Balanced Body Written Test: Complete Prep For Exam
Day
9 Pilates Principles Right Ans - 1. Breathing
2. Balanced Muscle Development
3. Centering
4. Control
5. Concentration
6. Precision
7. Relaxation
8. Rhythm/Flow
9. Whole Body Movement
5 Pilates Movement Principles Right Ans - 1. Breathing
2. Lower Core Activation
3. Lumbopelvic Stability
4. Neutral Spine
5. Release Work
5 muscles of the core or inner unit Right Ans - 1. Diaphragm
2. Multifidi
3. Pelvic Floor
4. Psoas
5. Transversus abdominus
What country was Joseph Pilates born in? Right Ans - Germany
In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the US? Right Ans - 1926
What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in? Right Ans - New York City
Which of the following mat exercises are contraindicated for clients with
osteoporosis?
-100
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
-Swan
-Side leg series
, -Single leg kicks Right Ans - -100
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy Right Ans - 1.
Side leg lifts (abductors, core stability)
2. Mermaid/Side stretch
3. Cat/cow
What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis? Right Ans - ASIS and Pubic
Bone
-In supine, these are parallel to the ground
-In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground
List at least 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings
Right Ans - 1. Slightly bend the knees
2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box
Name 4-6 mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back
problems Right Ans - 1. Roll Up
2. Rolling like a Ball
3. Open Leg Rocker
4. Swimming
5. Saw
6. Double leg Stretch
List 5 ways in which breathing facilitates movement Right Ans - 1. Inhale
facilitates spinal extension
2. Exhale facilitates spinal flexion
3. Inhale facilitates spinal rotation
4. Exhale activates your core
5. The breath can increase/decrease muscle tone
Name 3 Pre-Pilates exercises for engaging the core Right Ans - 1. Fingertip
Abdominals
2. Breathing/Pelvic Floor Engagement
3. All Fours Abdominals
Day
9 Pilates Principles Right Ans - 1. Breathing
2. Balanced Muscle Development
3. Centering
4. Control
5. Concentration
6. Precision
7. Relaxation
8. Rhythm/Flow
9. Whole Body Movement
5 Pilates Movement Principles Right Ans - 1. Breathing
2. Lower Core Activation
3. Lumbopelvic Stability
4. Neutral Spine
5. Release Work
5 muscles of the core or inner unit Right Ans - 1. Diaphragm
2. Multifidi
3. Pelvic Floor
4. Psoas
5. Transversus abdominus
What country was Joseph Pilates born in? Right Ans - Germany
In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the US? Right Ans - 1926
What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in? Right Ans - New York City
Which of the following mat exercises are contraindicated for clients with
osteoporosis?
-100
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
-Swan
-Side leg series
, -Single leg kicks Right Ans - -100
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy Right Ans - 1.
Side leg lifts (abductors, core stability)
2. Mermaid/Side stretch
3. Cat/cow
What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis? Right Ans - ASIS and Pubic
Bone
-In supine, these are parallel to the ground
-In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground
List at least 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings
Right Ans - 1. Slightly bend the knees
2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box
Name 4-6 mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back
problems Right Ans - 1. Roll Up
2. Rolling like a Ball
3. Open Leg Rocker
4. Swimming
5. Saw
6. Double leg Stretch
List 5 ways in which breathing facilitates movement Right Ans - 1. Inhale
facilitates spinal extension
2. Exhale facilitates spinal flexion
3. Inhale facilitates spinal rotation
4. Exhale activates your core
5. The breath can increase/decrease muscle tone
Name 3 Pre-Pilates exercises for engaging the core Right Ans - 1. Fingertip
Abdominals
2. Breathing/Pelvic Floor Engagement
3. All Fours Abdominals
