Pilates Written
1 - ANS - Answer is 1 OR 2: In the breath cycle for the coordination exercise on
the reformer there is 1 or 2 breath/s
\1 red - ANS - How many springs and what color are used for lunges
\1880 - ANS - Joseph Pilates was born in Dusseldorf Germany in what year
\1912 - ANS - Joseph Pilates traveled to England & met his wife Clara in what year
\1926 - ANS - Joseph Pilates set up his first Pilate studio in New York in what
year?
\abdominals - ANS - Correction focuses for Lumbar Hyperlordosis is on
STRENGTHENING the __. (this is 1 of 2 questions regarding LH)
\abduction - ANS - Movement away from the mid-sagittal plane is known as ___
\adduction - ANS - Movement towards the mid-sagittal plane is know as ___
\agonist - ANS - Muscle role: principal muscle in a movement is known as the
\antagonist - ANS - Muscle role: opposite muscle in action to the agonist
\anterior - ANS - Answer is anterior or posterior: The center of gravity of the
human body lies slightly ___ to the first or second sacral segment.
\anterior pelvic tilt (arch) - ANS - ASIS are highter than the PS
\assists - ANS - Utilizing external aids such as springs, rubber bands, cushions,
balls or adjustments in the apparatus are known as
\axes of motion - ANS - movement happens around it (poles instead of walls).
\BASI block system - ANS - The __ __ __ is essentially a filing system of the entire
repertoire placed in a sequential structure. Each & every movement has a place in
this system, and it is a way of keeping a standardized format. When used for the
mat work the categories are changed somewhat buth the concept remains the
same.
\benefits of working in the neutral position - ANS - Encourages balanced
muscular development of the pelvic complex and correct muscle recruitment
\body alignment & balance - ANS - Pilates equipment is designed to condition the
entire body using positions & movements, which ultimately correct__ __ & __.
\Breathing - ANS - ___ is an exercise of respiration.
\breathing benefits - ANS - Calms the mind and the body
\breathing benefits - ANS - Encourages concentration
\breathing benefits - ANS - Improves circulation
\breathing benefits - ANS - Oxygenates the blood & nourish the body on a cellular
level
\breathing benefits - ANS - Provides a rhythm for the movements
\breathing benefits - ANS - Recruits the appropriate muscles for the movements
, \cartilaginous - ANS - The ___(structure of the joint) is slightly movable (example:
sacroiliac joint, clavical, bridge of nose)
\challenge - ANS - Modifications and assits are generally used to make exercises
easier, although they can also be utilized to add ___
\circumduction - ANS - Movement which includes a combination of flexion,
abduction, extension and adduction (e.g. leg circles) is known as ____
\co-contraction - ANS - Muscle role: contraction of the agonist and antagonist at
the same time to produce a stable join or balanced movement and is often
encouraged in Pilates
\concentric - ANS - Positive movements or shortening contractions. The muscle
shortens during the contraction and the angle of the joint/s will decrease is
known as a __ contraction
\concentric & eccentric - ANS - Name the two types of isotonic contractions
\condyloid - ANS - The metacarpal-phalangeal/fingers are part o what joint?
\control balance, tower prep - ANS - What exercise is a contraindication of
pressure on the cervical spine (neck injuries)
\controlology - ANS - A way of life and a path to total health rather than merely a
series of exercises. Certainly a holistic approach & life long process, rather than
only a physical fitness regimen was Joseph Pilates Method known as
\coupling - ANS - Muscles often function in a _____ pattern and when correcting
alignment both should be addressed
\cueing - ANS - As one gains more experience teaching the ______ improves. This
is probably one of the most apparent qualities of an experienced teacher.
\cueing - ANS - What is the hardest part of teaching for a new instructor?
\decreases - ANS - In exhalation the pressure outside the lungs (increases or
decreases)?
\decreases - ANS - In inhalation the pressure in the lungs (increases or
decreases)?
\diaphragmatic breathing - ANS - Answer is Diaphragmatic breathing OR
Lateral/intercostals breathing: the diaphragm is responsible for 75 % of the
respiratory effort
\different - ANS - Answer is either same OR different: It is important for teachers
to know that The Center of Gravity is same/different for everyone
\disassociation - ANS - ___ is isolating one muscle group and diassociating
another muscle or groups of muscles.
\down - ANS - In exhalation the thoracic cavity moves (up or down)?
\down - ANS - In inhalation the diaphragm moves (up or down)?
\eccentric - ANS - Negative movements or lengthening contractions. The muscle
lengthens during the contraction and the angle of the joint/s will increase. This is
1 - ANS - Answer is 1 OR 2: In the breath cycle for the coordination exercise on
the reformer there is 1 or 2 breath/s
\1 red - ANS - How many springs and what color are used for lunges
\1880 - ANS - Joseph Pilates was born in Dusseldorf Germany in what year
\1912 - ANS - Joseph Pilates traveled to England & met his wife Clara in what year
\1926 - ANS - Joseph Pilates set up his first Pilate studio in New York in what
year?
\abdominals - ANS - Correction focuses for Lumbar Hyperlordosis is on
STRENGTHENING the __. (this is 1 of 2 questions regarding LH)
\abduction - ANS - Movement away from the mid-sagittal plane is known as ___
\adduction - ANS - Movement towards the mid-sagittal plane is know as ___
\agonist - ANS - Muscle role: principal muscle in a movement is known as the
\antagonist - ANS - Muscle role: opposite muscle in action to the agonist
\anterior - ANS - Answer is anterior or posterior: The center of gravity of the
human body lies slightly ___ to the first or second sacral segment.
\anterior pelvic tilt (arch) - ANS - ASIS are highter than the PS
\assists - ANS - Utilizing external aids such as springs, rubber bands, cushions,
balls or adjustments in the apparatus are known as
\axes of motion - ANS - movement happens around it (poles instead of walls).
\BASI block system - ANS - The __ __ __ is essentially a filing system of the entire
repertoire placed in a sequential structure. Each & every movement has a place in
this system, and it is a way of keeping a standardized format. When used for the
mat work the categories are changed somewhat buth the concept remains the
same.
\benefits of working in the neutral position - ANS - Encourages balanced
muscular development of the pelvic complex and correct muscle recruitment
\body alignment & balance - ANS - Pilates equipment is designed to condition the
entire body using positions & movements, which ultimately correct__ __ & __.
\Breathing - ANS - ___ is an exercise of respiration.
\breathing benefits - ANS - Calms the mind and the body
\breathing benefits - ANS - Encourages concentration
\breathing benefits - ANS - Improves circulation
\breathing benefits - ANS - Oxygenates the blood & nourish the body on a cellular
level
\breathing benefits - ANS - Provides a rhythm for the movements
\breathing benefits - ANS - Recruits the appropriate muscles for the movements
, \cartilaginous - ANS - The ___(structure of the joint) is slightly movable (example:
sacroiliac joint, clavical, bridge of nose)
\challenge - ANS - Modifications and assits are generally used to make exercises
easier, although they can also be utilized to add ___
\circumduction - ANS - Movement which includes a combination of flexion,
abduction, extension and adduction (e.g. leg circles) is known as ____
\co-contraction - ANS - Muscle role: contraction of the agonist and antagonist at
the same time to produce a stable join or balanced movement and is often
encouraged in Pilates
\concentric - ANS - Positive movements or shortening contractions. The muscle
shortens during the contraction and the angle of the joint/s will decrease is
known as a __ contraction
\concentric & eccentric - ANS - Name the two types of isotonic contractions
\condyloid - ANS - The metacarpal-phalangeal/fingers are part o what joint?
\control balance, tower prep - ANS - What exercise is a contraindication of
pressure on the cervical spine (neck injuries)
\controlology - ANS - A way of life and a path to total health rather than merely a
series of exercises. Certainly a holistic approach & life long process, rather than
only a physical fitness regimen was Joseph Pilates Method known as
\coupling - ANS - Muscles often function in a _____ pattern and when correcting
alignment both should be addressed
\cueing - ANS - As one gains more experience teaching the ______ improves. This
is probably one of the most apparent qualities of an experienced teacher.
\cueing - ANS - What is the hardest part of teaching for a new instructor?
\decreases - ANS - In exhalation the pressure outside the lungs (increases or
decreases)?
\decreases - ANS - In inhalation the pressure in the lungs (increases or
decreases)?
\diaphragmatic breathing - ANS - Answer is Diaphragmatic breathing OR
Lateral/intercostals breathing: the diaphragm is responsible for 75 % of the
respiratory effort
\different - ANS - Answer is either same OR different: It is important for teachers
to know that The Center of Gravity is same/different for everyone
\disassociation - ANS - ___ is isolating one muscle group and diassociating
another muscle or groups of muscles.
\down - ANS - In exhalation the thoracic cavity moves (up or down)?
\down - ANS - In inhalation the diaphragm moves (up or down)?
\eccentric - ANS - Negative movements or lengthening contractions. The muscle
lengthens during the contraction and the angle of the joint/s will increase. This is
