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Self Paced Anatomy

Develop a strong foundation in anatomy with flexible, self-paced online learning designed to support your Pilates Instructor Training and give you a better understanding of the bodies you're teaching.
Course access for 2 years from $300
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Build Your Foundations

Learn the Fundamentals of Anatomy

A strong understanding of anatomy is essential to be an expert Pilates instructor. Our Self Paced Anatomy Course takes complex subjects and breaks them down clearly and simply, teaching you how the structure of the body applies to Pilates. This course helps you understand not just the body, but the bodies you're preparing to teach.

Learn entirely online through a combination of visual, auditory, kinaesthetic and reading and writing learning styles, giving you different ways to understand and engage with the course material.

Whether you're preparing to begin your PPF Pilates Instructor Training or simply want to strengthen your understanding of anatomy, you can work through the course online and at your own pace.
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Course Inclusions

Everything you need to build a strong anatomy foundation in one flexible online course.

50+ Video Lessons

Deep dive all the areas of the body you'll need to be familiar with as you develop as a Pilates Instructor.

100% Online

You have the flexibility to learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

Comprehensive Resources

Combines visual, auditory, kinesthetic and reading & writing learning styles, all in a simple, online format.

Physio-Led Learning

Learn from an expert Physiotherapist with clinical knowledge and real-world Pilates teaching experience.

Your Learning Resources

Online course access for 2 years
50+ in-depth video lessons and demonstrations
115-page course manual
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Module One: Introduction to Anatomy

Build an understanding of essential anatomical terminology and foundations.

Module Two: Bones

Explore the world of bones through the axial and appendicular skeletons.

Module Three: Joints

Learn about the movement that occur at joints of the body that directly relate to daily life and Pilates movements.

Module Four: Muscles

Discover how muscles work with joints to create movement, diving deep into the characteristics, functions and how each muscle relates to Pilates.

Module Five: Multiple Choice Quizzes

Quizzes after each module will assist to absorb all you have learnt and provide you with a solid foundation to your Pilates training.
Meet Your Teacher

Learn with Ellie

Ellie is a qualified Physiotherapist with a Master's in Physiotherapy and a long-time Pilates instructor, bringing together clinical knowledge and real-world Pilates teaching experience.

Ellie has a great skill for making the complex world of anatomy straightforward. How Ellie combines the subjects of bones, joints and muscles to Pilates and everyday life makes our Online Anatomy Course exceptional.

How Your Online Course Works

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1

Learn

Access your Anatomy Course online and work through the content at your own pace, using a combination of learning formats to build your understanding.
2

Apply

Connect what you're learning about anatomy to Pilates, building knowledge that will support your future instructor training and understanding of movement.
3

Complete

Work through each module and complete your course assessments within 24 months of your chosen start date. Once successfully completed, you'll receive your PPF Instructor Academy certificate of completion.

Ready When You Are

No Prerequisites Needed

No qualification is required to begin the Online Anatomy Course. Once complete this course fulfils the anatomy prerequisite for PPF's Matwork Fundamentals and Reformer Fundamentals Pilates Courses.
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Pricing and Course Bundles

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Self Paced Anatomy Course

$300

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Anatomy, Matwork, Reformer Bundle

$3149/ bundle

Pay for all three courses when you book your Anatomy course and save over $500! The most cost effective way to become a Pilates instructor!
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Invest in the foundations of your Pilates career

Take the Anatomy Course on its own or bundle it with Matwork Fundamentals and Reformer Fundamentals to continue building your knowledge and qualifications with PPF Instructor Academy.
TESTIMONIALS

Hear from other PPF Graduates

What students loved about PPF's Online Anatomy Course

PPFs anatomy course was an absolute game-changer! It completely transformed my understanding of the body, movement, and alignment. The videos were exceptionally clear and easy to follow. A huge thank you to Ellie, her extremely helpful explanations made all the difference. I couldn't have asked for a better foundation for my pilates instruction!

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Ainsley Barker

Anatomy Graduate

I really enjoyed the anatomy online training. The videos were really clear and easy to follow, and I loved how Ellie explained everything in a way that was detailed but still really easy to understand. It gave me a much better understanding of the body and how everything connects, which has been so helpful for my Pilates teaching. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to build their knowledge and confidence with anatomy!

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Summer Gauld

Anatomy Graduate

I really enjoyed this program and appreciated the different formats the content was presented in - video and written format. I found the videos well structured and easy to understand, and I appreciated the simple/clear language and examples used to explain complex anatomy terms.  

The instructors presented clearly, were obviously knowledgeable on the topic, and the quality of the videos, sitting with the written content, was a helpful structure. I got a lot out of this course and would highly recommend it to anyone considering an anatomy course.

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Bec Smith

Anatomy Graduate

PPFs anatomy course was an absolute game-changer! It completely transformed my understanding of the body, movement, and alignment. The videos were exceptionally clear and easy to follow. A huge thank you to Ellie, her extremely helpful explanations made all the difference. I couldn't have asked for a better foundation for my pilates instruction!

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Ainsley Barker

Anatomy Graduate

I really enjoyed the anatomy online training. The videos were really clear and easy to follow, and I loved how Ellie explained everything in a way that was detailed but still really easy to understand. It gave me a much better understanding of the body and how everything connects, which has been so helpful for my Pilates teaching. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to build their knowledge and confidence with anatomy!

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Summer Gauld

Anatomy Graduate

I really enjoyed this program and appreciated the different formats the content was presented in - video and written format. I found the videos well structured and easy to understand, and I appreciated the simple/clear language and examples used to explain complex anatomy terms.  

The instructors presented clearly, were obviously knowledgeable on the topic, and the quality of the videos, sitting with the written content, was a helpful structure. I got a lot out of this course and would highly recommend it to anyone considering an anatomy course.

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Bec Smith

Anatomy Graduate
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No intake dates and no waiting for the next course to begin. Enrol when you're ready, start your Self Paced Anatomy Course at any time and work through the content at a pace that suits you.
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You'll have 24 months from your chosen start date to complete the course.