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Pilates-Based ExercisePHED 2 PIL |
Tracey Kobayashi
50 Phelan Ave, NGYM
PE 9A: Fit or Fat IM Me!
AIM - TKatCCSF |
Okay, here it is...download the Final Quiz and return your answers to me via email before Friday, May 19. Welcome! Joseph Pilates (puh-LAH-teez) was born in Germany in 1880, grew up in England, developed rehabilitation programs for the German army, and later moved to New York, where he is best known for developing an exercise system he coined Contrology, which is now known as Pilates. Several disciplines influenced Pilates' system, and the exercise machines he developed, particularly bodybuilding (in particular Eugen Sandow) and gymnastics. The Pilates system utilizes few repetitions of a variety of compound movements that require considerable motor skill, and therefore high concentration. As an aside, Pilates also designed furniture! Some small caveats:
To help you remember some of the techniques, I give short quizzes at regular intervals. This site is another tool to help you remember. If you attend class regularly, use the information here to help you remember, and practice a little on your own, you should feel a difference in your strength and flexibility by the end of the semester. Follow the links below to access course information...
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