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Peak Pilates Principles Correct Answer: Concentration, Centering, Control, Breathing, Precision, and Flowing Movement; and 5 Parts of Mind 5 - Part Formula for Success Correct Answer: Peak Principles, Session Format, Teaching Methodology, Presentation Skills, Progression Guidelines 5 Parts of the Mind Correct Answer: Intelligence, Memory, Imagination, Intuition, and Will/Desire. They work together with the Pilates Principles helping to bring the Principles fully to life. Pilates uses all 5 parts of the mind. Session Format Correct Answer: Protocol to follow to help students achieve goals. Establishes consistency and improves the learning experience. Within such structures progress can
be found and realized. A. Mat 15-20 min; B. Reformer 20min; C. Individual Needs 10min; D. Endings 5 min Teaching Methodology Correct Answer: Set-up- economy of words, Execution- econ of words and cueing, Flow- round the corners, Cueing- powerhouse and cue in the positive, Rhythm, Voice- sets rhythm, Breath Dynamics- focus on exhalation and emphasis on breathing exercises Presentation Skills Correct Answer: More about how to teach than what to teach. Safety, Exercise Delivery, Teacher's Posture, Touch Techniques, Professionalism, Teacher Mindfulness Progression Guidelines Correct Answer: Adhere to session format. Introduce no more than 1 new variation or exercise per apparatus (3-4 total per session). Teach to the students ideal. Build strength and stamina through successive steps toward ultimate goal and ideal form of exercise. Teach transitions as part of exercise. Challenge the ideal with props, variations, rhythm, flow, and breath- not with more repetitions. Part C of session format- choose exercises that both build on your student's strengths and support his or her weaknesses. Concentration (Pilates Principles)
Correct Answer: Precise movement in reference to ones own body frame and anatomy is corrective and produces significant results. Working with precision helps to re- educate faulty movement patterns, allowing for proper alignment and helping to prevent injury. Flowing Movement (Pilates Principles) Correct Answer: Ultimate goal is to move with greater grace and ease within each exercise and also from one exercise to another. The creation of fluid movement will help to prevent trigger points from forming as well as release those that may already exist. Link breath and transition of each movement. Perform each movement smoothly and evenly w/o rushing or jerking. Work w/o stress or strain. Key Concepts Correct Answer: Pilates Stance, powerhouse, centerline, scoop, box, frame, opposition, articulation, working in the joint, Pilates point Specific Spotting Correct Answer: Teaser 1, frog/leg circles, short spine massage, long stretch, front splits, lunge, breathing Breathing exercises Correct Answer: Hundred, spine stretch forward, saw, mermaid, hundred reformer, breathing, chest expansion
Critical Connections Correct Answer: Three anchors- inner thigh and sitz bones; rib to scapula/scapula to rib; heel and buttock connection Lordosis Correct Answer: Hollow back syndrome. Exaggerated anterior curvature of lumbar spine often resulting in a protruding abdomen and buttocks. Kyphosis Correct Answer: Can occur in either the lumbar or the thoracic region. When in the lumbar curve it creates a flat back. When in the thoracic spine it leads to a rounded back. Lordotic/Kyphotic combination posture Correct Answer: Exaggerated lordotic lumbar curve, a rounded thoracic curve, and a forward thrust of the neck and head. Swayback Correct Answer: The pelvis is actually in a posterior tilt but the entire pelvis is held forward of plumbline. This is a lazy posture with little muscle action. Scoliosis
