Intro to Upper Body Strength Copy

Why is wrist prep important?

Why it is important to challenge the shoulders in rotational movements?

Provide three cues to encourage scapular stability in plank.

How would you cue “pulling strength” during a “pushing action” such as lowering from plank to the floor?

Before you proceed please review the following points: 

1. Review the DMO Assessment Submission Checklist if you haven't already.
2. Submissions should be NO LONGER than 500 words/one page total.
3. We recommend completing your assessment in a word doc or on paper first and then copy your work into the workbook text box below when you're ready to submit.
4. When finished, click “SAVE MY WORKBOOK” and then “SUBMIT FOR FEEDBACK”.
5. You'll get an *email notification when your work has been reviewed. This can take up to 72 hours (*check your junk folder).
6. If you don't receive an email the feedback can also be found by returning to this lesson. It will appear below your original submission. 

Assessment Instructions:

The list below contains 5 key positions practiced during sun salutations. For each position/action, indicate “WHY” this pose is beneficial. Follow that with a cue that relates directly to your WHY (see example below). We're looking for one clear why and concise cue from your submission. 

1. Even if you don't teach sun salutations, look for the potential intention behind each position and think about the cues that can be used to reinforce that intention.
2. Think in terms of "Why would I do this movement?" or "What do I want someone to experience with this movement?" then use the cues to support that intention.
3. The cue should speak directly to the "why".

Here's an example of a successful submission for Tadasana or Mountain Pose:

Tadasana + reaching arms overhead

Why: Exposing the shoulders to overhead range of motion

Primary Cue: Reach the arms overhead, lifting from the armpits to feel a sense of lengthening through the entire upper body.

5 Key Positions:

Copy and paste the list below into the workbook text box when you're ready to submit your assessment.

1) Tadasana + reaching arms overhead

Why:
Cue:

2) Uttanasana (forward fold)

Why:
Cue:

3) Plank

Why:
Cue:

4) Upward Dog

Why:
Cue:

5) Downward Dog

Why:
Cue:

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