MAT PILATES STUDY GUIDE - BALANCED BODY EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS
BRAND NEW 2025
What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use
to analyze a client's movement patterns? - ANSWER - >global,
integrated planar and local
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key
bony landmarks do you want to line up with the plumb line of
gravity? - ANSWER - >Tip of earlobe, top of shoulder, center of
rib cage, high point of illiac creast, mid-point of the lateral side
of the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic
kyphosis? - ANSWER - >Thoracic extensors and scapular
stabilizers are weak or long, anterior chest muscles are tight or
short
When training clients what key factors are important to
consider when planning our exercise program? - ANSWER -
>Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control and
learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? -
ANSWER - >When training, 80% of a session is dedicated to
,refining skills the client has already learned and 20% to learn
new skills.
What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? - ANSWER -
>Breathing, inner unit, outer units, spinal mobility
On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves -
ANSWER - >downward, drawing air in
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement -
ANSWER - >extension
The inner unity or core includes what muscles - ANSWER -
>Pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm
What foundational exercises bring awareness to breath in
relationship to the transversus abdominis - ANSWER -
>Fingertip abdominals
All four abdominals
In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires -
ANSWER - >Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and load
being placed on the spine, Consciously when needed for
support, and helps to propel the body forward.
Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability - ANSWER -
>marching, toe taps, dead bugs
, Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in
prone - ANSWER - >swimming
A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstring and glutes
while training stability in the oblique slings is - ANSWER -
>bridge marching
The primary functions of the spine include - ANSWER - >Force
transference
Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots
movement
What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae - ANSWER -
>atlas
The purpose of the tail wag and seated side stretch is to
facilitate and enhance what spinal movements - ANSWER -
>lateral flexion
Movements of the spine in the sagittal or "wheel" plane include
- ANSWER - >flexion and extension
The nucleus pulposus of the spine is - ANSWER - >The soft, jelly
like center of the intervertebral disc
When creating lower body training protocols, it is important to
train all the following - ANSWER - >optimum leg alignment
balance joint range of motion and muscle strength
agility, balance and coordination
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS
BRAND NEW 2025
What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use
to analyze a client's movement patterns? - ANSWER - >global,
integrated planar and local
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key
bony landmarks do you want to line up with the plumb line of
gravity? - ANSWER - >Tip of earlobe, top of shoulder, center of
rib cage, high point of illiac creast, mid-point of the lateral side
of the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic
kyphosis? - ANSWER - >Thoracic extensors and scapular
stabilizers are weak or long, anterior chest muscles are tight or
short
When training clients what key factors are important to
consider when planning our exercise program? - ANSWER -
>Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control and
learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? -
ANSWER - >When training, 80% of a session is dedicated to
,refining skills the client has already learned and 20% to learn
new skills.
What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? - ANSWER -
>Breathing, inner unit, outer units, spinal mobility
On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves -
ANSWER - >downward, drawing air in
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement -
ANSWER - >extension
The inner unity or core includes what muscles - ANSWER -
>Pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm
What foundational exercises bring awareness to breath in
relationship to the transversus abdominis - ANSWER -
>Fingertip abdominals
All four abdominals
In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires -
ANSWER - >Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and load
being placed on the spine, Consciously when needed for
support, and helps to propel the body forward.
Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability - ANSWER -
>marching, toe taps, dead bugs
, Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in
prone - ANSWER - >swimming
A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstring and glutes
while training stability in the oblique slings is - ANSWER -
>bridge marching
The primary functions of the spine include - ANSWER - >Force
transference
Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots
movement
What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae - ANSWER -
>atlas
The purpose of the tail wag and seated side stretch is to
facilitate and enhance what spinal movements - ANSWER -
>lateral flexion
Movements of the spine in the sagittal or "wheel" plane include
- ANSWER - >flexion and extension
The nucleus pulposus of the spine is - ANSWER - >The soft, jelly
like center of the intervertebral disc
When creating lower body training protocols, it is important to
train all the following - ANSWER - >optimum leg alignment
balance joint range of motion and muscle strength
agility, balance and coordination
