Balanced Body Movement Principles
Module Test
What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a client's
movement patterns? - Correct Answers -Global, Integrated Planar and Local
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks do you want
to line up with the plumb line of gravity - Correct Answers -Tip of earlobe, top of
shoulder, center of ribcage, high point of iliac crest, mid-point of the lateral side of the
knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis? - Correct
Answers -Thoracic extensors and spapular stabilizers are weak or long, anterior chest
muscles are tight and short
When training clients what key factors are important to consider when planning your
exercise program - Correct Answers -Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control
and learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? - Correct Answers -When training,
80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has already learned and 20%
to leaning new skills
What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? - Correct Answers -Breathing, inner
unit, outer units, spinal mobility
On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves - Correct Answers -
Downward, drawing air in
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement - Correct Answers -
Extension
The inner unit or core includes what muscles? - Correct Answers -Pelvic Floor,
transverse abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm
Module Test
What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a client's
movement patterns? - Correct Answers -Global, Integrated Planar and Local
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks do you want
to line up with the plumb line of gravity - Correct Answers -Tip of earlobe, top of
shoulder, center of ribcage, high point of iliac crest, mid-point of the lateral side of the
knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis? - Correct
Answers -Thoracic extensors and spapular stabilizers are weak or long, anterior chest
muscles are tight and short
When training clients what key factors are important to consider when planning your
exercise program - Correct Answers -Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control
and learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? - Correct Answers -When training,
80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has already learned and 20%
to leaning new skills
What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? - Correct Answers -Breathing, inner
unit, outer units, spinal mobility
On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves - Correct Answers -
Downward, drawing air in
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement - Correct Answers -
Extension
The inner unit or core includes what muscles? - Correct Answers -Pelvic Floor,
transverse abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm
