Pilates Instructor
Written Examination
Review and Study
Guide 2026
, How many bones in the body - correct answer 206 bones in the body
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How many muscles are in the body? - correct answer 650 muscles
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How many curves in the spine? - correct answer 4
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Parts of the spine - correct answer cervical (neck),
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thoracic (rib cage area), t t t
lumbar (lower back), t t
sacral + coccyx (near the bottom)
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4 motions of the spine - correct answer flexion (rounding)
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extension (arching) t
lateral flexion (side bending)
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rotation (rotating ribcage) t t
3 ways to contract muscles - correct answer concentric (shorten a muscle)
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isometric (static contraction of muscle and angle of joint does not change)
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eccentric (lengthen a muscle) t t t
BH Vision - correct answer global leader in evidence-based, somatic informed movement education for fall
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BH Mission - correct answer Prepare students to become respected movement professionals!
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Body Harmonics Values - correct answer Provide a welcoming and inclusive space to learn and grow
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Motto is "meet the person where they are"
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(fit the exercise to the person not the person to the exercise)
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Body Harmonics - Your new title - correct answer Body Harmonics Certified Pilates and Movement Teacher
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Written Examination
Review and Study
Guide 2026
, How many bones in the body - correct answer 206 bones in the body
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How many muscles are in the body? - correct answer 650 muscles
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How many curves in the spine? - correct answer 4
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Parts of the spine - correct answer cervical (neck),
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thoracic (rib cage area), t t t
lumbar (lower back), t t
sacral + coccyx (near the bottom)
t t t t t
4 motions of the spine - correct answer flexion (rounding)
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extension (arching) t
lateral flexion (side bending)
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rotation (rotating ribcage) t t
3 ways to contract muscles - correct answer concentric (shorten a muscle)
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isometric (static contraction of muscle and angle of joint does not change)
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eccentric (lengthen a muscle) t t t
BH Vision - correct answer global leader in evidence-based, somatic informed movement education for fall
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BH Mission - correct answer Prepare students to become respected movement professionals!
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Body Harmonics Values - correct answer Provide a welcoming and inclusive space to learn and grow
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Motto is "meet the person where they are"
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(fit the exercise to the person not the person to the exercise)
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Body Harmonics - Your new title - correct answer Body Harmonics Certified Pilates and Movement Teacher
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