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1 General Exam Information: Preparation Prior to the Live Evaluation, you will have access to the Level 3 Exam Prep video to which goes over in detail how to use the course material to prepare for the live evaluation Complete the Multiple Choice, found on the Level III Evaluation webpage Complete 18 apprentice class signature form found on the Level III Evaluation webpage Submitting your exam Submit your written work, active teaching hours and payment information to the following address: ESSENTRICS Teacher Training 426 Rue SainteHelene, Suite 300 Montreal, QC H2Y 2K7 OR You can submit the exam contents electronically to training@essentrics.com Payment Information: Name: Date: Return Address: Phone: 65$ Payment of your correction & return shipping (plus applicable taxes) Payment Method: [ ] MASTER CARD [ ] VISA [ ] CHEQUE [ ] CASH Credit Card #: Expiration: CC#: Signature: ESSENTRICS TRAINING SERIES EVALUATION PACKAGE L3 FLEXIBILITY & THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES 1

2 Practical Evaluation Information: Scheduling your Live Evaluation: You will be contacted by the Teacher Training Department once your written exam and apprentice teaching forms have been received. The practical exam portion can be done via Skype or in person with an Essentrics Master Educator and will require two sessions of 11.5 hours each. Option 1: Practical Exam via Skype... $65.00 Option 2: Practical Exam in person... $85.00 The purpose of the practical exam is to test the ability to demonstrate and teach the material learned in the Level 3 Essentrics Flexibility & Therapeutic course material. Evaluation of: Knowledge of anatomy while demonstrating the various flexibility exercises. The primary muscles and bones of the body, structure and function of the joints and connective tissue (ligaments, tendons and fascia). Refer to the L3 Study Guide for detailed list. Knowledge of muscles origin and insertion points (indication of where muscles start and finish). The definitions of the different types of connective tissue in the body (ligaments, tendons, fascia), their purpose and the relationship between connective tissue and movement, healing and injuries. The function of reflexes within exercise (for example the myotatic and Golgi tendon reflexes). Knowledge of joints (including joint damage / deterioration and the various causes), common chronic conditions (discussed in the L3 Manual) and how/why Essentrics can help provide relief. Ability to teach Essentrics rebalancing stretch sequences with fluidity (listed under practical evaluation exercises below). Techniques and ability to apply them while teaching the required exercises (including why a specific technique is being used), demonstrating an understanding of the function of the neuromuscular system. ESSENTRICS TRAINING SERIES EVALUATION PACKAGE L3 FLEXIBILITY & THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES 2

3 EVALUATION: A minimum total grade of 80% (practical and written) is required to obtain the Essentrics Flexibility & Therapeutic Exercises Level III Certificate of Completion. 1. MULTIPLE CHOICE. 20% To be submitted via or mail. 2. PRACTICAL EVALUATION.. 80% Live exam via Skype or in person PRACTICAL TEACHING HOURS Submission of the completed apprentice class signature form as proof of active class teaching *using any PreChoreographed Workout. ESSENTRICS TRAINING SERIES EVALUATION PACKAGE L3 FLEXIBILITY & THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES 3

4 What will be asked during the practical evaluation? 1. USE OF EQUIPMENT Demonstrate a clear understanding of how equipment is used to adapt exercises to the individual needs of clients. Explain why some people need the use of equipment, while others do not, while applying a working knowledge of the musculoskeletal system, which accounts for these differences. Demonstrate what a client would look like while doing an exercise with and without the piece of equipment with an explanation and analysis of the anatomy involved. Include the purpose the equipment serves and its appropriate application within the exercise modification. Ex: Who needs a block during which exercise, and why would they need it? Prepare to answer the following questions in relation to the list of equipment below: How does the piece of equipment effect the muscle length, angles and overall muscle tension? How it is used to effectively engage the correct anatomy and release tight muscles? Which techniques does the equipment help the client perform? EQUIPMENT: RISER NECK SUPPORT CUSHION THERABAND / STRAP BARRE / CHAIR MAT ESSENTRICS TRAINING SERIES EVALUATION PACKAGE L3 FLEXIBILITY & THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES 4

5 2. EXERCISE MODIFICATIONS Identify and demonstrate the common mistakes in the following exercises that would be caused by lack of flexibility. Indicate which muscles would be inhibiting the client from executing the exercise properly. A practical explanation of muscle origins, attachments, functions, the joints they cross and the muscle chains involved, will also be required in this portion of the evaluation. Ability to analyze the client s body; applying appropriate modifications to the exercises while demonstrating them alongside effective techniques (joint movement, positional, and neuromuscular) and equipment needed will be graded. Clear instruction needed for them to execute the exercise effectively will be required alongside proper use of imagery and clarity when cueing. DEMONSTRATION AND EXPLANATION OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: CEILING REACHES ROW THE BOAT SEQUENCE SIDE LUNGE HAMSTRING, IT BAND AND GROIN STRETCH (ON THE BACK) CALF SEQUENCE (BIG FOUR STANDING STRETCH) GROIN STRETCH (SEATED) ESSENTRICS TRAINING SERIES EVALUATION PACKAGE L3 FLEXIBILITY & THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES 5

6 3. DEMONSTRATION AND SEQUENCING OF EXERCISES Prepare the following exercise sequences and demonstrate the common mistakes and appropriate modifications. Select music that is appropriate for the sequence, allowing time to effectively work with the techniques. Correct sequencing, ability to cue target anatomy, indication of objectives, use of imagery, application of techniques and overall teaching skills will be graded. DEMONSTRATION OF THE FOLLOWING: A maximum of 6 minutes will be allotted to each segment. BIGFOUR AT THE BARRE PRETZEL CALF SEQUENCE PUSHPIANO / PULLDONKEY, SHOULDER ROTATION, LIFT WEIGHTS ABOVE THE HEAD INTO OPEN CHEST SWAN WINDMILL SEQUENCE + LULLABY AND ROCK THE BABY BUTTERFLY HIP BLAST CARIBBEAN SPINE CAT FOR THE BACK AIRPLANE ROW THE BOAT SEQUENCE ESSENTRICS TRAINING SERIES EVALUATION PACKAGE L3 FLEXIBILITY & THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES 6

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