Alignment Principles Flashcards
1
Q
Good alignment has…
A
A readiness to move
2
Q
Maintaining the…
A
Plumb line in static or dynamic movement
3
Q
Use of…
A
Extension
4
Q
Landing…
A
Through the feet (demi pointe)
5
Q
Alignment is important because…
A
It ensures control, safety and correct execution of movement to prevent injury and reduce strain. It also ensures mechanical balance of the body.
6
Q
List the muscles involved in the core stabilisers.
A
- Abdominals
- Obliques
- Transverse abdominus
- Latissimus dorsi
7
Q
Reciprocal…
A
Relationship of body parts (eg: knee aligned over foot when bending)
8
Q
Distribution of…
A
Weight over the base of support (feet)
9
Q
Is good alignment static?
A
No, it is dynamic.
10
Q
List the alignment principles.
A
- Maintaining the plumb line in static or dynamic movement
- Reciprocal relationship of body parts
- Use of extension
- Core stabilisers
- Distribution of weight over the base of support
- Landing through the feet
