your clients. Gain a deeper understanding of anatomy and movement so you can guide your clients better mobility, stability and alignment.
Highlights:
- Dive into the basics of anatomy with props that help you visually conceptualize the muscles and their movement, as well as direct practical uses for your clients
- Gain a deeper understanding of how the muscles of the body work together, so you can create stability and mobility for functional movement
- Learn simple assessments and corrective exercises to enhance your training sessions
- Explore anatomy to learn how to rebalance and target muscles more effectively and open your eyes to new possibilities when it comes to designing programs
The Functional Anatomy Certificate program includes:
- Five engaging and interactive video courses (a $320 value!)
- Up to 7 CECs/CEUs from ACE, ACSM, NASM, NFPT, WITS and more!
Available Course Credits
Learning Objectives
- Understand and explore the origin and insertion of specific muscle attachments.
- Describe the anatomy, structure and function of the hip, spine, feet, knees and abdominals.
- Create exercises that effectively contract isolated muscles for re-training motor patterns and targeting muscles.
- Identify muscles that contribute to "light and tight" areas in your body.
- Differentiate between right and left side strength in spine.
- Explain movements for individual spine muscles.
- Describe movements of individual abdominal muscles.
- Differentiate between right- and left-side strength in the abdominals.
- Explain the ground-up chain of movement through the body.
- Detail a pre-activation exercise sequence for the feet and ankles.
- Outline a strategy to enhance neural connectivity to the feet.
- Guide clients to feel their muscles during exercises.
Course Content
| Back to Basics With Anatomy | Module | (Required) | |
| Anatomy: Reconnect With Your Spine Muscles | Module | (Required) | |
| Cue Movement and Exercise With Hip Anatomy, by NFPT | Module | (Required) | |
| Cue Movement and Exercise With Abdominal Anatomy, by NFPT | Module | (Required) | |
| Rescue Your Knees - Look at Your Feet | Module | (Required) |
About the Author
Stacey Lei Krauss IDEA Author/Presenter
Stacey Lei Krauss is the creator of the cardio fusion program The willPower Method®; specializing in foot-fitness since 2000. A student of transformative arts and a Reiki practitioner, she approaches her teaching through integrated sensorial practices. Stacey Lei has represented the most prominent brands in the fitness industry as a Master Trainer and Program Developer; Schwinn® Cycling, BOSU®, and Peak Pilates®, Nike® and Vibram FiveFingers®. Mindful Music Advisor for Power Music®, and recipient of the 2014 ECA Best Female Presenter Award, she now mentors aspiring instructors to provide exceptional movement experiences in their chosen discipline. ... read more.
Beverly Hosford, MA IDEA Author/Presenter
I live in the mountains of Montana with my two dogs, two boys and husband. I'm currently most fascinated with sleep science and circadian rhythm but always love teaching anatomy with my skeleton Andy and talking business. I'm the author of Fitness Career Freedom: Align with your path and get ahead and the founder of Andy's Online Anatomy Program. I enjoy helping fitness and wellness professionals find alignment in both their bodies and businesses. Visit www.BeverlyHosford.com to watch action-oriented, inspiring videos about career, business, anatomy and body awareness. ... read more.
What's Included
Access your courses with a computer, tablet or smartphone.
Videos and interactive content designed for a proven learning experience.
Take your courses when you want and where you want.