EQUIPMENT/ESSENCES EXAMS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
Modifications can ___ or ___ the intensity of an exercise and
also allow for the functional __ of a client - correct answer-
increase, decrease, limitations
neck tension may result in weakness in any of these three
areas: - correct answer- (1) upper mid-back, (2) cervical flexors,
(3) abdominals
when tension develops in the wrists during weight-bearing
exercises, position the hands slightly ____ to reduce the ___ at
the wrist - correct answer- forward, angle.
the fitness circle resistance ring is most often used for what
purpose? - correct answer- to increase exercise intensity and
add upper- and lower-body resistance to mat exercises
how can the fitness circle help create awareness of scapular
stabilization? in what two exercises, used in what way? -
correct answer- in exercises like rolling like a ball or single leg
, stretch, this can be achieved by holding the ring between the
hands and pressing gently.
how might you use the flex-band in the Roll-up? - correct
answer- wrapping the flex-band around the feet will assist the
roll up and support the weight of the torso on the roll down
the ultimate aim of the Stott Pilates mathwork repertoire is to
provide clients with a ____ yet _____ exercise program. -
correct answer- safe, challenging
modifications that change the starting alignment somewhat or
incorporate light equipment can facilitate the _____ of the Stott
Pilates system - correct answer- individualization
each Stott Pilates exercise has a specific ____. In most
exercises more than one ___ is involved, but more emphasis
may be placed on some than others. - correct answer- goal.
element
keep the _____ of each exercise in mind so that modifications
can be made while still working toward the goal. - correct
answer- essence