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Pilates Session 4

In this live session we covered/revisited the following

  • Quiz looking at a few key topics
  • Delivery of Preparation phase and feedback
  • Creating a variety of Prep sequences using a selection of exercises which can be downloaded HERE
  • You can view Emma delivering some of these exercises (see Session 3)
  • Screening and Scope of Practice
  • Client posture analysis
  • SMART goal setting
  • All the Client Consultation paperwork can be found HERE
  • Analysing the 34 – using the OK Quadrant – download it HERE
  • Creating sequences for MAIN using the 34 card deck
  • Applying regressions and progressions

We also discussed some possible assessment and measurement protocols. When using fitness tests make sure that the VARTEC protocol is considered

VARTECDownload

A range of fitness tests can be found on the Top End Sports website

https://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests.htm

You can browse through these when working on SMART goals with your client. These tests should allow you to MEASURE your client’s progress.

RESOURCES

Screening-and-referralDownload
Live Session 2 SlidesDownload

Risk Stratification

ACSM LOGIC MODELDownload
BMI Obesity and waist risk ClassificationDownload
CV disease ACSMDownload
Irwin & Morgan and absolute contraindicationsDownload
High blood pressure chartDownload
NQAF PyramidDownload

Other Resources

stages of changeDownload
CUEINGDownload
Additional ExercisesDownload
Lesson Plan template EXAMPLEDownload

The lesson plan template on the left also contains links to some explainer videos,

ImageryDownload
Analysing problems when squattingDownload
Teaching checklist for PrepDownload

Remember: the teaching checklist we used is NOT the full exam checklist!

Videos

This is the cadaver dissection – you need to watch it via You Tube
The image above is titled “Bow” from Yoga. But if we introduce movement it could also be The Rocking from the 34.
Muscle Focus: Back extensors. Objective: Strengthen the back extensors, glutes, and hamstrings. Increase spinal mobility
Fascia is a network of connective tissue that surrounds structures and organs throughout the body. It acts like a “spider’s web” of fibrous tissue that provides structural support. Healthy fascia is flexible and stretches with the body.
Although not a traditional Pilates exercise, Down Dog is sometimes included in a Pilates class.
In Pilates we could also call this Quadruped Superman

Homework

  • Continue planning Preparation – adjust your plan based on feedback received from your practical delivery
  • Identify a client for your 1:1 consultation. Ensure the client is within scope of practice.
  • Start planning Main – choose a range of exercises which have a logical flow.