Self Assessment 1 Flashcards
(19 cards)
When do we use Foundation Exercises? 1
As an addition to Essential Matwork to strengthen a specific area
When do we use Foundation Exercises? 2
When clients are too weak or tight to go directly into Essential exercises
The Pilates exercises build upon each other, progressing with and then against gravity: lying down, sitting up, kneeling, standing. True or false
True
Which of the 4 S’s do we focus on first?
Strength
What’s the best way to prepare to teach special populations, such as pregnant women or someone with a neurological discorder?
Continuing education
Why is the apparatus helpful to clients?
All of the above
How can we improve flow with our clients?
Include transitions
Romana added SCISSOR, LOWER / LIFT and CRISSCROSS to round out the “SERIES OF 5.” True or false
True
Which exercises added Romana to the series of five?
SCISSOR, LOWER / LIFT and CRISSCROSS
Joseph Pilates called his method Classical Pilates? True or false
False it is contrology
How did Romana Kryzanowska describe Pilates in 3 words?
Full body workout
Which of the following are Pilates Principles?
Centering
Control
Concentration
Breathing
Precision
Flow
Joseph H. Pilates was born in which decade?
1880
What did Joseph Pilates call the equipment he invented?
Apparatus
Control, rather than intensity or repetition, is the key to executing Pilates correctly. True or false
True
How can you “add a little spice” to your mat class teaching once you have experience? 1
Learn how to include the Magic Circle
How can you “add a little spice” to your mat class teaching once you have experience? 2
Learn Romana’s standing Arm Weight Series
How can you “add a little spice” to your mat class teaching once you have experience? 3
Learn the Wall Ending
How can you “add a little spice” to your mat class teaching once you have experience? 4
Learn Reformer exercises on the Mat
