Canine Anatomy and Biomechanics – Sundays at 11AM – May 3, 10, 17 with Stef Watts

USD $249.00

Course: This is an online, interactive Zoom course with live instruction. Student will have weekly reading assignments and complete quizzes. This is a comprehensive course that covers basic anatomy and how dogs use their body in movement.

Instructor: Stef Watts

This course will be held three consecutive weeks on Sundays, starting at 11:00 am Central Time:

May 3 at 11 am – 1:30 pm
May 10 at 11 am – 2:30 pm
May 17 at 11 am – 1:30 pm

Please convert Central Time (CT) to your local time zone.

Students should plan each weekly class lasting up to two hours, depending on class size. Comfort breaks for you and your dog interspersed throughout class.

To participate in the online course, the following are required:

A device with a camera, speaker, and microphone.
Stable high speed internet connection.

To enhance your learning, we recommend:

A practice and learning station that is a quiet area, free from distractions.
Zoom application downloaded to your device.

Certificate of completion requires students to attend two out of three classes. FAQs.

Please review the following document for detailed information regarding suggested practice and learning station, and technical capabilities for participating in this online course. Course Logistics

Prerequisite: Read and Release Course and Introducing Movement Course

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Description

This is an online, interactive Zoom course with live instruction. The comprehensive course explains basic anatomy and how dogs use their body in movement. Students will have independent reading and open book quizzes for each block.

The course material is covered in five blocks over three weeks:

Week 1
- Block One is a detailed understanding of the structure and function of canine muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia.
- Block Two is a detailed understanding of the structure and function of the canine skeletal system.
Week 2
- Block Three is a detailed understanding of canine static confirmation and movement / biomechanics, including the confirmation and potential musculoskeletal health challenges of some common breeds and sporting activities.
Week 3
- Block Four is a top line understanding of the structure and role of the canine nervous system in relation to biomechanics.
- Block Five is a top line understanding of the structure of the canine skin and its role as part of the nervous sensory system in relation to hands on therapy and biomechanics