NASM - Functional Anatomy

Master Human Movement: Deepen your knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics & posture to elevate your programming.

In this NASM continuing education course, you’ll gain a detailed understanding of functional anatomy, including the structure & roles of skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Perfect for bridging theory with practical assessment and application.

What you'll learn:

The anatomy & biomechanics of key body regions: foot/ankle, knee, lumbopelvic-hip complex, shoulder girdle, head/cervical spine.
Identify common distortion patterns & movement dysfunctions in static posture and motion.
How altered mechanics in one area affect the overall kinetic chain.
Apply functional anatomy principles to improve client assessments & exercise selection.
Understand the human movement system, motor behavior, neural control, and how it adapts to demands.

At the end of this course, you'll:

Be able to interpret and assess key anatomical structures & biomechanical functions of major body regions.
Identify altered movement patterns & postural dysfunctions in clients.
Incorporate functional anatomy insights into assessment, exercise selection & programme design.
Improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness of client training using strong anatomical understanding.
Gain a globally recognised NASM certificate and CEUs to advance your professional credentials.

Curriculum

FAQ

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the Functional Anatomy course, however this course is intended for fitness and wellness professionals seeking an advanced understanding of functional anatomy principles.

Section 1: Introduction to Functional Anatomy and Exercise Science Review

A comprehensive overview of functional anatomy, including, the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. It also covers key biomechanical concepts essential for understanding human movement and motor behavior. Additionally, this chapter explains how the human movement system learns and adapts to various demands.

Section 2: Ankle and Foot

This chapter examines the anatomy and biomechanics of the foot and ankle complex, including an examination of bones, muscles, and other soft tissues. It details how altered foot and ankle mechanics can affect the rest of the kinetic chain and addresses common distortion patterns.

Section 3: Knee

This lesson analyses the physiological basis of ventilatory thresholds (VT1 and VT2), the Contin Explore the knee's functional anatomy, its function within the kinetic chain, and prevalent distortion patterns and impairments. By understanding these elements, fitness professionals can better address knee-related issues and enhance overall movement efficiency. uous Talk Method for identifying VT1, designing cardiorespiratory fitness programs based on VT1 and VT2 assessments, and evaluating the effectiveness of different cardiorespiratory fitness assessments.

Section 4: Lumbopelvic Hip Complex

Delve into the functional anatomy of the lumbopelvic hip complex (LPHC), including how it transfers loads and ensures the stability of the body’s mid-region and core. This chapter examines important anatomical structures of the spine and hips, and identifies common distortion patterns and movement impairments, providing fitness professionals with a deeper understanding to enhance client-specific training and reduce injury risk.

Section 5: Shoulder Girdle

This lesson discusses the Examine the functional anatomy of the shoulder girdle by exploring bones, muscles, connective tissues, and joint motions of the scapulae and glenohumeral (shoulder) joint. This chapter also teaches how to identify faulty movement patterns, offering insights crucial for fitness professionals to understand and address shoulder mechanics effectively. physiological impacts of different interval training methods on energy systems, designing interval training programs to optimise work-to-recovery ratios, evaluating the effectiveness of various interval training formats, and applying principles of variable-intensity interval training.

Section 6: Head and Cervical Spine

Study the functional anatomy of the head and cervical spine by exploring the functions of relevant bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. This chapter also identifies common static and movement distortion patterns affecting this region and how the fitness professional can assess and address these concerns.

Section 7: Course Summary

Discusses the crucial connections between functional anatomy and fitness assessments. It emphasises the interdependence of the human movement system's components and illustrates how these principles can bridge the gap between NASM-CPT and other specialty certifications.

Final Exam

After completing the course, you will take an online final exam. The exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you need to score 70% or higher. The exam has no time limit, and unlimited exam attempts are allowed.

NASM - Functional Anatomy

CEU: 0.3 NASM | 0.3 AFAA

$219.00

What's Included

The NASM Functional Anatomy course includes:

Fully online learning platform with 5 years access to content after enrollment
Interactive 3-D anatomical models and demonstrations for body regions like ankle, knee, hips, shoulders, and cervical spine
Practical applications: posture assessment, movement dysfunction correction techniques
Downloadable resources & reading materials for reference
Final online exam (30 multiple-choice questions, pass mark 70%)
Certificate of completion upon passing the exam

Steps

Upon payment, your online account will be activated with 1-3 days.
Once your account has been activated, you will receive your account details through email, and you can get started!
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Course Access

Register and pay for the course.
Complete the self-guided online study materials in your own time from the comfort of home.
Pass the exam (within 365 days of account activation) and and receive your digital certificate!

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