Dance PR Final Exam Section II

Question 0

Sitting knee extension

Answer 0

Knee extensors
Cues: pull kneecap towards hip, emphasize use of vastus medialis, keep knee at same height not letting it drop.
Progressions: more springs, range of motion, take hand support away

Question 1

Knee terminal extension

Answer 1

Knee extensors
Progression: range of motion, more reps
Cues: pull kneecap up towards hip, emphasize use of vastus medialis

Question 2

Sitting single leg press

Answer 2

Knee extensors
Cues: pull kneecaps up, emphasize use of vastus medialis, don’t use hip flexors
Progression: more springs, range of motion

Question 3

Standing passé press

Answer 3

Knee extensors
Cues: maintain turnout on both legs, keep torso vertical
Progression: more springs, add releve on supporting leg.

Question 4

Supine plies (turned out 2nd)

Answer 4

Knee extensors
Cues: focus on hip rotation, knees as far side as turnout will allow
Progression: more springs, range of motion

Question 5

Jumps (turned out 1st)

Answer 5

Knee extensors
Cues: focus on rotation at hip, guide knees as far side, emphasize use of hip adductors, maintain stable trunk.
Progression: more springs, range of motion, quickness

Question 6

Sitting knee curls

Answer 6

Knee flexors
Cues: avoid twisting knee, limit flexion to 90 degrees
Progression: more springs, single leg