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What are the three levels of observation an instructor global, integrated planar and local
can use to analyze a client's movement patterns?
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what Tip of earlobe, top of shoulder, center of rib cage, high point of illiac creast,
key bony landmarks do you want to line up with the mid-point of the lateral side of the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus
plumb line of gravity? of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with Thoracic extensors and scapular stabilizers are weak or long, anterior chest
thoracic kyphosis? muscles are tight or short
When training clients what key factors are important to Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control and learning style
consider when planning our exercise program?
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? When training, 80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has
already learned and 20% to learn new skills.
What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? Breathing, inner unit, outer units, spinal mobility
On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome downward, drawing air in
moves
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal extension
movement
, The inner unity or core includes what muscles Pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm
What foundational exercises bring awareness to breath Fingertip abdominals
in relationship to the transversus abdominis All four abdominals
In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and load being placed on the spine,
fires Consciously when needed for support, and helps to propel the body forward.
Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability marching, toe taps, dead bugs
Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic swimming
stability in prone
A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstring and bridge marching
glutes while training stability in the oblique slings is
The primary functions of the spine include Force transference
Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots
movement
What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae atlas
The purpose of the tail wag and seated side stretch is lateral flexion
to facilitate and enhance what spinal movements
Movements of the spine in the sagittal or "wheel" plane flexion and extension
include
The nucleus pulposus of the spine is The soft, jelly like center of the intervertebral disc
When creating lower body training protocols, it is optimum leg alignment
important to train all the following balance joint range of motion and muscle strength
agility, balance and coordination
When observing alignment of the legs, ideal standing Side: hip, knee and ankle joints are lined up over each other
alignment is Anterior: Just inside the ASIS of the hip lines up with the center of the patella
and roughly with the second toe of the foot
Posterior: center of the gluteal fold, center of the back of the knee, achilles are
vertical and center through the heel.
Foot and ankle work, such as heel raises and jumping, stabilize the ankle, strengthen the ankle, and improve balance
work to
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Terms in this set (88)
What are the three levels of observation an instructor global, integrated planar and local
can use to analyze a client's movement patterns?
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what Tip of earlobe, top of shoulder, center of rib cage, high point of illiac creast,
key bony landmarks do you want to line up with the mid-point of the lateral side of the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus
plumb line of gravity? of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with Thoracic extensors and scapular stabilizers are weak or long, anterior chest
thoracic kyphosis? muscles are tight or short
When training clients what key factors are important to Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control and learning style
consider when planning our exercise program?
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? When training, 80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has
already learned and 20% to learn new skills.
What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? Breathing, inner unit, outer units, spinal mobility
On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome downward, drawing air in
moves
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal extension
movement
, The inner unity or core includes what muscles Pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm
What foundational exercises bring awareness to breath Fingertip abdominals
in relationship to the transversus abdominis All four abdominals
In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and load being placed on the spine,
fires Consciously when needed for support, and helps to propel the body forward.
Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability marching, toe taps, dead bugs
Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic swimming
stability in prone
A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstring and bridge marching
glutes while training stability in the oblique slings is
The primary functions of the spine include Force transference
Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots
movement
What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae atlas
The purpose of the tail wag and seated side stretch is lateral flexion
to facilitate and enhance what spinal movements
Movements of the spine in the sagittal or "wheel" plane flexion and extension
include
The nucleus pulposus of the spine is The soft, jelly like center of the intervertebral disc
When creating lower body training protocols, it is optimum leg alignment
important to train all the following balance joint range of motion and muscle strength
agility, balance and coordination
When observing alignment of the legs, ideal standing Side: hip, knee and ankle joints are lined up over each other
alignment is Anterior: Just inside the ASIS of the hip lines up with the center of the patella
and roughly with the second toe of the foot
Posterior: center of the gluteal fold, center of the back of the knee, achilles are
vertical and center through the heel.
Foot and ankle work, such as heel raises and jumping, stabilize the ankle, strengthen the ankle, and improve balance
work to
