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Functional Movement & AnatomyCourse Details
This course is a prerequisite for instructor trainings with Wellness Within as of the Fall 2026. (Mat Pilates, Barre, Hiit)
The Functional Movement & Anatomy course is a foundational educational experience designed to build a clear, practical understanding of how the body moves. This course bridges anatomy with real-world movement, helping students connect structure to function in a way that is immediately applicable to Pilates, fitness, and mindful movement practices.
Through an integrated, movement-based approach, students will explore the principles of human movement, planes of motion, and essential anatomical terminology. The course provides an in-depth overview of major muscle groups and movement patterns of the neck, shoulders, trunk, hips, and lower body, with emphasis on how these regions work together to support stability, mobility, and efficient movement.
Key concepts such as pelvic placement, core engagement, and breath mechanics are examined in detail. Students will learn how thoracic and diaphragmatic breathing influence posture, stability, and movement quality, and how breath integrates with core activation and spinal support. Rather than memorizing anatomy in isolation, participants will learn to feel, observe, and apply these concepts within movement.
This course is designed for anyone planning to enter a Certification Program through Wellness Within, and also welcomes individuals who simply want a deeper understanding of the body, movement mechanics, and how anatomy informs safe and effective exercise. No previous anatomy education is required—this course is accessible, practical, and intentionally structured to support both aspiring instructors and curious movers alike.
By the end of the course, students will have a strong foundational framework that supports confident learning in future trainings, clearer movement cueing, and a more embodied understanding of how the body functions as an integrated system.
https://www.wellness-within.ca/movement-anatomy-course
September 21 & 22nd 2026
9:00-3:00pm Each day
Tuition: $325
Deposit: $200 (non-refundable)
Location: In Person At Wellness Within St. Albert
We are happy to provide any previous students from past fitness certification program a discount on this course, please reach out to learn more.
https://www.wellness-within.ca/fitness-instructor-training
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