First, a couple of quick questions to help us get to know you! How old are you?
A.
Under 18
B.
18-29
C.
30-39
D.
40-49
E.
50+
2.
How long have you been practicing aerial?
A.
Less than 1 year
B.
1-2 years
C.
2-3 years
D.
3-4 years
E.
More than 4 years
3.
A beginner student is experiencing soreness in their forearms after practicing basic climbs for 15 minutes. What is the most appropriate course of action? (check all that apply)
A.
Instruct them to push through the pain, as it's part of building strength
B.
Have them immediately stop climbing and assess the type and intensity of the pain
C.
Recommend they rest and perform counter-stretches for the forearm flexors to release tension
D.
Check their grip technique for excessive squeezing or wrist flexion
E.
Tell them to take a short break and focus on ground conditioning exercises
F.
Ignore them and focus on students that can keep up
4.
A student is having difficulty standing on the fabric to prepare for a Classic Climb. They keep sliding down to the mat. What could they be doing wrong?
A.
The wrapped leg drops down when stepping up
B.
The wrapped foot doesn't remain flexed
C.
They're pressing their feet down instead of forward
D.
All of the above!
5.
A student is inverted in a tuck and is having a difficult time keeping their bum lifted up. They keep plopping down. What cue could you give them to help?
A.
Once inverted, draw shoulder blades together as you widen your collar bones
B.
Pull abs in
C.
Point your feet
D.
Don’t forget to breathe!
6.
A student is having difficulty inverting in a Cross Back Straddle. They can get into the wrap but they can’t seem to get all the way over. What cues could you offer to help them? (check all that apply)
A.
Tuck hips under to activate the low abs
B.
Pull up and press the fabrics forward as the shoulders lean back
C.
Arch the lower back to initiate the movement
D.
Start with the hands higher
E.
Keep legs as wide as possible in a straddle
F.
Bring legs in front of the body, not out to the side
7.
When exiting Cross Back Straddle, which side silk should you grab to ensure a smooth exit?
A.
The left one
B.
The right one
C.
The silk that is closest to your back
8.
A student continues to hook their knee on top of their hands during inversion climbs. What could they be doing wrong?
A.
Not lifting their hips high enough prior to hooking their knee
B.
Not drawing their shoulder blades together at the top of their inversion
C.
Their hooked leg is turned out from their hip. Their knee and ankle should be in a straight line.
D.
All of the above!
9.
What is the primary function of the carabiner in an aerial rigging setup?
A.
To adjust the height of the silks
B.
To connect the silks to the swivel or anchor point
C.
As a secondary safety backup
D.
To prevent the silks from twisting
10.
What common aerial injury can be caused by over-doing a bent arm position or using incorrect straight arm positioning?
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