IBFFA CHAPTER 2 - ABC'S OF BARRE EXAM 100% VERIFIED
Attitude - ANSWER Always maintain a positive and confident attitude. This will allow
you to take control of your class and
provide a positive welcoming atmosphere.
Balance - ANSWER Keep all of your combinations and exercises symmetrically. Do the
same amount of repetitions on both sides. Keep all combinations and exercises
symmetrical to ensure that each side of the body is worked equally.
CORRECTIONS - ANSWER As a rule, make generalized corrections to the group,
rather than singling somebody out. This can be challenging in a group setting but is
important
to ensure everyone maintains proper form.
This can be challenging in a group setting but is important to ensure everyone maintains
proper form.
Counting - ANSWER Think of music as a tool; not only does it give you a clear beat to
follow, but it can cue you and your class as to what is coming next. If you can arrange
your playlist to give you hints, you will more easily stay within the time constraints of
each exercise and class as a whole.
This can be difficult but will allow you to cue your class
and stay within the time constraints of each exercise.
This can be difficult but will allow you to cue your class
and stay within the time constraints of each exercise.
CUEING - ANSWER Cueing is letting your students know when the next move or
combination is coming using a short verbal phrase so they can transition easily from one
, exercise to another. Your students require a prior warning, so cue your next move at
least 2 to 4 beats prior to the transition. This is the hardest concept to master in any
fitness class.
It is letting your students know what is coming next.
DEMONSTRATE - ANSWER Be sure to demonstrate every move to the best of your
ability. Your students are watching you and often exactly mirror you.
Maintaining proper form and technique throughout class in order for students to
emulate you
EXPLAIN - ANSWER Over explain everything. over-explaining your set-ups into all
positions, specifically at the barre, is imperative. Barre work is very foreign to most
people, so they are absorbing all the information like a sponge. They may only get one or
two key elements in the first couple of times, but as you repeat your explanations and
setups throughout your classes, people will pick up more and more.
Providing a thorough set-up of each exercise is imperative in order to give an injury-free
class.
FEEDBACK - ANSWER As soon as your class is over, ask if anyone has any questions,
and then be available after class to answer them. Additionally, always get feedback.
Learn from your students and engage them in what they find most important. If they
liked the class, ask what they liked most; if they didn't like something, ask them how you
can improve it next time. That way, you can make slight modifications to suit the needs
of your clients. Stay flexible. The more flexible you are with your class, the more people
will respond to it. There are always going to be things you can't control; irritating
students, technical problems, and people running in at the last minute are just a few
examples. The best you can do is keep going and take in information. You and your class
will be happier if you do so.
Learn from your students and engage them in what they
find most important.
Attitude - ANSWER Always maintain a positive and confident attitude. This will allow
you to take control of your class and
provide a positive welcoming atmosphere.
Balance - ANSWER Keep all of your combinations and exercises symmetrically. Do the
same amount of repetitions on both sides. Keep all combinations and exercises
symmetrical to ensure that each side of the body is worked equally.
CORRECTIONS - ANSWER As a rule, make generalized corrections to the group,
rather than singling somebody out. This can be challenging in a group setting but is
important
to ensure everyone maintains proper form.
This can be challenging in a group setting but is important to ensure everyone maintains
proper form.
Counting - ANSWER Think of music as a tool; not only does it give you a clear beat to
follow, but it can cue you and your class as to what is coming next. If you can arrange
your playlist to give you hints, you will more easily stay within the time constraints of
each exercise and class as a whole.
This can be difficult but will allow you to cue your class
and stay within the time constraints of each exercise.
This can be difficult but will allow you to cue your class
and stay within the time constraints of each exercise.
CUEING - ANSWER Cueing is letting your students know when the next move or
combination is coming using a short verbal phrase so they can transition easily from one
, exercise to another. Your students require a prior warning, so cue your next move at
least 2 to 4 beats prior to the transition. This is the hardest concept to master in any
fitness class.
It is letting your students know what is coming next.
DEMONSTRATE - ANSWER Be sure to demonstrate every move to the best of your
ability. Your students are watching you and often exactly mirror you.
Maintaining proper form and technique throughout class in order for students to
emulate you
EXPLAIN - ANSWER Over explain everything. over-explaining your set-ups into all
positions, specifically at the barre, is imperative. Barre work is very foreign to most
people, so they are absorbing all the information like a sponge. They may only get one or
two key elements in the first couple of times, but as you repeat your explanations and
setups throughout your classes, people will pick up more and more.
Providing a thorough set-up of each exercise is imperative in order to give an injury-free
class.
FEEDBACK - ANSWER As soon as your class is over, ask if anyone has any questions,
and then be available after class to answer them. Additionally, always get feedback.
Learn from your students and engage them in what they find most important. If they
liked the class, ask what they liked most; if they didn't like something, ask them how you
can improve it next time. That way, you can make slight modifications to suit the needs
of your clients. Stay flexible. The more flexible you are with your class, the more people
will respond to it. There are always going to be things you can't control; irritating
students, technical problems, and people running in at the last minute are just a few
examples. The best you can do is keep going and take in information. You and your class
will be happier if you do so.
Learn from your students and engage them in what they
find most important.
